DRDO demonstrated India's Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Phase-II capability on June 10-11, 2026, with results announced on June 13. Three consecutive successful flight-tests validated interception of ICBM-class threats (range exceeding 5,500 km), placing India in the elite group of nations with this capability. The maiden flight-test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) was also conducted. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the milestone.
Defence
DRDO Successfully Demonstrates Multi-Layer BMD Phase-II Against ICBM-Class Threats; NASM-MR Maiden Test Conducted
Key Points
- DRDO demonstrated India's Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Phase-II capability on June 10-11, 2026, with results announced on June 13
- Three consecutive successful flight-tests validated interception of ICBM-class threats (range exceeding 5,500 km), placing India in the elite group of nations with this capability
- The maiden flight-test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) was also conducted
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the milestone
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• DRDO BMD Phase-II: ICBM-class interception (5,500 km+); 3 consecutive tests June 10-11, 2026 • NASM-MR: Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range; maiden flight-test June 10-11 • BMD Phase-I: PAD (exo-atmospheric) + AAD (endo-atmospheric) • DRDO HQ: New Delhi; Chairman: Samir V. Kamat; under Ministry of Defence
