India Conducts Maiden Flight Test Of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor AD-1

India has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1.

The flight test was carried out with the participation of all BMD weapon system elements based at different locations.

The weapon is capable of intercepting ballastic missiles at long ranges.

AD-1 has a two-stage solid motor. The interceptor is equipped with an indigenously developed advanced control system, navigation and guidance algorithm to precisely guide the vehicle to the target.