What is Abhyas? DRDO conducted a successful test of Abhyas Know more

Defence Sector India is constantly testing new missions with the aim of strengthening its military capabilities. In this sequence, a series of flight tests of ‘High-Speed ​​Expendable Aerial Target’ named ‘Abhyas’ has been successfully completed from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. ‘Abhyas’ has been developed in India itself. It has been developed by DRDO as a target for testing missile systems. This test is important in many ways, the benefits of which can be seen in upcoming missions.

According to a PTI report, the Defence Ministry has informed that the DRDO has successfully completed six consecutive trials of ‘Abhyas’ called ‘High Speed ​​Expendable Aerial Target’ (HEAT) with advanced ‘booster configuration’ from the ‘Integrated Test Range’ located at Chandipur.

According to the ministry, the successful flight tests have paved the way for the production of ‘Abhyas’ systems, that is, now they will be produced so that Abhyas can be set as a target for testing missile systems in future.

According to the report, ‘Abhyaas’ has successfully completed 10 tests, demonstrating its success. DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has designed ‘Abhyaas’. It will be produced by ‘Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’ (HAL) and ‘Larsen & Toubro’ (L&T).

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the industry including DRDO for the development tests of ‘Abhyas’. He said that the successful test of Abhyas is a remarkable proof of the synergy between scientists and industry.