India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test
4 months, 1 week ago

India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: In a significant demonstration of India’s growing military prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation on Saturday successfully flight-tested the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast. The test missile was launched from a ground-based mobile launcher positioned at the launching complex-IV of the Integrated Test Range at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island around 6.55 pm on Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the missile test on Saturday under the country’s first long-range hypersonic mission as a “stupendous” achievement and a “historic moment”. Sources told this newspaper that the test was “a stupendous success as the test missile covered around 1,400 km in its first attempt validating all its subsystems and exhibiting excellent terminal manoeuvres”.

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India successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from Odisha coast
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2 days, 14 hours ago

India successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from Odisha coast

Hindustan Times  

Balasore Mar 26 India Wednesday successfully flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of the Odisha, defence sources said. India successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from Odisha coast Defence Research & Development Organisation and the Indian Navy conducted test launching of the VLSRSAM. “During the test, the target was completely destroyed …

Defence agency, Navy flight-test indigenously-developed surface-to-air missile
3 days, 6 hours ago

Defence agency, Navy flight-test indigenously-developed surface-to-air missile

India Today  

The Defence Research & Development Organisation and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenously developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile on March 26, 2025. The missile was launched from a land-based vertical launcher against a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude, successfully demonstrating its Near-Boundary-Low Altitude capability. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the …

Rajnath Felicitates Hypersonic Missile Project Team
1 month ago

Rajnath Felicitates Hypersonic Missile Project Team

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday felicitated the team of that built the long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile, which passed its flight trials in November last. The successful testing of the long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile positioned India among the select group of nations with hypersonic missile capabilities. Dr Samir V. Kamat, secretary, defence R&D, and Chairman of DRDO, and senior …

India conducts flight trials of first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile
1 month ago

India conducts flight trials of first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile

India Today  

The Defence Research & Development Organisation and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, making it a big milestone for India's defence capabilities. A key highlight of the mission was the successful demonstration of a high-bandwidth two-way datalink system, which transmits real-time seeker images to the …

North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets
2 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong Un vowed to further expand his collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations. The North Korean state media report came a day after South Korea’s military said it detected …

North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful

Al Jazeera  

New intermediate-range hypersonic missile made with lighter materials, making it more lethal at penetrating enemy defences, Pyongyang says. North Korea has carried out the successful test launch of a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile and will accelerate the development of nuclear and missile capabilities, state media report. “What’s so alarming about this missile is that this technology is currently possessed only …

India rides high as missile with cutting-edge SFDR technology tested successfully
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India rides high as missile with cutting-edge SFDR technology tested successfully

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In yet another technological accomplishment, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the final round test of the solid fuel ducted ramjet propulsion based missile system from a defence facility off the Odisha coast on Friday. The indigenously developed missile system was test-fired from a static launcher at the launching complex-III of the integrated test range. Defence sources …

India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts
3 months, 4 weeks ago

India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: India is the first country to develop a long-range hypersonic missile that can travel more than eight times the speed of sound and is a game-changer in global defence technology which no other countries have, claimed defence scientists. The Defence Research and Development Organisation recently test-fired the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile that can carry both conventional and nuclear …

Odisha: Nuclear-capable ballistic missile K-4 test-fired from submarine INS Arighat
4 months ago

Odisha: Nuclear-capable ballistic missile K-4 test-fired from submarine INS Arighat

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: India has successfully test-fired indigenously-developed long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile K-4 from a home- grown submarine positioned at a disclosed location in the Bay of Bengal, making it a strategic player in the South East Asia region. Defence sources said, the submarine-launched ballistic missile was flight-tested by the Strategic Forces Command from INS Arighat on Wednesday. The weapon tested in …

Hypersonic, ballistic missile launches underscore India's weapons prowess
4 months ago

Hypersonic, ballistic missile launches underscore India's weapons prowess

Hindustan Times  

The successful launch of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile and the first test of the 3,500km K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine have put the spotlight on the country’s growing prowess in indigenously developing advanced weapon systems to strengthen the military’s capabilities. This includes achievements ranging from successfully testing the second phase of India’s ballistic missile defence system to …

India tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile from submarine Arighaat: Report
4 months ago

India tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile from submarine Arighaat: Report

Firstpost  

India has tested nuclear-capable K-4 missile from newly-inducted nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat, according to a report India has tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from the newly-inducted submarine Arighaat, according to a report. The Times of India has reported that India on Wednesday tested K-4 intermediate range ballistic missile from Arighaat. While Arighaat carries K-4 missiles, its predecessor Arihant carries 750-km …

India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from nuclear submarine INS Arighaat
4 months ago

India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from nuclear submarine INS Arighaat

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In a leap forward in deterrence capability, India has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed long range nuclear-capable ballistic missile K-4 from a home grown submarine positioned at an undisclosed location in the Bay of Bengal, making it a strategic player in the South East Asia region. Defence sources said the submarine-launched ballistic missile was flight-tested by the Strategic Forces …

India to continue missile tests in future to strengthen its armoury: Sources
4 months, 1 week ago

India to continue missile tests in future to strengthen its armoury: Sources

India Today  

India is planning to continue missile tests in the coming future to achieve its objective of creating a strong armoury of missiles, sources said. The tests in future will be focused on developing and testing both long and medium-range missiles of different types, defence sources added while speaking to India Today TV. Hypersonic missiles are considered the next frontier in …

Hypersonic missiles: The age of AI is raising risk levels
4 months, 1 week ago

Hypersonic missiles: The age of AI is raising risk levels

Live Mint  

It’s a no-brainer that global geopolitics is dictating the modern arms race, with security concerns, power struggles and shifting alliances driving nations to expand and modernize their military capabilities. The successful testing of India’s indigenously-developed long-range hypersonic missile supports this contention, while marking a big leap in the country’s tech capability. There are two primary types, both fast and sneaky: …

In Graphics l What are hypersonic missiles that India now boasts of developing?
4 months, 1 week ago

In Graphics l What are hypersonic missiles that India now boasts of developing?

Firstpost  

India successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha on Sunday. Calling this a ‘historic achievement’, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is now placed among the select group of countries that possess such advanced military capabilities India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation achieved a historic feat as it successfully test-fired the nation’s maiden long-range …

How DRDO’s successful hypersonic missile test will boost India’s deterrence capability
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4 months, 1 week ago

How DRDO’s successful hypersonic missile test will boost India’s deterrence capability

Firstpost  

This test marks an important milestone in India’s strategic deterrence capabilities, and now India is among a select group of nations, which includes the United States, Russia, and China The Defence Research and Development Organisation on November 16, 2024, conducted a successful flight test of a long-range hypersonic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Hypersonic …

Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer
4 months, 1 week 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 …

How India's hypersonic missile test puts China, Pakistan on notice
4 months, 1 week ago

How India's hypersonic missile test puts China, Pakistan on notice

India Today  

Taking a crucial step towards getting India into the elite group of countries to have hypersonic missiles in its military arsenal, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully flight-tested the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile from the Dr A.P.J. Missile scientists claim India has indigenously developed the technology for the hypersonic missile to take unpredictable trajectories and elude interceptor …

India test-fires its first long-range hypersonic missile
4 months, 1 week ago

India test-fires its first long-range hypersonic missile

Hindustan Times  

India on Sunday announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully test-fired the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast, a step towards strengthening the military’s capabilities with a new weapon system. Flight trial of DRDO's long range hypersonic missile being successfully conducted at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. “India has achieved a …

India successfully tests its first long-range hypersonic missile, MoD calls it a 'historic moment'
4 months, 1 week ago

India successfully tests its first long-range hypersonic missile, MoD calls it a 'historic moment'

Firstpost  

The hypersonic missile is designed to carry several payloads for ranges greater than 1500 km. It can be used by all the services of the Indian Armed Forces The flight trial of the long range hypersonic missile was conducted on Saturday night. X/ @Rajnath Singh India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic …

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile, joins select club
4 months, 1 week ago

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile, joins select club

Hindustan Times  

This hypersonic missile can reportedly carry various payloads for ranges over 1500km for all the Services of the Indian Armed Forces. The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Saturday conducted a successful flight test of long range hypersonic missile from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast in what was termed as a ‘major milestone’ by Defence …

India Successfully Tests Long-Range Hypersonic Missile, Rajnath Singh Congratulates DRDO
4 months, 1 week ago

India Successfully Tests Long-Range Hypersonic Missile, Rajnath Singh Congratulates DRDO

ABP News  

India conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. "India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. I congratulate Team @DRDO_India, our Armed Forces and the Industry for stupendous achievement," Singh …

India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful
4 months, 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 …

‘India successfully conducts flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile,’ says Rajnath Singh
4 months, 1 week ago

‘India successfully conducts flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile,’ says Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry for the successful flight trial of the country's first long-range hypersonic mission, and termed …

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile | WATCH
4 months, 1 week ago

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile | WATCH

India TV News  

India achieved a historic milestone in defence technology by successfully conducting a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile on Saturday. This groundbreaking achievement cements India’s position among the select group of nations possessing advanced hypersonic missile technology. The missile is the result of extensive research and development carried out by the laboratories of the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile …

India’s first long-range hypersonic missile flight trials successful
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s first long-range hypersonic missile flight trials successful

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India achieved a significant milestone in missile technology with the successful flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile, conducted on Saturday night. The Defence Research and Development Organisation launched the missile from a mobile ground-based launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha, around 6.55 pm. The missile was …

Navy to test new anti-ship ballistic missile with 1,000 km range soon
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Navy to test new anti-ship ballistic missile with 1,000 km range soon

India Today  

India will test its new anti-ship ballistic missile, which will be able to strike targets at a range of over 1,000 km in a major step towards bolstering firepower of the defence forces. The missile test is scheduled to be held in the next few days, which would be done from the eastern coast of the country, top sources told …

DRDO conducts successful Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank ‘Zorawar’, flight test of short range missile
6 months, 2 weeks ago

DRDO conducts successful Field Firing Trials of Indian Light Tank ‘Zorawar’, flight test of short range missile

Op India  

Defence Research and Development Organisation on September 13, 2024, successfully conducted the preliminary automotive trials of the Indian light Tank, Zorawar, a highly versatile platform capable of deployment in high-altitude areas. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Indian Army, and all associated industry partners for the successful trials of the Indian Light Tank. Successful flight tests of Vertical …

India tests second phase of key ballistic missile defence system
8 months ago

India tests second phase of key ballistic missile defence system

Hindustan Times  

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the second phase of India’s ballistic missile defence system off the Odisha coast to thwart threats from missiles with a range of 5,000 km, the defence ministry announced. India is pursuing its ballistic missile defence programme in two phases – the first phase has been completed while the second is …

WATCH: India successfully conducts flight test of Phase-II ballistic missile defence system
8 months ago

WATCH: India successfully conducts flight test of Phase-II ballistic missile defence system

Firstpost  

The flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating a complete network-centric warfare weapon system, the defence ministry said The phase-II AD endo-atmospheric missile is an indigenously developed two-stage solid propelled ground-launched missile system. #WATCH | Defence Research & Development Organisation successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on 24th July 2024. ”The DRDO successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile …

India tests second phase of ballistic missile defence system successfully
8 months ago

India tests second phase of ballistic missile defence system successfully

Hindustan Times  

India successfully tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system on Wednesday, showing its ability to defend against enemy missiles with a range of 5,000 km. DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. “The DRDO successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24,” the ministry said. It is designed to counter various enemy ballistic missile …

India successfully tests anti-radiation indigenously developed Air to Surface Rudram-II missile
10 months ago

India successfully tests anti-radiation indigenously developed Air to Surface Rudram-II missile

India TV News  

India successfully tests anti-radiation indigenously developed Air to Surface Rudram-II missile This is the second generation of the indigenously developed anti-radiation missile. India on Wednesday successfully flight tested anti-radiation indigenously developed Air to Surface RudraM-II missile from Su-30 MK-I off the Odisha coast. The missile, Rudram, is India's first indigenously developed anti-radiation weapon system and it was test-fired by the …

Indigenous Cruise Missile clears DRDO's flight test with success: All you need to know
11 months, 1 week ago

Indigenous Cruise Missile clears DRDO's flight test with success: All you need to know

India TV News  

DRDO has reportedly conducted a successful flight test for the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile. The missile’s performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar, Electro-Optical Tracking System and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path. This successful flight test has also established the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system developed …

DRDO successfully flight-test 'Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile' off Odisha | WATCH
11 months, 1 week ago

DRDO successfully flight-test 'Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile' off Odisha | WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation conducted a successful flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Thursday. "The missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar, Electro-Optical Tracking System and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight …

N. Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that is easier to hide
11 months, 3 weeks ago

N. Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that is easier to hide

LA Times  

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows the test-fire of what they call an intermediate-range ballistic missile on the outskirts of Pyongyang, North Korea, on Tuesday. North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered with solid propellants, extending a run of weapons tests that’s deepening a nuclear standoff with neighbors and the United …

North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that’s easier to hide
11 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that’s easier to hide

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday it had tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered with solid propellants, extending a run of weapons tests that’s deepening a nuclear standoff with neighbors and the United States. The report by North Korean state media came a day after the South Korean and Japanese militaries detected a missile launched from near …

Lagging Behind Russia, USA Announces Test Of Hypersonic Missile; Putin Already Using Them In Ukraine
1 year ago

Lagging Behind Russia, USA Announces Test Of Hypersonic Missile; Putin Already Using Them In Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Lagging Behind Russia, USA Announces Test Of Hypersonic Missile; Putin Already Using Them In Ukraine The US Air Force conducted a successful test of a hypersonic mission in the Pacific Ocean on March 19. In a statement, the US Air Force said the test of an air-launched rapid response weapon was conducted after a B-52 bomber left the island of …

The MIRV leap that fires up India’s nuclear deterrence
1 year 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 …

India Successfully Tests Agni-5 Missile
1 year 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 …

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

North Korea is testing hypersonic missiles. How do they work?
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea is testing hypersonic missiles. How do they work?

The Hindu  

North Korea said on Monday it had tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, amid an intensifying race for the next generation of long-range rockets that are difficult to detect and intercept. North Korea’s first hypersonic missile test in 2021 featured a glider-shaped warhead, while a 2022 launch used what South Korean military officials and analysts said was …

North Korea says it has tested new hypersonic missile that could reach Japan
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea says it has tested new hypersonic missile that could reach Japan

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 North Korea said it tested …

North Korea says it test-fired hypersonic missile
1 year, 2 months ago

North Korea says it test-fired hypersonic missile

Firstpost  

The latest development in North Korea’s quest for cutting-edge weapons to threaten US and South Korean targets was the successful test-firing of a new ballistic missile fitted with a hypersonic manoeuvrable payload, which the country said on Monday. According to a brief article published by the official Korean Central News Agency, the solid-fuel intercontinental missile bears the description of being …

India successfully flight tests Akash-NG missile
1 year, 2 months ago

India successfully flight tests Akash-NG missile

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Friday successfully flight-tested a new generation Akash-NG missile off the coast of Odisha, in a major boost to the country's military prowess. It said the flight test was conducted against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at a very low altitude and the successful firing of the weapon system has paved the way for its user trials. …

India Successfully Conducts Flight-test of New-generation AKASH Missile
1 year, 2 months ago

India Successfully Conducts Flight-test of New-generation AKASH Missile

News 18  

India on Friday conducted a successful flight test of the new generation AKASH missile from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha, officials said. “It has validated the functioning of the complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed Radio Frequency Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system”, the officials said. The …

DRDO successfully flight-tests 'Agni Prime' new generation ballistic missile off Odisha Coast
1 year, 9 months ago

DRDO successfully flight-tests 'Agni Prime' new generation ballistic missile off Odisha Coast

India TV News  

Agni Prime Missile: India successfully flight-tested the Agni Prime New Generation Ballistic Missile off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday, June 7. According to officials, the ballistic missile was testfired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation at around 7:30 PM from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. This was the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the Users after three …

India can develop hypersonic missiles in 8 yrs post govt nod: BrahMos Aerospace
2 years, 1 month ago

India can develop hypersonic missiles in 8 yrs post govt nod: BrahMos Aerospace

India Today  

Considering the critical role hypersonic missiles played in the Russia-Ukraine war, BrahMos Aerospace Corporation on Tuesday said if such a missile was required in India, it could be developed within eight years. “If we want a hypersonic missile, we will take only eight years to develop it after approval from the government,” said the corporation. “The missile already flies at …

India test-fires Agni-V ballistic missile having range of 5,000 km
2 years, 3 months 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 can now intercept missile of 5,000-km class: DRDO chief on flight test of Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor
2 years, 4 months ago

India can now intercept missile of 5,000-km class: DRDO chief on flight test of Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor

Firstpost  

The missile AD-1 is part of the phase 2 development programme of the BMD shield and can destroy both ballistic missiles and low-flying fighter aircraft New Delhi: The AD-1 missile, launched on Wednesday, will provide a major capability boost to the Indian defence sector and with it, the country can now destroy incoming enemy ballistic missiles fired at it from …

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