The 11th edition of the Asia Fire Protection Inspection Council (AFIC) Meet commenced today, jointly organised by the Centre for Fire, Explosive, and Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 kms for the Armed Forces.
The missile was launched from a mobile articulated launcher, achieving all primary mission objectives.
A statement from the Ministry of Defence stated that these advancements also include Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) with power capabilities up to 40W, suitable for applications extending to X-band frequencies.
The DRDO Directors' Conclave 2024 kicked off on Friday at the Armament Research & Development Establishment in Pune, marking a significant annual gathering for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army.
DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the team for the excellent performance of the missile during the test.
DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy today handed over the technology for indigenous Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) to five Indian companies.
For the first time, two consecutive flight tests of a ballistic missile have been conducted successfully in two successive days.
The missile is powered by solid propellant rocket motors and many new technologies.
