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Source- This post on Crystal Maze 2 has been created based on the article “India successfully tests new 250 km strike range air-launched ballistic missile” published in “India Today” on 24 April 2024.
Why in the news?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully carried out a test firing of a new version of an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile, Crystal Maze 2 that is capable of hitting targets at a distance exceeding 250 km.
About Crystal Maze 2
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1. The Crystal Maze 2 is an air-launched ballistic missile. It is also known as ROCKS. It has originated from Israel and boasts a striking range of 250 kilometers.
2. It was fired from a Su-30 MKI fighter jet stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3. Crystal Maze 2 targets both stationary and relocatable assets of significant value, and is capable of neutralizing enemy long-range radar and air defense systems.
4. The missile can effectively eliminate above-ground or heavily fortified underground targets, even within heavily defended surface-to-air areas.