India Makes Major Defence Leap; DRDO Successfully Tests Missile Shield That Can Destroy Enemy Missiles Mid-Air

India Makes Major Defence Leap;
India has achieved a major milestone in strengthening its defence capabilities after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated multiple advanced defence technologies, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System and a medium-range anti-ship missile. The three consecutive successful flight tests highlight India’s growing ability to counter both aerial and maritime threats.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that DRDO successfully carried out three crucial tests designed to tackle a variety of security challenges. The trials included the successful demonstration of a multi-layered defence shield against long-range ballistic missiles and a new naval strike missile. According to the minister, the missile defence system accurately detected, tracked and intercepted its designated targets, proving its effectiveness against advanced missile threats.

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The development is strategically significant as modern warfare increasingly relies on long-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads. A robust missile defence shield can protect military bases, strategic assets and civilian infrastructure while enhancing the country’s preparedness during conflict situations.

The indigenous defence architecture incorporates advanced sensors, interceptor missiles, command-and-control systems and integrated tracking radars. Rajnath Singh stated that the successful trials place India among a select group of nations capable of developing technologies to counter even Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)-class threats.

In another major achievement, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of a medium-range anti-ship missile developed for the Indian Navy. The missile is expected to provide the Navy with enhanced capability to strike enemy warships at long distances with high precision, significantly strengthening India’s maritime defence posture.

The successful demonstrations are aligned with the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision aimed at reducing dependence on foreign defence technologies and promoting indigenous defence manufacturing. The achievement reflects the growing maturity of India’s homegrown defence ecosystem.

Speaking at the inauguration of an advanced weapon systems complex at DRDO’s Defence Research and Development Laboratory in Hyderabad, Rajnath Singh also highlighted the ambitious Mission Sudarshan Chakra programme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project aims to establish a comprehensive multi-layered missile defence shield capable of protecting military bases, critical infrastructure, civilian assets and sensitive installations while maintaining strong retaliatory capabilities.

The Defence Minister emphasised the need for faster transition from research and development to large-scale production. With successful testing of both defensive and offensive indigenous systems, India is now a step closer to operational deployment of next-generation defence technologies that could significantly enhance national security and military readiness in the coming years.

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