India’s Missile Defence Systems

India’s missile defence systems are designed to detect, track, and neutralize incoming aerial threats. Integrating radar, interceptor missiles, and command networks, these systems strengthen national security.

Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System

  • India is continuously developing its indigenous multi-tier Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system to intercept hostile ballistic missiles with ranges of up to 5,000 kilometres.
  • The system is designed to perform interceptions both within the atmosphere (endoatmospheric) and outside the atmosphere (exo-atmospheric).

Endo-Atmospheric Layer

  • The Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor is a single-stage, solid rocket-propelled missile.
  • It is designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles at altitudes of approximately ....
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