DRDO successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and conducted the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range, marking a major boost to India’s defence capabilities.
The achievement places India among a select group of nations with advanced BMD capabilities. Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh congratulated @DRDO_India on this significant milestone.
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DRDO and the #IAF successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (#TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 07, 2026.
• Indigenous modular glide kit
• Converts dumb bombs into precision weapons
• Developed by DRDO & Research Centre Imarat
• Production already underway
Test conducted with the Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft.
Speed: 40-1200 kmph
CEP: <30m with INS-GPS only and <3m with SAL seeker in Terminal Phase
The #IAF supported successful conduct of the second Integrated Air Drop Test of #Gaganyaan Crew Module. It marks another key milestone for ISRO in the #Gaganyaan Mission.
Executed using an IAF Chinook helicopter, the trial validated the parachute-based deceleration system.
The mission stands as a testament to jointmanship between IAF, Indian Navy, ISRO and DRDO.
#IndianAirForce #Gaganyaan #AtmanirbharBharat #ISRO
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