India on Wednesday successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile capable of destroying any incoming enemy missile at low altitude, a feat which reflects the country’s Ballistic Missile Defence prowess.
The Defence Ministry said all the mission objectives were successfully met during the test-firing of the endo- atmospheric missile from Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
This the second time that the missile has been test-fired in less than a month and is part of an effort to put in place a multi-layer missile defence
system.
“The endo-atmospheric missile, capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km successfully destroyed the incoming missile. All the mission objectives were successfully met,” the Defence Ministry said.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar congratulated DRDO on the successful launch.
“The launch has proved the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) prowess of the country,” the Ministry said.