India is poised to rise to the top four military powers by 2026, not only thanks to its massive military force, but also to its "iron fist" of weapons such as Mach 10 hypersonic missiles and the Agni-V system.
India has stepped up efforts to sell advanced cruise missile systems to Vietnam and is targeting at least 15 more markets. Experts believe this push reflects New Delhi's concerns about China's growing military assertiveness.
(VTC News) - The RIA news agency quoted the head of the manufacturer as saying that the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a collaboration between Russia and India, will render its adversaries helpless.
The successful development of the Agni V missile with a range of 5.000km reflects India's relentless pursuit of technological prowess in missile technology.
An expert said that the Agni-5 long-range ballistic missile, manufactured in India, will be equipped with a MIRV (Microwave Irremoved Nuclear Warhead).
India unveiled its Agni V long-range nuclear missile, capable of targeting anywhere in China, for the first time during a parade on Independence Day, January 26th.
The Indian Navy has successfully tested the Brahmos supersonic ocean-crossing cruise missile, which has a range of 290km and is capable of carrying a conventional warhead weighing 300kg.
(VTC News) - India's IBN website, citing military sources, reported that the country successfully tested the Prithvi-II ballistic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
India has successfully launched its 100th satellite, placing two foreign satellites into orbit from the Sriharikota launch site off the coast of Andhra Pradesh state.
According to Kyodo, the PTI news agency reported on August 9th that India successfully test-fired the Agni-II medium-range missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
(VTC News) - On June 24, Indian media reported that the country is about to install a missile defense system in several cities, including the capital Delhi and Mumbai.
(VTC News) - Pakistani media reports that the country has successfully tested the Shaheen-1A medium-range ballistic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
(VTC News) - World public opinion, and even China, did not react strongly to India's intercontinental ballistic missile test, a stark contrast to North Korea's reaction.