Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: ET
Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved a milestone with the successful test firing of an air-launched ballistic missile, known as ROCKS or Crystal Maze 2, capable of hitting targets over 250 kilometres away.
About Crystal Maze 2 (also known as ROCKS)
It is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Israel. It has a strike range of over 250 km and is classified as an air-to-surface missile. Designed to operate in GPS-denied environments, it aims to strike high-value stationary and relocatable targets, including long-range radar and air defence systems.
