Successful Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System Test:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, showcasing India’s advanced capabilities in defending against long-range ballistic missile threats.
- The Phase-II system can intercept ballistic missiles with a range of up to 5,000 km, enhancing India’s strategic defence.
- Phase-I BMD, capable of intercepting missiles with ranges up to 2,000 km, has already been deployed.
- The Phase-II missile is a two-stage, solid-propelled, ground-launched system designed for endo to low exo-atmospheric interception.
- The test demonstrated a network-centric warfare weapon system, including long-range sensors, low-latency communication, and advanced interceptor missiles.
- The Indian Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Programme, initiated in 2000 after the Kargil War, aims to protect India from missile threats, particularly from Pakistan and China.
- It employs a multi-layered approach with interceptor missiles like Prithvi Air Defence and Advanced Air Defence. Recent efforts focus on enhancing capabilities through global cooperation and acquiring systems like the Russian S-400 Triumf.
- The DRDO is developing an indigenous multi-tier network to counter missiles with ranges of up to 2000 km and 5000 km in Phases 1 and 2, respectively.
- The network includes surveillance radars for the detection and tracking of incoming missiles.
- Ballistic missiles of India are Agni, K-4 (SLBM), Prahaar, Dhanush, Prithvi and Trishul.
