Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) demonstrates multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and maiden flight-test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR) in June

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability through three consecutive flight-tests conducted on June 10 and 11.
The interceptor missiles accurately engaged and neutralised their designated targets during the BMD trials.
The tests have placed India in an elite group of nations possessing BMD capability to engage up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).
DRDO also conducted the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR), enhancing maritime strike options for the Indian armed forces.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and associated teams, while DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh closely monitored the trials.