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Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme
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Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme
Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme Photo: Government of India · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Altitude Coverage
80
Radar & Tracking
75
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
78
Mobility
85
ECCM
70
Multi-Target Capability
65
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin India
ManufacturerDefence Research and Development Organisation
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
76
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
7/29
Modern Era
11/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Altitude Coverage
80
Radar & Tracking
75
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
78
Mobility
85
ECCM
70
Multi-Target Capability
65
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme
Country
Production
2017–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
76
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System Typemulti-layered ballistic missile defence system
  • Service Entry Year2017
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)double-tiered (exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric)
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile6MOD.6
  • Missile / EffectorPrithvi Air Defence (PAD), Advanced Air Defence (AAD), Prithvi Defence Vehicle (PDV)
  • Maximum Range5,000 km
  • Minimum Range200 km
  • Maximum Altitude80,000 m
  • Missile Speed (Mach)12 Mach
  • Warhead TypePre-fragmented / Kinetic Kill
▣Guidance3MOD.3
◇Radar & Sensors3MOD.3
  • Search RadarSwordfish Long Range Tracking Radar
  • Tracking RadarSwordfish / Super Swordfish / VLRTR
  • 360° CoverageYes
◆Mobility & Deployment1MOD.1
  • Platformground-based
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
9
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
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