The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated multiple critical technologies aimed at significantly enhancing India's defence capabilities against a range of emerging aerial and maritime threats, including long-range ballistic missiles and medium-range anti-ship targets.
According to official details, three consecutive flight tests were conducted on June 10 and 11, 2026, showcasing a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. During these trials, interceptors successfully engaged their respective targets, validating the effectiveness of the layered defence architecture developed with advanced and emerging technologies designed to counter evolving missile threats. The successful demonstration has positioned India among an elite group of nations possessing operational-level Ballistic Missile Defence capability, with the ability to intercept and neutralise ballistic missiles, including threats up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) class.
In addition to the BMD validation, the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) was also successfully carried out, marking a major milestone in strengthening India's maritime strike and defensive capabilities. The flight tests were closely witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and the Armed Forces. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, closely monitored the trials and appreciated the coordinated efforts of DRDO and industry partners involved in the development process and execution of the tests.