DRDO successfully tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System

• The Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System was successfully test fired by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on July 4.

• The target missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra mimicking an opponent ballistic missile.

• It was detected by land and sea based weapon system radars and the AD interceptor system was activated.

• The Phase-II AD Endo-Atmospheric Missile was launched from LC-III at ITR, Chandipur.

• The test has demonstrated the nation's indigenous capability to defend against 5000 km range ballistic missiles.