India has entered an elite group of nations with advanced missile defence capabilities after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a series of three missile flight tests on June 10 and 11, demonstrating key technologies for ballistic missile defence and anti-ship warfare.
According to DRDO, the trials validated critical components of India’s multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming ballistic missile threats. The system successfully engaged and neutralised target missiles during the tests, confirming the effectiveness of both exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interceptor technologies.
Top government sources said the trials involved two interceptor missiles capable of countering intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) with ranges between 2,000 km and 5,000 km. The interceptors are expected to undergo user trials after completing the current phase of testing. Officials did not disclose specific missile names.
The development comes as India accelerates its missile defence preparedness amid concerns over evolving regional threats, including Pakistan’s reported development of longer-range ballistic systems.
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DRDO said the successful demonstrations place India among a select group of countries capable of defending against a wide spectrum of ballistic missile threats, including long-range and potentially intercontinental-class systems.
In a parallel achievement, DRDO also carried out the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM-MR). The test demonstrated precision strike capability against maritime targets, significantly enhancing India’s naval warfare preparedness.
The tests were witnessed by senior DRDO officials and representatives of the Indian Armed Forces. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored the missions and praised the coordinated efforts of scientists, industry partners and defence personnel in executing multiple complex trials within 24 hours.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, saying the achievement would strengthen India’s overall defence preparedness and improve its ability to counter both aerial and maritime threats.
The latest trials mark a significant step in India’s push toward a robust, multi-layered missile defence shield.
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