India claims success in missile defence system

NEW DELHI—India has developed an anti-missile defence system which could be put in place in 3 to 5 years, the country’s top defence research body said on Saturday.
Earlier this week, India conducted a mid-air collision of two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles in a successful test of an interception programme.
“We have made a very good beginning,” said V.K. Saraswat, an official of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
“We have successfully developed technology for anti-ballistic missile defence system. As and when the country needs it, we can have our anti-missile defence system but it may take at least three to five years,” he added. Analysts said the DRDO has missed many project deadlines in the past.—Agencies