New Delhi, June 13: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated several key technologies aimed at enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities against various threats.
On June 10 and 11, 2026, three consecutive flight tests were conducted to showcase a multi-layered defense system against long-range ballistic missiles and medium-range anti-ship threats. The successful demonstration of multi-layered ballistic missile defense (BMD) capabilities saw interceptors effectively hitting their targets. These systems were designed and developed using advanced technologies to counter new missile-related threats.
These tests have positioned India among a select group of nations equipped with a BMD system capable of intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The first flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NSM-MR) was also successfully conducted. Senior officials from DRDO and the armed forces observed these flight tests. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful demonstration of these critical technologies.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman of DRDO, closely monitored these tests and praised the collaborative efforts of DRDO and the industry. Previously, DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a flight test of the advanced Rudram-II missile, which targets ground-based threats from an aerial platform, proving its accuracy, reliability, and advanced technical capabilities.
DRDO shared on the social media platform ‘X’ that the Rudram-II missile was tested under challenging conditions and significant trajectories. During these tests, all major subsystems of the missile performed excellently and met the established standards.
All missiles launched during the tests accurately struck their predetermined targets. Data obtained from advanced tracking and range equipment deployed at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, confirmed that all objectives of the tests were fully achieved.
The Rudram-II missile was developed using indigenous technology by DRDO’s Research Center Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad. Several key laboratories, including the Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), and Integrated Test Range (ITR), played a significant role in its development.
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