CCS approves new missile testing range in Andhra Pradesh
- In Reports
- 12:26 PM, Oct 14, 2024
- Myind Staff
In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has granted approval for the establishment of a new missile testing range in Andhra Pradesh. The decision was taken during a recent CCS meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is aimed at bolstering India’s defence capabilities as tactical missile systems continue to be developed by the country’s defence research teams.
Government sources told ANI that the new missile testing facility will be constructed in the Nagayalanka area of Andhra Pradesh. This range will be utilised for testing a wide variety of tactical missile systems, including surface-to-air missiles and anti-tank missiles, as well as several other advanced projects currently being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The CCS meeting, held last week, also gave the green light to several critical military proposals. Among these was the procurement of 31 Predator drones from the United States and the construction of two nuclear submarines under Project ATV. These submarines will enhance the Indian Navy’s strategic capabilities. Additionally, the committee approved a plan for building key infrastructure, including roads to support the armed forces and expanding space-based capabilities for defence purposes.
The DRDO, which is playing a central role in the development of India’s defence systems, is in the advanced stages of creating a range of tactical weapons. These include Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS), man-portable anti-tank guided missiles (MPATGM), quick reaction surface-to-air missile systems (QRSAM), and vertically launched short-range air defence systems, among others.
Furthermore, the DRDO is expected to play a pivotal role in the construction of the two nuclear submarines, further enhancing India's maritime defence strategy. These developments highlight the growing focus on strengthening India’s tactical and strategic defence capabilities across multiple domains.
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