SFC successfully test fires new version of Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

New Delhi: A successful launch of the new variant of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command on April 23, 2024.

The user launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies.

India is mulling to start operating medium range ballistic missiles (MRBM) in conventional roles.

The induction of these MRBM in the upcoming rocket forces, which was recently approved, is also under consideration, alongside the Pralay tactical ballistic missile (TBM) and BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

The armed forces are actively working on building the capability to deploy these ballistic missiles in non-nuclear, conventional roles to strike targets at medium ranges.

Following the introduction of Pralay missiles, which possess a striking range of 150-500 kilometres, the defence forces are contemplating the acquisition of ballistic missiles with even longer ranges, potentially reaching up to 1,500 km, exclusively for conventional roles.

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