Except for covering the full range by flying in all way points, all the objectives set for the Nirbhaycruise missile functionality have been met fully.
The missile was launched perfectly. The navigation system was perfect with correctly touching the first way point and deviation was observed while going to second way point. When the deviation exceeded the safety limits, mission abort command was issued from the ground and the destruction mechanism inside the missile was activated. The mission was aborted to ensure coastal safety.
Scientists have identified that Inertial Navigation System has malfunctioned and corrective design/modifications are being implemented.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri A. Elavarasanin Rajya Sabha today.
The missile was launched perfectly. The navigation system was perfect with correctly touching the first way point and deviation was observed while going to second way point. When the deviation exceeded the safety limits, mission abort command was issued from the ground and the destruction mechanism inside the missile was activated. The mission was aborted to ensure coastal safety.
Scientists have identified that Inertial Navigation System has malfunctioned and corrective design/modifications are being implemented.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri A. Elavarasanin Rajya Sabha today.
