By Staff Correspondent
The indigenously produced Agni-5 missile, which incorporates Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, successfully underwent its maiden flight test. Mission Divyastra, an experimental flying test, took place off of Odisha’s Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island. A number of re-entry vehicles were followed and monitored by telemetry and radar stations. The mission was successful in meeting its objectives.
The DRDO scientists who helped carry out the intricate Mission were commended by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The maiden flight test of the indigenously produced Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology was conducted during Mission Divyastra, and he expressed his pride in the DRDO scientists involved in the project in a Twitter post.
‘Mission Divyastra’ was a ‘game-changer for armed forces,’ said G Satheesh Reddy, the former head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), after the successful flight test of the Agni-5 missile.
The missile may launch several warheads at separate targets simultaneously thanks to the MIRV (multiple independently targettable reentry vehicle) technology.
We have built long-range missiles, with the Agni-5 being the newest in our stockpile,” the former DRDO chairman told ANI. The Agni-5 can fire several warheads simultaneously since it is equipped with the MIRV technology. Now that we have many payloads, we can hit targets that are several hundred kilometers away all at once. The adversary’s missile defence would be rendered ineffective, leaving no room for retaliation. “Divyastra” will definitely revolutionize our military. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, it would greatly augment the strength of our defence forces.
He went on to say that this mission was ordered to be completed using cutting-edge technology by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Our experts had been developing MIRV technology for a number of years after we produced long-range missiles. Other missiles may also make use of this technology if it works with Agni-5. The striking range of the missile, whether it warrants being MIRV-enabled, the desired strike range, and other considerations would determine the necessity for this technology, he noted.
Many women scientists are engaged in defence research and development, contributing a lot to the creation of new-age technologies,” the former head of the DRDO remarked, highlighting the role of women scientists who played a significant role in this goal. Within the DRDO, they are occupying a variety of roles. At the forefront of developing new defensive technologies are our female scientists, who hold positions such as project directors, programme directors, lab directors, and director generals. The development of several innovative systems and technologies has been greatly aided by their contributions. A large number of female scientists, technologists, and technicians have contributed to the development of the MIRV. Women have made tremendous strides in the advancement of MIRV.
