India successfully tests nuclear capable K4 ballistic missile from INS Arihant
4 years, 11 months ago

India successfully tests nuclear capable K4 ballistic missile from INS Arihant

India TV News  

The test fire of 3,500-kilometre range ballistic missile known as K-4 from a nuclear capable submarine was successful, sources in Defence Research and Development Organsiation said on Sunday. The missile developed by DRDO would be equipped on indigenous Indian Navy Ship Arihant, which is nuclear-powered submarine. These missiles, once inducted, will be the mainstay of the Arihant class of indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarines and will give India the stand off capability to launch nuclear weapons submerged in Indian waters. Indian Navy Ship Arihant It is Indian Navy Ship Arihant, the first and only operational SSBN, is armed with K-15 Sagarika missiles with a range of 750 km.

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Exclusive: In a first, Indian Navy to induct submarine, destroyer, and missile frigate ship together
1 week, 5 days ago

Exclusive: In a first, Indian Navy to induct submarine, destroyer, and missile frigate ship together

India TV News  

In what comes as a big boost to the strength of the Indian Navy, it will for the first time induct one submarine, one destroyer, and a missile frigate together. The Indian Navy is slated to induct the last Kalvari class submarine of Project 75, INS Vagsheer along with the last destroyer ship of Project 15 INS Surat, and a …

Pak Chose Weapon Over People’s Welfare: Navy Chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Pak Chose Weapon Over People’s Welfare: Navy Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi took a swipe at Pakistan’s goal to become 50 ships strong by the next decade. Speaking at the annual press conference ahead of Navy Day on December 4, the Navy Chief said, “We are aware of the surprising growth of the Pakistan Navy and their aim to become 50 ship force …

Nuclear-powered attack submarine will be ready by 2036, says Navy Chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Nuclear-powered attack submarine will be ready by 2036, says Navy Chief

India Today  

The Indian Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine programme has been approved by the government and the first such submarine will be ready by 2036, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday. The Navy Chief further said that the recent commissioning of INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, marked a critical milestone in the Navy's nuclear deterrence capability. Notably, …

INS Arighat's K-4 missile test: A giant leap in India’s naval defence
1 month, 1 week ago

INS Arighat's K-4 missile test: A giant leap in India’s naval defence

Firstpost  

India’s successful test of the K-4 missile from INS Arighaat has solidified its position as a critical player in the Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean The missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,500 kilometres away, significantly enhances India's nuclear triad, which comprises land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, air-launched weapons, and now, sea-based SLBMs. INS Arighaat India’s successful test of its newly …

Arighat fires K4 nuclear missile: How ‘Dead Hand’ bolsters India’s defence
1 month, 1 week ago

Arighat fires K4 nuclear missile: How ‘Dead Hand’ bolsters India’s defence

Firstpost  

For decades, India has maintained a measured approach to its defence capabilities, but the challenges posed by an assertive China and an unstable Pakistan require robust deterrence India’s message is clear: we seek peace, but we are prepared for any eventuality. Image: REUTERS India’s defence narrative has taken a historic leap with the successful test-firing of the K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic …

Odisha: Nuclear-capable ballistic missile K-4 test-fired from submarine INS Arighat
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile tested by Indian Navy from submarine INS Arighaat, here’s all about it
1 month, 2 weeks ago

K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile tested by Indian Navy from submarine INS Arighaat, here’s all about it

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy on Wednesday carried out the test firing of the 3,500 Km K-4 ballistic missile from the newly-inducted nuclear submarine INS Arighaat, reported ANI. The Navy has two nuclear submarines, the INS Arihant and the Arighaat, that can fire ballistic missiles. All about K-4 Ballistic Missile: Designed to be launched from underwater platforms, the K-4 ballistic missile is …

India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from INS Arighaat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a test firing of the 3,500 km-range K-4 ballistic missile from its newly inducted nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat. This upgrade makes INS Arighaat a formidable addition to India’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet, providing the country with greater flexibility and strength in its strategic defense posture. India's nuclear submarine India's nuclear submarine fleet includes the …

Nuclear-capable ballistic missile tested by Indian Navy from INS Arighaat
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nuclear-capable ballistic missile tested by Indian Navy from INS Arighaat

Op India  

The freshly commissioned nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat has reportedly successfully tested India’s nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile. According to reports, there was no official announcement regarding development, however, the sources disclosed that the 6,000-ton INS Arighaat was used to test the solid-fueled K-4 missile. The details are being analysed and the top military and political brass would be briefed by …

India successfully tests nuclear-capable 3,500 km range ballistic missile from submarine INS Arighaat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India successfully tests nuclear-capable 3,500 km range ballistic missile from submarine INS Arighaat

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile with a range of 3,500 km from the recently inducted nuclear submarine INS Arighaat. The Indian Navy had inducted the submarine in August in the Vishakhapatnam-based Ship Building Centre. The sources said that prior to the full-range test of the missile, the DRDO had carried out …

India successfully tests K-4 nuclear-capable missile from nuclear submarine INS Arighaat
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

How China’s expanding nuclear arsenal calls for India’s deterrence strategy rehaul
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How China’s expanding nuclear arsenal calls for India’s deterrence strategy rehaul

Firstpost  

As per estimates, China now possesses roughly 500 nuclear warheads, and numbers and quality are growing faster than the other nuclear weapon powers The Pentagon’s 2023 report to Congress assessed that China now has approximately 500 nuclear warheads for delivery by land-based ballistic missiles, sea-based ballistic missiles, road-mobile systems, and bombers. Nuclear Warhead Stockpile The Pentagon’s 2023 report to Congress …

India to continue missile tests in future to strengthen its armoury: Sources
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

India's Nuclear Submarines: A Deterrence Tool in the Indo-Pacific
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Nuclear Submarines: A Deterrence Tool in the Indo-Pacific

India TV News  

India has successfully launched its fourth nuclear-powered submarine (SSBN) at the Ship Building Center in Visakhapatnam. The submarine, dubbed S4*, boasts 75% indigenous components and features 4 ballistic missiles with a range of 3,500 km. This deployment strengthens India's nuclear deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, as it enhances the country's strategic command and control capabilities and provides excellent stealth …

INS Arighat and Implications for India’s Sea-based Nuclear Deterrence
4 months, 1 week ago

INS Arighat and Implications for India’s Sea-based Nuclear Deterrence

The Quint  

On 29 August, the Indian Navy commissioned into service the 6,000-tonne INS Arighat, the second Arihant-class SSBN. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that ‘Arighat’ would further strengthen India's three-tier retaliatory nuclear deterrent capability. As per the Ministry of Defence, the “technological advancements undertaken indigenously on Arighat make it significantly …

Arighat induction revives ‘no first use’ debate
4 months, 1 week ago

Arighat induction revives ‘no first use’ debate

Hindustan Times  

India has just inducted its second indigenous nuclear ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighat. India will now have two SSBNs – INS Arihant and INS Arighat -- patrolling the high seas as a crucial part of the country’s nuclear triad and second-strike capability. Why, some wonder, is India investing in expanding its nuclear ballistic missile submarine capability when it should …

India’s nuclear triad projects dominance over the Indo-Pacific
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s nuclear triad projects dominance over the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: By commissioning two nuclear ballistic missile submarines during his two terms in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown commitment to "India First” policy commensurate with the stated objective of India acquiring ‘credible, minimum’ and indigenous nuclear deterrent with second strike capability. In the meantime, INS Dhruv, India’s first ballistic missile tracker ship, was commissioned on September 10, …

INS Arighaat, India’s second nuclear ballistic missile submarine, commissioned into service
4 months, 1 week ago

INS Arighaat, India’s second nuclear ballistic missile submarine, commissioned into service

The Hindu  

India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighaat, was commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. “The Arighaat will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, establish strategic balance and peace and play a decisive role in the country’s security,” Mr. Singh said at the induction ceremony. The completion of …

India commissions INS Arighaat, sharpens nuclear deterrence
4 months, 1 week ago

India commissions INS Arighaat, sharpens nuclear deterrence

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Thursday commissioned its second indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighaat, at Visakhapatnam, with defence minister Rajnath Singh asserting that it “will further strengthen India’s nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic balance and peace in the region, and play a decisive role in the security of the country.” Union defence minister Rajnath Singh …

India gets second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat commissioned
4 months, 1 week ago

India gets second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat commissioned

Live Mint  

India commissioned its second nuclear-powered missile submarine on Thursday. The Indian nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine programme is a closely guarded project with only sparse details available for public consumption. In October 2022 it made headlines after the Defence Ministry indicated that INS Arihant had carried out the successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Bay of Bengal with …

INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear submarine to be commissioned on August 29
4 months, 1 week ago

INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear submarine to be commissioned on August 29

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is all set to commission India’s second Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear submarine, at Visakhapatnam at the secretive Ship Building Centre in the Eastern Naval Command on Thursday. The boat christened as INS Arighat, translated to ‘destroyer of the enemy’, with pennant number S3, is the second in its class after INS Arihant, which was commissioned in …

'Arighaat will strengthen India's nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence': Rajnath Singh
4 months, 1 week ago

'Arighaat will strengthen India's nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence': Rajnath Singh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The technically advanced second Arihant-Class submarine 'INS Arighaat' was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Thursday at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In his address, the Defence Minister described it as an achievement for the nation and exuded confidence that Arighaat “will further strengthen India's nuclear triad, enhance nuclear deterrence, help in establishing strategic …

India to get its 2nd nuclear submarine
4 months, 1 week ago

India to get its 2nd nuclear submarine

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighat or S-3, in the presence of top officers including Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at a quiet event in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, according to people aware of the matter. India will now have two SSBNs – INS Arihant and INS Arighat -- patrolling the …

Indian Navy approaches government for two nuclear attack submarines
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Navy approaches government for two nuclear attack submarines

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: With 'Project Delta', its plan to augment its submarine fleet, delayed beyond 2027 due to Russia’s war with Ukraine, the Indian Navy has approached the government for approval to build two nuclear-powered conventionally armed submarines or SSNs to deter the country’s adversaries in the Indo-Pacific. As reported by Hindustan Times earlier, India’s second nuclear-powered nuclear missile-armed submarine, SSBN …

New capabilities: India and the Agni-V with MIRV
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific
1 year, 3 months ago

Navy wants a third carrier, nuclear subs to counter China in the Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

With Chinese Navy expected to increase its footprint in Indian Ocean through logistics support bases from Straits of Malacca to Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy has asked the Modi government for muscling up its strength by building another aircraft carrier, three nuclear powered submarines and six diesel-electric conventional submarines to tackle the PLA challenge. Indian MiG-29 K fighter makes a …

Dedicated rocket forces: Options and challenges for India
1 year, 7 months ago

Dedicated rocket forces: Options and challenges for India

Firstpost  

As per its defence strategy and doctrinal positions, China is expected to extensively use its rocket forces during the initial days of the conflict. Till now, India’s ballistic missiles were meant to carry nuclear warheads as part of the minimum credible deterrence strategy. According to Pentagon estimates, this includes 1,200 conventionally armed short-range ballistic missiles, 200 to 300 conventional medium-range …

Road To 2047: India Is Gradually Strengthening Its Naval Power In High Seas Amid Challenges
2 years ago

Road To 2047: India Is Gradually Strengthening Its Naval Power In High Seas Amid Challenges

ABP News  

The Indian Navy was enriched with two most powerful warships last week. Though the Indian Navy aims to acquire a fleet strength of 200 warships by 2027, the present strength of 150 requires serious attention from the country’s strategic planners. Under Project 75, the Indian Navy commissioned its fifth of the six Scorpene submarines of INS Kalvari class, with the …

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 …

Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India
2 years, 2 months ago

Why the Arihant missile test was critical for India

Hindustan Times  

Reports of the successful test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile by INS Arihant, India’s sole operational nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine, on October 14, should convey an uplifting message of reassurance to the public. Although INS Arihant undertook its first, notional, “deterrent patrol” in 2018, impressive visuals of the missile launch demonstrate Arihant’s fully-operational status as well as its crew’s proficiency. …

Deterrence messaging behind INS Arihant’s N-missile launch
2 years, 2 months ago

Deterrence messaging behind INS Arihant’s N-missile launch

Hindustan Times  

On October 14, the Narendra Modi government quietly announced the successful launch of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile from India’s first sub-surface ballistic nuclear INS Arihant. A day later, the Western Naval Command announced the return of the latest Kalveri Class diesel attack missile firing submarine INS Vela from an eight-and-a-half month deployment from its base port The Twitter handle of …

Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant carries successful launch of ballistic missile
2 years, 2 months ago

Nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant carries successful launch of ballistic missile

India TV News  

INS Arihand test fire: India's nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant on Friday carried out a successful launch of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Bay of Bengal with a "very high accuracy", the defence ministry said. "INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile on October 14. "The successful user training launch of the SLBM by …

India successfully test fires nuclear capable Agni-IV missile
2 years, 7 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 Quietly Launches 3rd Arihant-class Nuclear-powered Submarine, Can Carry 8 Ballistic Missiles: Report
3 years ago

India Quietly Launches 3rd Arihant-class Nuclear-powered Submarine, Can Carry 8 Ballistic Missiles: Report

News 18  

India has launched its third Arihant-class a nuclear powered Submarine in Visakhapatnam. According to the Janes Defence Weekly, the new boat, referred to as the S4, is slightly bigger than INS Arihant and can carry at least 8 K-4 ballistic missiles. The magazine’s December 29 report states that the S4 submersible ballistic nuclear submarine was launched on November 23 and …

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: India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China
3 years, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

Indian Navy to operate mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines: Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Navy to operate mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines: Govt

India Today  

The Indian Navy will operate a mix of nuclear and conventional diesel-electric submarines in the future to deal with the threats around the country, according to a senior government official's statement on Monday. The announcement comes against the backdrop of the Australian Navy's decision to cancel its USD 90 billion deal with France for building conventional submarines and opt for …

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

AUKUS highlights India’s own submarine development efforts and delays
3 years, 3 months ago

AUKUS highlights India’s own submarine development efforts and delays

The Hindu  

Australia’s announcement to acquire nuclear-powered submarines under the tripartite arrangement with the U.K. and the U.S. puts the spotlight on India’s own submarine efforts, ongoing tender for manufacturing six conventional submarines with technology transfer under Project-75I and the indigenous programme to build six nuclear-powered attack submarines. However, both the conventional and nuclear-powered projects were delayed and the first vessel was …

Where Does India Stand In the Indo-Pacific Nuclear Tinderbox?
3 years, 3 months ago

Where Does India Stand In the Indo-Pacific Nuclear Tinderbox?

The Quint  

In mid-September, North Korea said it tested a strategic cruise missile that could easily evade the network of ballistic missile defences that the South Koreans, Japanese and Americans have established. South Korea has no nuclear weapons, but the betting is that prolonged tensions with North Korea could possibly push South Korea, and possibly even Japan, over the nuclear threshold. Aggressive …

Govt issues formal tender for 6 submarines under strategic partnership model
3 years, 5 months ago

Govt issues formal tender for 6 submarines under strategic partnership model

India Today  

A long pending project of the Indian Navy for building of indigenous submarines is finally set to kick off as the Ministry of Defence has issued Request for Proposal for its mega submarine programme. This is the first acquisition programme under the Strategic Partnership Model for construction of six Conventional Submarines named Project-75. The project is part of the strategic …

DRDO successfully tests new generation nuclear capable missile Agni-P
3 years, 6 months ago

DRDO successfully tests new generation nuclear capable missile Agni-P

The Hindu  

A new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-P was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation on Monday. Various telemetry and radar stations positioned along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile, the statement said adding, “The missile followed text book trajectory, meeting all mission objectives with high level of accuracy.” Congratulating DRDO, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

First three Navy nuke attack submarines to be 95% Made in India
3 years, 6 months ago

First three Navy nuke attack submarines to be 95% Made in India

India Today  

In a major boost to the government's bid to indigenise the defence sector, the first three nuclear attack submarines planned to be built by the Indian Navy would be 95 per cent made in India. The Cabinet Committee on Security is considering the Navy proposal worth over Rs 50,000 crore for indigenously building three nuclear attack submarines which would be …

India test-fires air launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
4 years, 2 months ago

India test-fires air launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

The Hindu  

In a display of its growing combat prowess, the Indian Air Force on Friday successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal, official sources said. In May last year, the Indian Air Force for the first time had successfully test fired the aerial version of the …

India test-fires new version of nuclear capable Shaurya missile
4 years, 3 months ago

India test-fires new version of nuclear capable Shaurya missile

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: India on Saturday successfully test-fired indigenously developed hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile, an advanced version of Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile K-15. The 10-metre-long nuclear-capable Shaurya missile has a strike range of around 800 kilometres. The test-flight of Shaurya missile comes just a couple of days after the country successfully test-fired an extended range version of surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos …

India successfully test-fires new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya Missile
4 years, 3 months ago

India successfully test-fires new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya Missile

India TV News  

In a major success amid the ongoing border crisis with China, India on Saturday successfully test-fired a new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya missile off the coast of Odisha which can strike targets at around 800 kms. The new version of the missile was testfired successfully and would be inducted in the strategic forces to complement one of the existing missiles …

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