The Agni-5 trial has strengthened India’s strategic deterrence
9 months, 1 week ago

The Agni-5 trial has strengthened India’s strategic deterrence

Live Mint  

India’s Agni-5 test of a multiple-warhead ballistic missile places the country in a league of powers with only the US, UK, Russia, China and France as other members. Importantly, its success steps up India’s deterrence at a time China has openly begun to pursue a policy of power projection beyond its borders. Throw in China’s “no limits" relationship with Russia and the two major wars being fought right now, and the global matrix looks less benign than it did just half a decade ago. As India would stand in the way of that ambition, Beijing’s disposition towards us could turn increasingly hostile.

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Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer
1 month ago

Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer

India Today  

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a test-firing of the country’s first hypersonic missile yesterday. The test - which took place on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha - marked a step forward for India’s military capabilities. Lt. Gen. Shankar explained that the successful hypersonic missile test matters for a few key reasons. This …

India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting its first trial of a long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant advancement in the country’s defence capabilities. Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, describing it as a "historic moment" and a "stupendous" accomplishment under the nation’s first long-range hypersonic mission. "This significant achievement has placed India among the select …

New capabilities: India and the Agni-V with MIRV
9 months ago

New capabilities: India and the Agni-V with MIRV

The Hindu  

March 22, 2024 12:20 am | Updated 08:41 am IST On March 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used social media to announce India’s entry into a small club of countries capable of delivering multiple nuclear warheads on a single missile. This was accomplished with the maiden flight test of Agni-V, India’s longest range ballistic missile with a range of over …

Kamal Davar | How MIRV makes a difference: Agni-5 takes India into a new strategic level
9 months ago

Kamal Davar | How MIRV makes a difference: Agni-5 takes India into a new strategic level

Deccan Chronicle  

On March 11, 2024, under “Mission Divyastra”, India successfully carried out the test launch of its long-range strategic missile, the indigenously-developed Agni-5, which employs Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology. Once it deploys these missiles in its Strategic Forces Command, India would have joined the elite and exclusive group of nations like the United States, Russia, Britain, France and China …

The MIRV leap that fires up India’s nuclear deterrence
9 months ago

The MIRV leap that fires up India’s nuclear deterrence

The Hindu  

The Agni-5 ballistic missile test dubbed the “Divyastra”, that was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, is strategically consequential. China is building ballistic missile defences such as the Hongqi ground-based ballistic missile interceptors, which have been tested, but their capacity to intercept Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles such as the Agni-5 is still suspect. Ballistic missile defences paired to …

Agni-5 missile test and Indian position of 'minimum deterrence'
9 months, 1 week ago

Agni-5 missile test and Indian position of 'minimum deterrence'

Firstpost  

The Agni missile had a perfect liftoff and seems to have performed precisely in demonstrating multiple independently targeted re-entry vehicles technology. Notably, the press release said that it had very high accuracy and was therefore able to use smaller nuclear warheads and thereby use its fissile material inventory for a much larger force. But way back in 2012, VK Saraswat, …

Mission Divyastra: Agni-5 gets multiple warheads capability
9 months, 1 week ago

Mission Divyastra: Agni-5 gets multiple warheads capability

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the locally developed Agni-5 missile with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology, with the new capability allowing the weapon system to deliver multiple nuclear warheads against different targets spread across hundreds of kilometres, and further strengthening the country’s strategic deterrence capability. Read here: …

India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile
9 months, 1 week ago

India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: India on Monday successfully conducted the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The successful test flight of the Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology is said to be a significant milestone as far as bolstering India’s defense strategic …

Agni-5 missile can now deliver multiple nuclear warheads, announces PM Modi
9 months, 1 week ago

Agni-5 missile can now deliver multiple nuclear warheads, announces PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the locally developed Agni-5 missile with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle technology, with the new capability allowing the weapon system to deliver multiple nuclear warheads against different targets spreads across hundreds of kilometres, and further strengthening the country’s strategic deterrence capability. “Proud of …

India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile with multiple warhead technology under Mission Divyastra
9 months, 1 week ago

India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile with multiple warhead technology under Mission Divyastra

The Hindu  

In a major technological breakthrough and building in redundancy into the country’s nuclear weapons programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the successful test firing of Agni-V ballistic missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology by the Defence Research and Development Organisation under Mission Divyastra. The mission accomplished the designed parameters.” “Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission …

PM Modi makes historic announcement, declares successful flight test of Agni-5 missile
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi makes historic announcement, declares successful flight test of Agni-5 missile

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the successful flight test of Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology. "Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology," the Prime Minister posted on X. The weapon system is equipped with indigenous avionics …

India conducts first test flight of domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads
9 months, 1 week ago

India conducts first test flight of domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads

LA Times  

The nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic Agni-V missile is displayed during a 2013 Republic Day parade, in New Delhi, India. India has successfully conducted its first test flight of a domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday. The missile is equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, Modi said in a post on X, formerly …

Agni-5 missile: Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, tweets PM Modi
9 months, 1 week ago

Agni-5 missile: Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, tweets PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the achievements of the Defense Research and Development Organization scientists for their successful execution of Mission Divyastra, marking the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology. PM Modi expressed pride in the technological prowess demonstrated by DRDO scientists, highlighting the significance of Mission Divyastra in …

How Indian military is planning 'rocket force' to counter China's aggression
1 year, 8 months ago

How Indian military is planning 'rocket force' to counter China's aggression

India Today  

Two years ago, the country's first chief of defence staff, the late General Bipin Rawat, had warned that China was getting very aggressive and would soon step into Afghanistan after friendly overtures to Iran and Turkey. Now, the Indian military is working tirelessly towards integration by adopting the theatre commands mechanism and having a dedicated rocket force on the lines …

UFO, Satellite, Meteor or Agni-V Missile? Mysterious Light in Kolkata Sky Sparks Buzz
2 years ago

UFO, Satellite, Meteor or Agni-V Missile? Mysterious Light in Kolkata Sky Sparks Buzz

News 18  

A mysterious light in the sky, which was spotted for around five minutes over several parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, on Thursday gave rise to speculations regarding the sighting of an alien ship. India on Thursday successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile having a range of over 5,000 km, marking a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence. …

Agni-V ballistic missile: Why it is seen as India's nuclear deterrence against China | Top features
2 years ago

Agni-V ballistic missile: Why it is seen as India's nuclear deterrence against China | Top features

India TV News  

India on Thursday successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km. The Agni-V project is aimed at boosting India's nuclear deterrence against China which is known to have missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12,000-15,000 km. Agni-V project is aimed at boosting India's nuclear deterrence against China Agni-V can bring almost the …

UFO spotted? Mysterious light seen in Kolkata sky leave people amazed
2 years ago

UFO spotted? Mysterious light seen in Kolkata sky leave people amazed

India TV News  

A mysterious light which was spotted for around three minutes in several parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, gave rise to speculations regarding the sighting of an alien ship. The sudden appearance of the strange light triggered panic among people and most of them questioned whether "it was an Unidentified Flying Object?" Later it was revealed that the recent night …

India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile having range of 5,000 km
2 years ago

India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile having range of 5,000 km

The Hindu  

India on Thursday successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km, marking a significant boost to the country's strategic deterrence, people familiar with the development said. The test-firing of the missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast came amid India's lingering border row with China. The successful test-firing of …

India successfully test fires nuclear capable Agni-IV missile
2 years, 6 months ago

India successfully test fires nuclear capable Agni-IV missile

India TV News  

India on Monday successfully test-fired a long-range ballistic missile on Agni-IV APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. "A successful training launch of an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, was carried out at approximately 1930 hours today from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, …

India successfully test fires Agni Prime: All you need to know about the nuclear-ballistic, new generation missile
3 years ago

India successfully test fires Agni Prime: All you need to know about the nuclear-ballistic, new generation missile

Firstpost  

The sixth missile in the Agni series, it has a range of 1,000-2,000 kilometres and comes with all the new technology, giving a boost to the country’s defence arsenal India on Saturday successfully tested the new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the Odisha coast. #WATCH | Today India successfully testfired the nuclear-capable …

New generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P tested for second time
3 years ago

New generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P tested for second time

The Hindu  

New generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P was successfully tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha at 11.06 a.m. on Saturday, the Defence Research and Development Organisation said. Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system and has a range of upto 2000 km. Improved parameters DRDO officials …

Agni-V and the end of India's northeastern dilemma
3 years, 1 month ago

Agni-V and the end of India's northeastern dilemma

India Today  

On October 27, India tested the 5,000-km range Agni V intermediate range ballistic missile. Hence, he called for ‘the making of nuclear arms in the shape of medium range capable, from sites within India’s frontiers, of striking with success not only a few chosen targets in Tibet but ranging as far afield as the industrial heart of China in Manchuria …

Agni-V: India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China
3 years, 1 month ago

Agni-V: India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India has test-fired a nuclear-capable …

India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China
3 years, 1 month ago

India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China

LA Times  

India’s ballistic missile Agni-5 is believed to be able to strike nearly all of China. India has test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of 3,125 miles from an island off its east coast amid rising border tensions with China. Beijing’s powerful missile arsenal has driven New Delhi to improve its weapons systems in recent years, with the …

EXPLAINED: As India Plans Agni V Test, Here's How It'll Boost Deterrence And Why China Is Not Amused
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINED: As India Plans Agni V Test, Here's How It'll Boost Deterrence And Why China Is Not Amused

News 18  

First, it was nuclear submarines for Australia and now a test of a long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The upcoming test — said to have been scheduled for September-end, it’s set for some time in October, reports said — described as its “first user trials” was reportedly to assess the ability of the missile to carry multiple warheads, …

India completely self-reliant in missile technology, says G Satheesh Reddy
3 years, 3 months ago

India completely self-reliant in missile technology, says G Satheesh Reddy

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India has achieved “complete self-reliance” in missile technology and the most advanced missiles can now be developed in the country, DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy said on Tuesday. Delivering a lecture during an online event hosted by the JNU, he also asserted that if a country has to become prosperous and ‘Atmanirbhar’, “we need to work on advance …

Pakistan's China-made air defence missiles not working: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan's China-made air defence missiles not working: Report

Op India  

In response to India’s robust air defense capabilities, Pakistan had inducted a Chinese-made Low-to-Medium Altitude Air Defence System LY 80 on March 12 this year. However, in a major embarrassment to Pakistan, the low-quality Chinese-made missiles are reportedly ‘not working.’ As per a Times Now report, the Chinese technicians are in Pakistan for the past two months making an attempt …

India Tests Nuclear-Capable Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile Agni-5
6 years, 11 months ago

India Tests Nuclear-Capable Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile Agni-5

India TV News  

India successfully tested its nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5, marking a significant milestone in the country's missile program. The missile, with a range of 5,000 km, is the most advanced in the Agni series and can be used for various military purposes. The successful test further enhances India's deterrence capabilities and boosts the country's missile capabilities. The missile was …

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