DRDO conducts successful test of short‑range surface‑to‑air missile

New Delhi – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) reported that a short‑range surface‑to‑air missile was successfully test‑fired at a designated test range. The trial, conducted under controlled conditions, achieved all planned performance parameters, confirming the missile’s readiness for further integration into the Indian armed forces.

The missile, designed to engage low‑altitude aerial threats, forms part of India’s broader push for indigenous air‑defence solutions. Officials said the successful test reinforces the country’s capability to develop and field home‑grown weapon systems without reliance on foreign imports.

DRDO officials indicated that the next steps involve detailed data analysis, followed by a series of validation trials before the system can be cleared for induction into service. The achievement underscores the organization’s ongoing commitment to modernising India’s defence portfolio.