The Phase II BMD interceptor missile after being test-fired. (Photo: DRDO)
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing India’s national security, the Defence Research and Development Organization successfully conducted a test-flight of the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence system, the defence ministry said in a release on Wednesday. The test, carried out off the coast of Odisha, has been hailed as a major milestone in the country’s indigenous missile-defence capabilities.
It said the advanced interceptor missile, designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missiles at altitudes of around 150 kilometres, demonstrated exceptional precision and accuracy during the test. Experts say this achievement underscores India’s growing prowess in developing cutting-edge defence technologies and strengthens its position as one of the leading countries in missile-defence systems.
Phase II Ballistic Missile Defence System successfully flight tested today, meeting all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system consisting of LR sensors, low latency communication system & Advance Interceptor missiles pic.twitter.com/NarnAtzose
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) July 24, 2024
The successful test-flight is a widely considered as a crucial step in bolstering India’s defence preparedness and safeguarding its territorial integrity. The Phase-II BMD system, once fully operational, will provide a robust shield against potential ballistic-missile threats, ensuring the nation’s security and deterrence capabilities.
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, congratulated the DRDO team for this remarkable achievement and emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening India’s defence forces through indigenous development and technological advancements. The secretary of the defence department’s R&D division and chairman of the DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, also congratulated the entire DRDO team for their untiring effort and contribution culminating into today’s successful flight test.
