Key Points
DRDO and Navy test vertical launch missile
Proves near-boundary low-altitude capability
Celebrates India's defense design strength
Rajnath Singh praises the achievement
The flight test was carried out from a land-based vertical launcher against a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude. It has established the Near-Boundary-Low Altitude capability of the missile system.
During the test, the target was destroyed by the missile executing the high turn rate required for engaging targets at very close range and establishing the missile's agility, reliability and pin-point accuracy. The test was conducted with all weapon system elements deployed in combat configuration, the statement added.
These elements, including the missile with indigenous Radio Frequency seeker, Multi-Function Radar and Weapon Control System, have performed as per expectations. The performance of the system was validated by the flight data captured by various Range Instruments developed by ITR Chandipur.
Further, as per the statement, following the test, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Navy, and industry partners and termed the missile system as proof of India's strong design and development capabilities in defence R&D. It will be an excellent force multiplier for the Indian Navy.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated DRDO, Indian Navy & associated teams on this successful flight test, and stated that the missile, equipped with modern technologies, will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces.
