Let’s look at China’s Intermediate and Medium Range Ballistic Missiles (IRBMs and MRBMs). The range of an IRBM is typically between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers, making it a strategic weapon. In contrast, the range of an MRBM is typically thought of as being between 1,000 and 3,000 kilometers, making it a ballistic missile used in… Continue reading Chinese ballistic missiles pose a serious threat to the United States.
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India test-fires Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile
India announced the successful test of a nuclear-capable Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile as border tensions with China rise. “Historic milestone! India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V during its launch from Abdul Kalam Island. This missile will add significantly to its capabilities. Defense and strengthen national security through the ability to fly more… Continue reading India test-fires Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile
Meet the next-generation nuclear-powered submarines of the Indian Navy, the S-5 Class
Ballistic Missile Submarines are very important for the Indian Armed Forces in improving and making the nuclear triad of India more capable and powerful. After the success of the first nuclear-powered submarines of the Indian Navy, the Arihant-class, the indian navy has planned to design and develop a new and much more capable class of… Continue reading Meet the next-generation nuclear-powered submarines of the Indian Navy, the S-5 Class
Armenia may replace its arsenal of russian Iskander with Indian-made Pralay ballistic missiles
Armenia may replace its arsenal of russian Iskander with Indian-made Pralay ballistic missiles. According to some news reports, Armenia has shown interest in Indian-made loitering munitions and in India’s Pralay, a canisterised tactical, surface-to-surface short-range missile. Earlier, Armenia has decided to buy Indian-made Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher Systems. Previously, Armenia has placed orders for Swathi… Continue reading Armenia may replace its arsenal of russian Iskander with Indian-made Pralay ballistic missiles
Russia test fires ICBM and SLBM as part of nuclear drills
The Russian Armed Forces test fired SLBM, ICBM and nuclear-capable cruise missiles as part of Nuclear drills on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin himself monitored drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces. This type of nuclear drills exercise is seen as a show of force by Russia, amid the heightened tensions with the Western Countries… Continue reading Russia test fires ICBM and SLBM as part of nuclear drills
Russian Iskander-M missile system can now fire more new types of missiles enhancing its combat capabilities
The Iskander is a mobile short-range ballistic missile system produced and deployed by the Russian military. During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia launched several Iskander missiles over their border into Ukraine as part of their assault. Here, these missiles demonstrated a previously unknown capability that employed decoys to confuse air defense systems. It… Continue reading Russian Iskander-M missile system can now fire more new types of missiles enhancing its combat capabilities
India to commission its 2nd Nuclear-powered Submarine, INS Arighat in 2023
Indian Navy will induct the second nuclear-powered submarine of the nation in the early months of 2023. The sea trails of the submarine are going to finish soon. INS Arighat is a upgraded varient of the Arihant-class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines currently being built for the Indian Navy. The submarine has four missile launching… Continue reading India to commission its 2nd Nuclear-powered Submarine, INS Arighat in 2023
India successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni Prime ballistic missile from off the coast of Odisha
India successfully test fired its new nuclear-capable Agni-P medium-range ballistic missile from off the coast of Odisha on Friday morning. This is the third test of the Agni-P Missile System. The first test of the missile was carried in June 2021 and second test in December 2021. All three tests of this missile were successful.… Continue reading India successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni Prime ballistic missile from off the coast of Odisha
What is special about the ATACMS which Ukraine wants as part of US aid?
Ukraine wants the United States to send aid in the form of the Army Combat Missiles (ATACMS), which helps to hit long-range targets. However, the US believes that this is not the weapon system Ukraine needs. Also the delivery of these long-range precision-guided strike weapon systems to Ukraine will escalate the tensions between Russia and… Continue reading What is special about the ATACMS which Ukraine wants as part of US aid?
India successfully test fires nuclear capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile
India successfully test fired short-range nuclear-capable Prithvi II ballistic missile on Wednesday from an Integrated Test Range on Dr. Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) in Odisha. According to the Defence Ministry, the missile was test fired around 7:30 pm. This is the second ballistic missile test conducted this month by India, the first one was… Continue reading India successfully test fires nuclear capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile