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 Agni-5 believed to be able to strike nearly all of China. India has been developing its medium- and long-range nuclear and missile systems since the 1990s amid increasing strategic competition with China in a major boost to the country’s defense capabilities.

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Why Asia wants India's BrahMos missile
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why Asia wants India's BrahMos missile

India Today  

India is poised to finalize a $700 million deal with Vietnam for the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, marking a significant milestone in its defence export strategy. The BrahMos missile, a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, is among the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, capable of reaching speeds between Mach 2.5 and Mach 3.5. The …

India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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
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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 in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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'
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful
1 month, 3 weeks 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’s first long-range hypersonic missile flight trials successful
1 month, 3 weeks 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
2 months 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 …

Why new weapons China reveals at Zhuhai Airshow 2024 should worry its neighbours
2 months ago

Why new weapons China reveals at Zhuhai Airshow 2024 should worry its neighbours

Firstpost  

China’s Airshow 2024, set to take place in Zhuhai from November 12-17, is more than just an exhibition of cutting-edge military technology—it’s a bold display of China’s growing power raising alarms across the Asia-Pacific region India included. J-35A stealth fighter jet The J-35A stealth fighter jet, making its first appearance at Airshow China 2024, is raising concerns among China’s neighbours. …

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, …

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 …

India successfully tests BMD system as interceptor destroys incoming missile
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India successfully tests BMD system as interceptor destroys incoming missile

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: India's efforts to develop a robust multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence shield received a significant boost with the advanced area defence interceptor successfully destroying an incoming ballistic missile in the endo-atmospheric region over the Bay of Bengal. Defence sources stated that the low-altitude supersonic interceptor missile, fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, successfully intercepted the target missile launched …

India now has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India now has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The number of nuclear weapons with India surpassed those with Pakistan in January 2024, said Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in its latest report on Monday. These refer to the nuclear triad of aircraft and land-based missiles and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, More significantly, while China has for the first time started deploying some of its nuclear warheads …

India expanding its nuclear arsenal with eye on China: SIPRI
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India expanding its nuclear arsenal with eye on China: SIPRI

Hindustan Times  

India expanded its nuclear arsenal slightly in 2023 and appeared to be placing growing emphasis on longer-range weapons capable of striking targets across China, said the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in a new yearbook released on Monday. “While Pakistan remains the main focus of India’s nuclear deterrent, India appears to be placing growing emphasis on longer-range weapons, including those …

India has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan, China ups arsenal: Report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan, China ups arsenal: Report

India Today  

India has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan, while China has increased its nuclear arsenal from 410 warheads in January 2023 to 500 in January 2024, as per a report by a Swedish think-tank. With the world witnessing two wars in the past two years, an analysis by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute found that nine nuclear-armed nations, including India, Pakistan …

Iran-Israel lesson: Effective missile defence is costly and could be risky too
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran-Israel lesson: Effective missile defence is costly and could be risky too

Live Mint  

The conflicts between Ukraine and Russia and between Israel and Iran over Palestine have demonstrated that missile defence has come of age. Even before Israel, with the help of the US and its allies, successfully intercepted nearly all of the 320 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles that Iran launched last week, the Ukrainians had reported that they had shot down …

India to test 130 km strike range Astra Mark-2 air-to-air missile for IAF
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India to test 130 km strike range Astra Mark-2 air-to-air missile for IAF

Hindustan Times  

In a major capability boost for the Air Force's fighter fleet, India is planning to carry out the first test of the 120-130 km strike range Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile in next few months. The Astra Mark-1 air-to-air missile with strike range of around 90-100 kms is already in the Indian Air Force and is already integrated with the …

Strategic Shifts: India’s MIRV Milestone and Nuclear Policy Dynamics
9 months ago

Strategic Shifts: India’s MIRV Milestone and Nuclear Policy Dynamics

The Diplomat  

In a pivotal moment for India’s national security landscape, recent developments in the country’s missile program signaled a significant leap in technological prowess. The successful testing of Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology on the Agni-V ballistic missile has not only bolstered India’s strategic capabilities but also raised questions about the potential impact on its nuclear doctrine. Recent Developments in …

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 …

Kamal Davar | How MIRV makes a difference: Agni-5 takes India into a new strategic level
9 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, …

The Agni-5 trial has strengthened India’s strategic deterrence
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Mission Divyastra: Agni-5 gets multiple warheads capability
9 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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
10 months 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 …

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 …

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

India prioritising longer-range nuclear weapons targeting China
1 year, 6 months ago

India prioritising longer-range nuclear weapons targeting China

Live Mint  

The world's nine nuclear-armed nations, in a continuing global trend, have made significant strides in modernising their nuclear arsenals, with some deploying new nuclear-capable weapon systems. The United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel are all actively involved in this race for nuclear supremacy. Notably, Russia and the United States possess nearly 90% …

DRDO successfully flight-tests 'Agni Prime' new generation ballistic missile off Odisha Coast
1 year, 7 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 …

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 …

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 …

IAF successfully test fires BrahMos air launched missile's extended version
2 years ago

IAF successfully test fires BrahMos air launched missile's extended version

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force on Thursday successfully fired the extended range version of the BrahMos Air Launch missile. “Carrying out a precision strike against a Ship target from a Su-30 MKI aircraft in the Bay of Bengal region, the missile achieved the desired mission objectives”, the IAF tweeted. The BrahMos missile achieved the desired mission objectives against a Ship target …

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 …

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