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India's Ballistic Missile Defence System
Context
India recently achieved a significant milestone in its defence capabilities with the successful flight-testing of the second phase of its Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System. This system is designed to protect against hostile missiles with ranges up to 5,000 km.
Phases of India's BMD Programme
- India's BMD programme is structured into two phases. The first phase has been completed, while the second phase, known as Phase-II AD (Endo-atmospheric missile),is currently underway.
- Phase-II aims to validate intercept systems for a new range category, enhancing India's defence capabilities in both endo-atmospheric and low exo-atmospheric regions.
- Exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the upper-most region of the earth's atmosphere.
- Endo-atmospheric missiles are the ones that operate within the earth's atmosphere that covers an altitude below 100 km.
- Key Features of Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric Missile
- Phase-II AD is an indigenous, two-stage, solid-propelled missile system designed for intercepting various types of enemy ballistic missiles within the altitude range of endo-atmospheric to low exo-atmospheric regions.
Fact Box: About Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)
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