- Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile with large kill altitude bracket from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on November 02, 2022.
- The flight-test was carried out with participation of all BMD weapon system elements located at different geographical locations.
- All BMD weapon system elements located at different geographical locations participated in the flight test, the ministry of defence stated.
- ”The AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft. It is propelled by a two-stage solid motor and equipped with indigenously-developed advanced control system, navigation and guidance algorithm to precisely guide the vehicle to the target,” said the ministry.
- The AD-1, with large kill altitude bracket, is an air defence system operated from the land and can also be mounted on Naval platforms.
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and other teams associated with successful flight trial of AD-1.
- He termed it as a unique type of interceptor with advanced technologies available with a very few nations in the world. He exuded confidence that it will further strengthen the country’s BMD capability to the next level.
First successful flight test of interceptor AD-1 missile conducted by DRDO
