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Supersonic interceptor missile successfully test-fired
August 4 , 2018
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- India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying any incoming hostile ballistic missile, from a test range off Odisha coast.
- The test was to validate some improved features incorporated into the system.
- The endo-atmospheric missile, developed as Ballistic Missile Interceptor Advanced Air Defence (AAD), is yet to get a formal name.
- The interceptor is a 7.5-metre long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile equipped with a navigation system
- DRDO has spearheaded India’s double-layered interceptor ballistic missile defense (BMD) programme.
- It consists of 2 interceptor missiles,
- Advanced Area Defence (AAD) missile for endo-atmosphere or lower altitudes
- Prithvi Defence Vehicle for exo-atmospheric ranges.
- DRDO expects deployment of this indigenous BMD shield by 2022.
- It will make India fourth country in the world after US, Russia, and Israel to successfully built effective anti-ballistic missile system.
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