India’s defence research establishment achieved a major milestone after successfully conducting three consecutive missile flight tests on June 10 and 11, demonstrating key technologies for ballistic missile defence and anti-ship warfare capabilities.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the trials showcased India’s multi-layered defence architecture against long-range ballistic missile threats as well as its ability to engage hostile naval targets at medium range.

According to DRDO, the multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system successfully intercepted its designated targets during the tests. The interceptors engaged and destroyed incoming ballistic missile targets, validating technologies developed to counter emerging and advanced missile threats.

Top government sources told HT that DRDO tested two interceptor missiles capable of neutralising enemy missiles with ranges between 2,000 km and 5,000 km, classified as Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBMs). The interceptors, which have not been identified by the Modi government, are both exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric. Sources said the interceptor missiles will soon be headed for user trials after the completion of test trials.