The interceptor missile (it remains within the earth s atmosphere at an altitude below 100 km) fired from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast hit a designated incoming dummy enemy missile at a distance of 40 km said official sources.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test-fired the AAD interceptor from a canister against multiple simulated targets. The missile shoots down one after choosing from a number of targets said the sources.
The DRDO has developed both high-altitude and low-altitude anti-ballistic missiles.
The interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile.
--IANS cd/prs/mr
