DRDO Successfully Demonstrates India's Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence System, Conducts Maiden NASM-MR Flight-Test
· Free Press Journal
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a range of advanced strategic capabilities, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and a new anti-ship missile, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous defence programme and strategic capabilities.
Visit tr-sport.click for more information.
Also Watch:
Ballistic missile defence demonstration
According to a Ministry of Defence India press release, the DRDO successfully carried out tests showcasing the nation's next-generation defence technologies designed to counter evolving security threats. The demonstrations were carried out through three consecutive flight-tests conducted on June 10 and 11. The ministry said a "Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability was successfully demonstrated," with interceptor missiles accurately engaging and neutralising their designated targets during the trials. "The interceptors successfully engaged their respective targets," the release stated, adding that the systems have been "designed and developed with latest technologies to address the emerging missile threats." The successful demonstration is seen as a major boost to India's strategic deterrence capabilities.
DRDO successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and conducted the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range, marking a major boost to India’s defence capabilities.
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) June 13, 2026
The achievement places India among a select group of nations… pic.twitter.com/3B6GahEGhR
Elite missile defence capability
The ministry noted that the tests have elevated India's standing among a select group of countries possessing sophisticated missile defence systems. "These tests have put the country in the elite group of nations having BMD capability to engage up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles," the press release said.
Naval anti-ship missile test
In another significant achievement, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR). The missile is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces by providing a modern and effective maritime strike option.
Oversight and coordination of trials
The flight tests were witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and the armed forces, reflecting the close coordination between scientists and military personnel in advancing indigenous defence technologies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and associated teams on the successful demonstrations, according to the ministry. Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh closely monitored the trials. He applauded the combined efforts of DRDO scientists, engineers and industry partners whose collaboration contributed to the successful outcomes.
The @DRDO_India has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering nations defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 13, 2026
Three consecutive flight-tests were successfully conducted to demonstrate multi-layered defence against long range… pic.twitter.com/0DKQF0LB30
Focus on self-reliance
The latest tests underscore India's continued focus on self-reliance in defence manufacturing and the development of advanced systems capable of addressing future battlefield and strategic challenges.
(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)