INDIA’S IMPREGNABLE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE INTERCEPTOR SHIELD IS A STRONG MESSAGE TO PAKISTAN

[Zarvan]

India has also joined the select group of 5 nations–US, Russia and Israel–that have such a system

Giving India a rare and incredible capability, the DRDO has successfully test fired the indigenous interceptor missile Advanced Area Defense (AAD). This was the second test-firing of the missile system in less than a month. As PM Narendra Modi has said, with this India has demonstrated its ballistic missile defense capability. India has also joined the select group of five nations – US, Russia, and Israel – that have such a system.

The milestone ballistic missile defense system provides a two-layered shield – ‘Exo’ and ‘Endo’. What this effectively means is that the system provides protection both against ballistic missiles that are outside (Exo) as well as inside (Endo) the earth’s atmosphere. In the March 1 test, the Endo-atmospheric missile, capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 kms successfully destroyed the incoming missile. All the mission objectives were successfully met, says DRDO.

The interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket-propelled guided missile. It is equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator. The interceptor missile has its own mobile launcher, secure data link for interception, independent tracking and homing capabilities and sophisticated radars. The interceptor destroyed an incoming Prithvi missile during the test. On February 11, an incoming hostile ballistic missile target was successfully intercepted at a high altitude. This was done above 50 km of the earth’s atmosphere by an Exo-atmospheric interceptor missile. The system has been tested in the past, but has failed many times.

Shield Against Pakistan
Avinash Chander, Former DRDO chief is of the view that the indigenous system will help India on the western front. “This is a huge achievement for India. This interceptor missile defense system gives us multi-layered capability, both for medium and short range missiles. For India, this means protection primarily on the western front, that is against Pakistan,” he told FE Online. Lauding Indian scientists, Chander said, “Some more tests need to be conducted to check the consistency and reliability of the system. But, the fact that we have hit the missile directly is a rare achievement.”

Avinash Chander also points to a big boost that the interceptor system will give. “This helps India create a credible defense system against rogue attacks. With the new interceptor missile defense system, India is set to get 24/7 vigilance, practically with no single person needed,” said Chander who is also the architect of India’s Agni missiles.

Colonel (Retd) KV Kuber, Independent Consultant Defense and Aerospace also believes that India has showcased its missile supremacy to the world. “There is little doubt that India has now entered an exclusive elite club. We have made a statement to the world by showcasing our supremacy in the missile space. It is a great step that will help counter any incoming threats,” Kuber told FE Online.

Integrated Defense Strategy
India is already in the process of buying Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems – widely known to be one of the most modern defense systems in the world. This means that Russia would be giving India such a powerful deterrent that has already rattled the NATO countries. Russian experts proclaim that the S-400 system can shoot down fifth-generation fighter jets, like America’s most advanced F-35s!

With the S-400 Triumf coming to India, and the interceptor missile system being ready in the next few years, India is set to plug in a gaping hole in its air defense. “One of the basic weaknesses of India’s defense is the air defense system. We have not been doing enough procurement on that front. There are multiple vulnerable points and areas that have been identified by our security forces. Now, with the S-400 Triumf, our indigenous interceptor missile Advanced Area Defense, and the impending upgrade of AD – overall we will have a reasonable defense system against the enemy,” Colonel (Retd) KV Kuber believes.

Make in India – Creating An Ecosystem
The successful development and tests of the interceptor system also give wings to the ‘Make in India’ drive of the defense sector. According to Avinash Chander, India can now start thinking of an interceptor for long ranges as well. “Chinese missiles are generally of longer range, but with the current success, India definitely gets the confidence to build a new more advanced system that will eventually counter those too. This is a totally indigenous system, builds long-term self reliance and with the ecosystem, it feeds in to complement other defense systems as well,” he noted.

Kuber sees this as a definite step forward for the indigenous defense industry. “Once the system is tested and goes into production, it will create an entire indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystem that will go a long way in helping India,” he concludes.

http://www.financialexpress.com/ind...hield-is-a-strong-message-to-pakistan/572233/

 

[Abingdonboy]

India has also joined the select group of 5 nations–US, Russia and Israel–that have such a system

Giving India a rare and incredible capability, the DRDO has successfully test fired the indigenous interceptor missile Advanced Area Defense (AAD). This was the second test-firing of the missile system in less than a month. As PM Narendra Modi has said, with this India has demonstrated its ballistic missile defense capability. India has also joined the select group of five nations – US, Russia, and Israel – that have such a system.

The milestone ballistic missile defense system provides a two-layered shield – ‘Exo’ and ‘Endo’. What this effectively means is that the system provides protection both against ballistic missiles that are outside (Exo) as well as inside (Endo) the earth’s atmosphere. In the March 1 test, the Endo-atmospheric missile, capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 kms successfully destroyed the incoming missile. All the mission objectives were successfully met, says DRDO.

The interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket-propelled guided missile. It is equipped with a navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator. The interceptor missile has its own mobile launcher, secure data link for interception, independent tracking and homing capabilities and sophisticated radars. The interceptor destroyed an incoming Prithvi missile during the test. On February 11, an incoming hostile ballistic missile target was successfully intercepted at a high altitude. This was done above 50 km of the earth’s atmosphere by an Exo-atmospheric interceptor missile. The system has been tested in the past, but has failed many times.

Shield Against Pakistan
Avinash Chander, Former DRDO chief is of the view that the indigenous system will help India on the western front. “This is a huge achievement for India. This interceptor missile defense system gives us multi-layered capability, both for medium and short range missiles. For India, this means protection primarily on the western front, that is against Pakistan,” he told FE Online. Lauding Indian scientists, Chander said, “Some more tests need to be conducted to check the consistency and reliability of the system. But, the fact that we have hit the missile directly is a rare achievement.”

Avinash Chander also points to a big boost that the interceptor system will give. “This helps India create a credible defense system against rogue attacks. With the new interceptor missile defense system, India is set to get 24/7 vigilance, practically with no single person needed,” said Chander who is also the architect of India’s Agni missiles.

Colonel (Retd) KV Kuber, Independent Consultant Defense and Aerospace also believes that India has showcased its missile supremacy to the world. “There is little doubt that India has now entered an exclusive elite club. We have made a statement to the world by showcasing our supremacy in the missile space. It is a great step that will help counter any incoming threats,” Kuber told FE Online.

Integrated Defense Strategy
India is already in the process of buying Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems – widely known to be one of the most modern defense systems in the world. This means that Russia would be giving India such a powerful deterrent that has already rattled the NATO countries. Russian experts proclaim that the S-400 system can shoot down fifth-generation fighter jets, like America’s most advanced F-35s!

With the S-400 Triumf coming to India, and the interceptor missile system being ready in the next few years, India is set to plug in a gaping hole in its air defense. “One of the basic weaknesses of India’s defense is the air defense system. We have not been doing enough procurement on that front. There are multiple vulnerable points and areas that have been identified by our security forces. Now, with the S-400 Triumf, our indigenous interceptor missile Advanced Area Defense, and the impending upgrade of AD – overall we will have a reasonable defense system against the enemy,” Colonel (Retd) KV Kuber believes.

Make in India – Creating An Ecosystem
The successful development and tests of the interceptor system also give wings to the ‘Make in India’ drive of the defense sector. According to Avinash Chander, India can now start thinking of an interceptor for long ranges as well. “Chinese missiles are generally of longer range, but with the current success, India definitely gets the confidence to build a new more advanced system that will eventually counter those too. This is a totally indigenous system, builds long-term self reliance and with the ecosystem, it feeds in to complement other defense systems as well,” he noted.

Kuber sees this as a definite step forward for the indigenous defense industry. “Once the system is tested and goes into production, it will create an entire indigenous defense manufacturing ecosystem that will go a long way in helping India,” he concludes.

http://www.financialexpress.com/ind...hield-is-a-strong-message-to-pakistan/572233/

No it isn't, Pakistan stopped being India's primary strategic concern a long time ago.

 

[Zarvan]

No it isn't, Pakistan stopped being India's primary strategic concern a long time ago.

You are placing your best Air Defence systems on our border. You are placing 1000 Tanks on our border most of your Armed Forces and Para Military are deployed on our border. Dude we are your number one concern because you very well know you can't afford to mess with China.

 

[hussain0216]

Even the U.S or Russia don't have a impregnable system, india isn't even close

Pakistan will back more missiles being fired with anti BMD features and MIRV over india's BMD any day

 

[Abingdonboy]

You are placing your best Air Defence systems on our border.

Based on geographical realities.

You are placing 1000 Tanks on our border

Because the Western sector lends itself to armoured warfare, India's border with China lends itself to a different kind of military campaign and hence why different resources are being poured in to the East.

most of your Armed Forces and Para Military are deployed on our border

A total myth.

you very well know you can't afford to mess with China.

India doesn't want to "mess" with anyone but it is ensuring that it can protect every one of its interests, wherever and whatever they may be.


Naturally, Pakistan will remain the most likely adversorary for India given its never ending instability but as far as strategic concerns goes it is a smaller and smaller consideration.

 

[Safriz]

No it isn't, Pakistan stopped being India's primary strategic concern a long time ago.

Oh that's good then.
Btw none of this missile shield will work against Chinese missiles'

 

[kadamba-warrior]

Btw none of this missile shield will work against Chinese missiles'

No shit, Sherlock! The OP itself said as much if you cared to read, at all!

According to Avinash Chander, India can now start thinking of an interceptor for long ranges as well. “Chinese missiles are generally of longer range, but with the current success, India definitely gets the confidence to build a new more advanced system that will eventually counter those too. This is a totally indigenous system, builds long-term self reliance and with the ecosystem, it feeds in to complement other defense systems as well,” he noted.

 

[Post Colonnial]

The article says the 'club of five' but only names three?

 

[egodoc222]

Even the U.S or Russia don't have a impregnable system, india isn't even close

Pakistan will back more missiles being fired with anti BMD features and MIRV over india's BMD any day

Are u saying India cannot fire more missiles back at you??

 

[IblinI]

The comments out here are Like china has Alien technology and no one can Touch them -- In 1977 against Vietnam Army -- PLA Melted like cards, they have not disclosed official losses till date

Even the cook of Brigade commander died fighting in 1962, we were just 80 k against a army of 1.2 million. Using 303 against AK47

Pakistan should argue why china attacked us in 62 else in 1965 you would have taken whole of North States...

Ayub Khan could have been Biggest Muslim General after Salahuddin --- Lost Chance (Aye) ??

Nehru was not funding army. While he was busy with Edwina Mount Batten,
I remember till 1962, we were just hiring bout 80 Army officers per semester and training was only 23 weeks!! imagine---

The level of Comments and Standard of this forum has now to Gossip

Hope Height of Hypocrisy will not be Crossed.....

No idea why you drag us in, if you do at least get the date right, it was 1979.
As for the rest, have a good day with all this 80k against 1.2 million fantasy.

 

[bloo]

I think the Indian BMD at its current stage is more or less experimental.
We have initiated this project so that 10-20 years down the line we will have a better alternative, an overall better defence system that in fact can guarantee a large degree of protection.
We don't want to get left behind when the theater level strategies change hence leaving us defenceless.

Back in 02, US came out of the ABM treaty knowing full well that current technologies are progressing fast enough to counter the Ballistic Missile threat.
And so it has, ABMs are infact evolving at a greater pace than originally anticipated, while BMs are yet to evolve out of the decades old MIRV and MaRV strategies.
At some point of time there will be a sort of equilibrium where ABMs in fact will be toe to toe with modern missile threats.

 

[Alphacharlie]

No idea why you drag us in, if you do at least get the date right, it was 1979.
As for the rest, have a good day with all this 80k against 1.2 million fantasy.

Gentleman - I have not dragged china, your friends included China in Discussion - should question them for elevating the discussion.

Thank you for correcting my memory. Change done.

 

[Safriz]

My reply was to Abingdonboy comment in which he said India is no longer feeling threatened from Pakistan and all BMD are meant for some other reason. The only other reason could be china which has far more sophisticated missiles than the Prithvi target missile India uses for BMD tests.
Even Pakistan has faster and better missiles than Prithvi target vehicle.

 

[ravi gupta]

Oh that's good then.
Btw none of this missile shield will work against Chinese missiles'

Thank god,you agree that it will work against pakistani missile.

 

[The Deterrent]

Avinash Chander also points to a big boost that the interceptor system will give. “This helps India create a credible defense system against rogue attacks. With the new interceptor missile defense system, India is set to get 24/7 vigilance, practically with no single person needed,” said Chander who is also the architect of India’s Agni missiles.

There it is. That's exactly what present ballistic missile defenses around the globe are capable of. Against a massive authorized launch, the 'impregnable shield' will be as good as a sieve.

I wonder what happened to DRDO's claims of deploying the sieve in Delhi and Mumbai by 2012.