New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. The test involved launching a target missile from LC-IV Dhamra at 16:20 hours, simulating an adversary ballistic missile. The missile was detected by radars deployed on land and sea, which triggered the Air Defence (AD) Interceptor system.
The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was then launched from LC-III at ITR, Chandipur at 16:24 hours. The test met all trial objectives, validating the effectiveness of the network-centric warfare weapon system, which includes long-range sensors, a low-latency communication system, and advanced interceptor missiles. The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile is a two-stage, solid-propellant system designed to intercept and neutralize various types of ballistic missile threats in endo- to low exo-atmospheric regions. It incorporates several advanced technologies developed by DRDO laboratories.
The Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, commended DRDO for the successful test, reaffirming the nation’s ballistic missile defense capabilities. DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat also praised the team for their dedication and efforts leading to the successful flight test.
