Modi, Parikar lauded efforts of DRDO in successful test fire of interceptor missile

11 February, Bhubaneswar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar Saturday lauded the efforts of the DRDO and all the scientists involved for their dedicated efforts in successfully conducting the test fire of interceptor missile off the Bay of Bengal.

At around 0745 hrs Saturday, India successfully conducted the test wherein an incoming ballistic missile target was intercepted by an exo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the Bay of Bengal.

With this commendable scientific achievement, India has crossed an important milestone in building its overall capability towards enhanced security against incoming ballistic missile threats.

It has entered an exclusive club of four nations with developing capabilities to secure its skies and cities against hostile threats.