NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated multiple critical technologies to strengthen India’s defence capabilities against a range of enemy threats through a series of flight tests conducted earlier this week.
According to DRDO, three consecutive flight tests were carried out on June 10 and 11 to demonstrate a multi-layered defence against long-range ballistic missiles as well as anti-ship capability at medium range.
During the trials, the country’s multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability was successfully demonstrated, with the interceptors accurately engaging their respective targets, according to an official statement.
DRDO said the systems have been designed and developed using advanced technologies to counter emerging missile threats.
The organisation stated that the successful tests have placed India among an elite group of nations possessing BMD capabilities capable of engaging ballistic missile threats up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.
In another significant achievement, DRDO successfully carried out the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range, demonstrating anti-ship capability at medium range.
The flight tests were witnessed by senior officials of DRDO and the Defence Forces.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the successful demonstrations, stating that the organisation had validated multiple crucial technologies that would bolster the nation’s defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats.
In a post on X, he noted that the three flight tests successfully showcased a multi-layered defence against long-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship capability at medium range.
The defence minister said the successful BMD trials demonstrated the effectiveness of indigenous interceptors and highlighted India’s growing capability to counter advanced ballistic missile threats.
He also lauded the successful maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range, describing it as a significant milestone for the country’s defence research and development efforts.
The successful demonstrations underline India’s continued push towards strengthening indigenous defence technologies and enhancing self-reliance in critical strategic systems.
