DRDO successfully tests ballistic missile defence systems

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests to demonstrate multi-layered defence against long range ballistic missiles and anti-ship capability at medium range.

• In the demonstration of Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability, the interceptors successfully engaged their respective targets. 

• The systems are designed and developed with latest technologies to address the emerging missile threats.

• These tests have put the country in the elite group of nations having BMD capability to engage up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. 

• The maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) was also carried out successfully. 

• The flight-tests were witnessed by senior officials of DRDO and defence forces.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)