DRDO Successfully Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on 24th July 2024. The test validated the complete network-centric warfare weapon system, showcasing advanced capabilities in missile defence.

The trial began with the launch of the Target Missile from LC-IV Dhamra at 1620 hrs, simulating an adversary ballistic missile. The target was detected by weapon system radars deployed on both land and sea, which activated the AD Interceptor system.

The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was launched from LC-III at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur at 1624 hrs. The flight test met all trial objectives, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Long Range Sensors, low latency communication system, Missile Control Centre (MCC), and Advanced Interceptor missiles.