India’s Ballistic Missile Defence System (BMDS)

About Ballistic Missiles

  • A ballistic missile or projectile travels along a "ballistic trajectory," signifying the path it follows once initial thrust forces cease, leaving the projectile to be influenced solely by gravity and friction (drag forces).
  • While guided during the lift-off phase, a ballistic missile relies predominantly on gravity in the subsequent trajectory, needing minimal guidance.

About BMDS

  • A Ballistic Missile Defence system (BMD) functions as a protective shield against ballistic missile attacks, emphasizing defense rather than offense.

Interception Phases

  • Terminal Phase Intercept: Intercepting ballistic missiles during their descent within the atmosphere constitutes the terminal phase interception.
  • Mid-course Interception (In-flight): The ....
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