ID | 131719 |
Title Proper | India test solid-propellant Prithvi interceptor |
Language | ENG |
Author | Richardson, Doug |
Publication | 2014. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The first flights of India's new solid-propellant Prithvi Defence vehicle (PDV) exoatmospheric interceptor was conducted against an incoming ballistic target at the integrated test range at wheeler island in the Bay of Bengal in late April. |
`In' analytical Note | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.47, No.6; June 2014: p.14 |
Journal Source | Jane's International Defence Review Vol.47, No.6; June 2014: p.14 |
Key Words | Solid-Propellant System ; Prithvi Defence Vehicle - PDV ; Air Defence ; Prithvi Air Defence - PAD ; India ; Indian Space Technology - IST ; Space Security ; Space Policy ; Missile System ; Ballistic Target ; DRDO ; Missile Technology |