DRDO to test new generation missile systems in coming days to boost defence capabilities

The tests, focusing on strategic deterrence, comes after recent advancements in India’s nuclear triad and indigenous missile technology.

New Delhi: DRDO is set to test new-generation missile systems, enhancing its defence capabilities, according to media reports. The tests, focusing on strategic deterrence, comes after recent advancements in India’s nuclear triad and indigenous missile technology.

In an effort to further boost the country’s strategic deterrence and defence capabilities, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be testing a number of strategic as well as conventional missiles in next one and half months.

DRDO will test strategic and conventional missiles in next one and half months to boost India’s defence capabilities, aligning with the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The tests come after recent successful launches of Agni-4 and Agni-Prime missiles, and the commissioning of INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

However, the sources did not reveal the number of missiles to be tested.

The development would be in sync with the government’s ambitious “Atmanirbhar Bharat” or self-reliant initiative in the defence sector. India has been focusing for the self-reliance in the defence sector after the issue of supply chain disruption arisen in the wake of fast changing geo-political scenario across the globe.

It is pertinent to mention here that weeks back India commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat.