India Achieves Milestone in Ballistic Missile Defence
India successfully flight-tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system, showcasing indigenous capabilities against missiles with a range up to 5,000 km. The test met all objectives, demonstrating advanced network-centric warfare. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO's achievement.
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India successfully flight-tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system on Wednesday, demonstrating the country's ability to neutralize hostile missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km, according to the defence ministry.
This test, conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, fully met all trial objectives, validating the complete network-centric warfare weapon system. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for their remarkable achievement.
The missile was launched to mimic an adversary ballistic missile, initiating the interceptor system. The successful test underscores India's capability to defend against ballistic missile threats both within and beyond the earth's atmosphere.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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