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Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System

Why in the News?
- The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System.
- The BMD System aims to defend against attacks by launching interceptors to destroy incoming missiles on impact.

About the Test:
- DRDO successfully demonstrated the indigenous capability to defend against ballistic missiles of the 5,000 km class with Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile tests.
- The Target Missile was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea, which activated the Air Defence (AD) interceptor system.
- The flight test met all trial objectives, validating the complete network-centric warfare weapon system, which includes:
- Long-range sensors
- Low latency communication system
- Mission Control Centre
- Advanced interceptor missiles

India's BMD Programme:
- Aim: To deploy a layered missile shield to protect the country from ballistic missile attacks.
- Phases:
- Phase I:
- Can intercept ballistic missiles with a range of up to 2,000 km.
- Components:
- Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile for exo-atmospheric ranges (50-80 km).
- Advanced Area Defence (AAD) missile for endo-atmospheric ranges (15-30 km).
- Phase II:
- Consists of two missiles, AD-1 and AD-2.
- In November 2022, DRDO successfully tested the long-range interceptor missile (AD-1).

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