The Indian Air Force has successfully tested a new version of a medium-range ballistic missile known as Crystal Maze 2.
About Crystal Maze 2:
- The Crystal Maze 2, also known as ROCKS, is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Israel.
- Its design is tailored for precise strikes against high-value assets that are critical to enemy operations.
- This air-to-surface missile boasts a strike range of over 250 kilometres, allowing it to engage targets from a considerable distance.
Key Features:
- The Crystal Maze 2 is engineered to perform in GPS-denied environments, making it an invaluable asset in modern warfare where electronic jamming and anti-access area denial (A2AD) environments are prevalent.
- It targets both stationary and relocatable targets, including long-range radar installations and air defence systems.
- Its ability to hit heavily fortified underground targets also underlines its utility in penetrating enemy defences that are typically out of reach for conventional missiles.
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