MISSILES • TRIALS

Phase-II BMD (Ballistic Missile Defence: AD-1 & AD-2)

Lead Agency: DRDO (RCI / DRDL) / Strategic Forces Command • Service: Tri-Services • Budget: ₹18,000 Cr • IDDM: 88%

Strategic Overview

Two-stage long-range interceptor missile system capable of neutralizing 5,000 km class intermediate-range ballistic missiles in endo/exo-atmospheric regimes.

Order of Battle & Operational Deployments

Strategic Air & Space Defence Wing ("AD-1 & AD-2 National Capital Shield") — National Capital Region & Strategic Industrial Nodes (Strategic Forces Command / Air HQ) — Status: forming
PIB: DRDO Successfully Flight Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptor AD-1 (PIB Press Release)