hypersonic missiles

DRDO is ready for the Agni-VI missile program pending government approval, while also advancing two hypersonic weapons programs: a glide missile and a cruise missile. The organization is also considering a conventional missile force structure and nearing completion of the Pralay missile.

India has successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the Odisha coast, reaching a remarkable 1,500 km range. Developed by DRDO, this advanced weapon, capable of speeds up to Mach 10, significantly boosts India's naval defense capabilities. The test validated its precision and ability to engage critical targets, marking a major stride in indigenous defense innovation and self-reliance.

India has successfully tested its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM), boasting a strike range exceeding 1,500 km and speeds of Mach 10. This advanced weapon, capable of evading modern defenses and engaging large targets, significantly enhances India's maritime capabilities. The successful flight test marks a major stride in indigenous defense innovation, bolstering national security and self-reliance.

An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, or ICBM, is a long-range missile designed to travel more than 5,000 km. Unlike cruise missiles, which fly through the atmosphere using engines throughout their journey, ballistic missiles spend much of their flight outside the atmosphere, which means the missile actually leaves Earth’s air atmosphere and travels through space for part of its journey.

India's Navy is set for a significant boost with DRDO's new air-independent propulsion system for submarines, dramatically extending submerged endurance. A land-based prototype was successfully tested, and the full system is nearing completion for installation on the 14th submarine. This development, along with advanced missile and weapon systems, enhances national defense capabilities.

India's recent MIRV-equipped Agni missile test propels its strategic program into global focus. This advancement, a culmination of decades of indigenous development, significantly bolsters India's nuclear deterrence, ensuring survivability and credible retaliation against evolving threats. The Agni series now forms a crucial pillar of India's nuclear triad, reflecting its growing technological prowess and geopolitical ambitions.

India has successfully test-fired the 5,000 km-range, nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile with an MIRV system, joining an elite group of nations including the US, Russia, and China

India's indigenous fighter jet production is gaining momentum with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) procurement process advancing. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed plans for sixth-generation fighter collaborations and a multi-layered missile force. Diversifying production is seen as strategically beneficial, with ambitious defence export targets set to be met comfortably.

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The Indian Air Force is seeking domestic development of collaborative drone-based surveillance radars through the Mehar Baba Competition. These systems aim to detect and track aerial targets in contested environments, providing an accurate picture to a central location. The adaptable nature of drone-based radars offers advantages over static systems, making them harder to neutralize and offering flexible deployment options.

India's INS Dhruv plays a crucial role in tracking long-range missile tests over the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. This advanced vessel gathers vital telemetry data, aids in anti-ballistic missile system development, and provides early warning against hypersonic threats. Its capabilities also extend to monitoring Low Earth Orbit satellites, offering a significant strategic advantage to the nation's armed forces.

As the United States Navy is tasked to blockade Iranian ports, it is likely to look towards the work horse of its surface fleet, the Arleigh Burke-Class destroyers. These ships have been in US naval service since they entered service in 1991. The ships if this class were at the forefront of offensive operations against Iraq and Syria. The ships were also in the thick of the action during the missile and drone offensive against international shipping and against Israel.