Iran-Israel lesson: Effective missile defence is costly and could be risky too
8 months 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 all 80 of the drones that the Russians had dispatched against them on one New Year’s weekend. A single interceptor missile used by Israel or Ukraine costs between $100,000 and $500,000, compared to the $20,000 per drone that Iran and Russia spent. In the Red Sea, the US navy used a $2 million missile to intercept a $2,000 drone that Yemen’s Houthi insurgents launched at one of its ships. Some of India’s missile defence systems are of Russian and Israeli origin, which gives them both leverage over New Delhi’s foreign policy.

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What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India
6 days, 16 hours ago

What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India

Firstpost  

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INS Arighat's K-4 missile test: A giant leap in India’s naval defence
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Iran preparing to 'respond' to Israel's October attacks, adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Iran preparing to 'respond' to Israel's October attacks, adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says

Firstpost  

Israeli airstrikes on October 26 targeted key Iranian military installations, including missile production sites, air defence systems, and nuclear infrastructure, as tensions between the two nations escalate Iran is preparing to “respond” to Israel, Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in an interview published by Iran’s Tasnim news agency on Sunday. Israeli …

Israel's Strategic Strike on Iran: Implications for Regional Security
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Strategic Strike on Iran: Implications for Regional Security

Firstpost  

Israeli airstrikes on critical Iranian targets underscore their commitment to security, while Iran's constrained response reflects both strategic caution and the tangible impact of the recent attacks on its defence capabilities. Whether this serves as a lasting deterrent or precipitates further conflict remains to be seen.

Israel's Strategic Strike on Iran: Implications for Regional Security
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Strategic Strike on Iran: Implications for Regional Security

Firstpost  

Israeli airstrikes on Iran's air defences and military infrastructure highlight their commitment to security, while Iran's constrained response reflects both strategic caution and the tangible impact of the recent attacks on its defence capabilities. Whether this serves as a lasting deterrent or precipitates further conflict remains to be seen.

Israeli Strikes on Iran Challenge the Credibility of Russian Air Defense Systems
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Strikes on Iran Challenge the Credibility of Russian Air Defense Systems

Firstpost  

Israeli strikes on Iran challenge the credibility of Russian air defense systems. The successful attacks on Iranian missile manufacturing sites and military sites revealed serious weaknesses in the S-300 defense system, highlighting the challenges faced by Russia in maintaining its standing in the global arms market.

India Expresses Deep Concern Over Israel's Airstrikes on Iran: 'Hostilities Are To Nobody's Benefit'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Expresses Deep Concern Over Israel's Airstrikes on Iran: 'Hostilities Are To Nobody's Benefit'

ABP News  

India expresses deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East following a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting military infrastructure in Iran. The MEA statement emphasizes that the ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit and urges all parties involved to return to dialogue and diplomacy.

India Expresses Deep Concern Over Israel's Airstrikes on Iran
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Expresses Deep Concern Over Israel's Airstrikes on Iran

Live Mint  

India expresses concern regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Saturday, stating that they are deeply concerned by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond. They reiterate their call to all concerned to …

Israel-Iran War: A Collision of Ballistic Missiles and Nuclear Threats
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Iran War: A Collision of Ballistic Missiles and Nuclear Threats

Live Mint  

The recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran raise questions about the escalation of the conflict. The attacks come shortly after Iran's missile barrage on Israeli cities, and Israel has accused Iran of being a proxy for Palestinian interests. Both countries possess nuclear weapons, and the potential for a nuclear confrontation cannot be ruled out. The ongoing tit-for-tat military actions and escalating …

Israel's Air Force Shows Its Might, But Can It Match Iran's Military?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Air Force Shows Its Might, But Can It Match Iran's Military?

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting the military strengths of both nations. While Israel possesses advanced fighter jets and a sophisticated air defense system, Iran's military capabilities are considerably lower, with a focus on older equipment and limited reach. The outcome of a hypothetical conflict remains uncertain, as both sides have significant military resources and …

Iran's Deadly Strikes on Israel: A Response to the Killing of Key Figures
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's Deadly Strikes on Israel: A Response to the Killing of Key Figures

Hindustan Times  

Iran launches a massive missile attack on Israel, targeting the headquarters of Mossad and Israel's F-35 fighter jets. Israel responds with a significant retaliation, but most missiles are intercepted. The attack escalates the already tense regional security situation, with the Middle East moving closer to a long-feared regional war.

Israel vows to retaliate after Iran's barrage of missiles while Hamas praises 'heroic' attack as Middle East teeters on the brink of all out war
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel vows to retaliate after Iran's barrage of missiles while Hamas praises 'heroic' attack as Middle East teeters on the brink of all out war

Daily Mail  

Israel came under fire from a salvo of 181 Iranian missiles on Tuesday night Israel has vowed Iran's missile attack 'will have consequences' as the Middle East teeters on the brink of an all-out war. It comes as: Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on towns and cities across Israel IDF claimed to have conducted cross-border raids on southern Lebanon Israeli airstrikes …

Israel under attack: Iran unleashes barrage of missiles and warns of 'crushing attacks' if IDF responds with Middle East on the brink of all out war
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel under attack: Iran unleashes barrage of missiles and warns of 'crushing attacks' if IDF responds with Middle East on the brink of all out war

Daily Mail  

The Israeli military has confirmed that Iran has unleashed a barrage of missiles into Israel tonight - with the Islamic Republic defying warnings that any such attack would invite 'severe consequences'. It comes as: Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on towns and cities across Israel IDF claimed to have conducted cross-border raids on southern Lebanon Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate targets …

Takeaways from a report that questions the accuracy of Iran’s ballistic missiles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Takeaways from a report that questions the accuracy of Iran’s ballistic missiles

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Iran threatens to retaliate against Israel over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, the accuracy of the Islamic Republic’s long-vaunted missile program has been called into question. A new report by experts shared exclusively with The Associated Press suggests one of the advanced missiles Tehran would use in any future attack …

Can Israel’s Air Defenses Withstand Attacks from Iran and Its Proxies?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Israel’s Air Defenses Withstand Attacks from Iran and Its Proxies?

Bloomberg  

Israel prides itself on having some of the best air defenses in the world, but these billion-dollar systems are being tested. The country is braced for the possibility of a new aerial attack from Iran, which vowed to retaliate for the July 31 killing in Tehran of Ismail Haniyeh, political chief of the militant Palestinian group Hamas. Both the Lebanon-based …

Iran vs Israel: As red lines are crossed, lessons to be learnt
8 months ago

Iran vs Israel: As red lines are crossed, lessons to be learnt

Firstpost  

The war could be a lesson on the limitations of ‘shadow wars’ and the backing of non-state groups A flashing red line has been crossed, and a spiral of escalation seems imminent. Reactions are divided down the middle Its position was made clear by its mission to the United Nations in a where it upheld its right to ‘self defence’ …

How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?
8 months, 1 week ago

How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?

Al Jazeera  

Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes. In addition to Russia’s Tor missile defence systems, Iran operates S-300 systems as well. Layers of missile defence systems Iran operates a wide variety of other locally-developed missile defence batteries that use an array of missiles to build layers of defence …

West Asia on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack
8 months, 1 week ago

West Asia on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack

The Hindu  

Israel and Iran traded threats on Tuesday after Tehran’s first ever direct attack on its arch-foe sharply heightened regional tensions as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight. Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said Iran would not get off “scot-free” after Iran and its allies launched a barrage of over 300 missiles, drones and rockets …

Israel-Iran Tensions: Here are nine lethal missiles Tehran can use against Israel, US
8 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Iran Tensions: Here are nine lethal missiles Tehran can use against Israel, US

Live Mint  

Israel and its allies remain braced for an attack following a deadly air strike that killed several people including two Iranian generals on April 1. US President Joe Biden warned on Friday that retaliatory action could occur “sooner rather than later” and many countries have warned against travel to the region. Reports suggest that Iran and its proxies in Lebanon …

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% …

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 …

Can Iran’s new Asef air missile target the entire Israel?
1 year, 9 months ago

Can Iran’s new Asef air missile target the entire Israel?

Firstpost  

Iran has unveiled a domestically-produced new missile called the Asef that can be mounted on Russia-made Sukhoi Su-24 jets. #IranianAirForce unveiled Asef cruise missile, an air-launched version of the land based Hovayzeh which itself is based on the #Russian Kh-55s that #Iran procured from #Ukraine. ALSO READ: Iran says it has developed long-range cruise missile with a range of 1,650 …

With Own Anti-Missile, India Has Joined Select League Of Nations. Here's A Look At India’s BMD Programme
2 years, 1 month ago

With Own Anti-Missile, India Has Joined Select League Of Nations. Here's A Look At India’s BMD Programme

ABP News  

With the successful maiden flight test of the second phase of the ballistic missile defence interceptor on November 2 from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, India has achieved a major milestone in the ultimate deployment of the indigenously developed anti-missile system, which is capable of targeting and neutralising an incoming long-range intercontinental ballistic missile fired …

Russian imports | West did not supply weapons to India for decades: Jaishankar
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian imports | West did not supply weapons to India for decades: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

India has a substantial inventory of Soviet and Russian-origin weapons because the Western countries opted a military dictatorship in the region as its preferred partner and did not supply weapons to New Delhi for decades, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on October 10, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. During a joint press meet with his Australian counterpart Penny …

Iran, Israel missile strikes put U.S. troops at risk, general says
2 years, 9 months ago

Iran, Israel missile strikes put U.S. troops at risk, general says

LA Times  

This 2010 photo released by the Iranian Defense Ministry claims to show the upgraded surface-to-surface Fateh-110 missile. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on its website that it launched a missile barrage that struck early March 13 near a sprawling U.S. Consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. The exchange of missile strikes by Iran and Israel in Iraq and …

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

India tests nuclear-capable missile amid tensions with China

LA Times  

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

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