AGNI 5 MISSILE
DRDO invites pvt firms as strategic weapon partner
Defence Research and Development Organisation is inviting private companies to qualify for future weapon production. Companies will be shortlisted based on technical and financial criteria for development and production. Mandatory requirements include industrial and explosives licenses for interested firms. At least two companies will be selected for each project under a partnership model. These firms will develop prototypes and receive production orders for strategic systems.
Japan aims for the moons of Mars
Japan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos. This mission aims to understand Solar System origins and life's emergence. A rival Chinese mission also plans to return Mars samples around 2031. The Japanese mission could also prepare for future human exploration of Mars.
Agni-IV test: India successfully fires 4,000 km-range ballistic weapon from Odisha
India marked a significant milestone by successfully test-launching the Agni-IV missile from Chandipur, Odisha. This advanced two-stage missile, capable of covering distances up to 4,000 km, can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads. Since its original trial in 2010, multiple flight assessments have confirmed its operational readiness, as validated by the Strategic Forces Command, demonstrating the nation’s advancing missile technology.
India tests 'Divyastra': How the new multiple-entry nuke missile will boost India's capability to reach any city in China or Pakistan
India successfully flight-tested an advanced Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology, capable of striking multiple targets simultaneously. This demonstration, dubbed 'Mission Divyastra', significantly enhances India's strategic deterrence and defence preparedness. The development positions India among nations with advanced intercontinental strike capabilities, bolstering its long-term security posture.
Agni Prime vs Agni-5: What’s the difference between India’s two advanced missiles and what makes Agni Prime special
Agni Prime vs Agni-5: India successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile, a next-generation intermediate-range ballistic missile, using a rail-based mobile launcher for the first time. This highlights India's growing missile capabilities and strategic deterrence. Agni-Prime's mobility and Agni-5's long-range capabilities complement each other, forming a layered deterrence strategy for the nation.
India issues a notification for a likely missile test in Bay of Bengal region
India has announced a potential missile test scheduled for September 24th and 25th in the Bay of Bengal. This notification signals India's continued efforts in developing and testing its missile capabilities.
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India tests Agni-5 missile with 5,000 km range: Here's all about the nuclear-capable missile that can cover Turkey to China
India has tested Agni-5 missile. The missile was launched from Odisha. It can strike targets up to 5,000 km away. This strengthens India's military power. Agni-5 can reach almost all of Asia and parts of Europe. India recently tested Pralay, Prithvi-II, and Agni-I missiles. These tests show India's commitment to its defense. The tests enhance India's strategic capabilities.
India test-fires Agni 5 ballistic missile
India successfully test-fired the 'Agni 5' intermediate-range ballistic missile, capable of striking targets up to 5,000 km away, from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha. The test validated all operational and technical parameters, extending India's strategic reach. This follows successful tests of the Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles last month, bolstering India's defense capabilities.
India successfully test-fires Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-5’
India successfully test-fired the 'Agni-5' Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile from Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters. Developed indigenously by DRDO, this advanced long-range missile can strike targets beyond 5,000 kilometers. The nuclear-capable Agni-5, featuring MIRV technology, strengthens India's strategic deterrence, demonstrated by the first MIRVed test launch in March 2024.
India successfully conducts night trial of new-generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile; boosts strategic deterrence
India successfully tested the Agni-Prime ballistic missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km, marking its second pre-induction night trial. The test, conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and DRDO, met all objectives, confirming its reliable performance. The missile incorporates new propulsion systems, advanced navigation, and a canister-launch system, enhancing strategic deterrence capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, SFC, and armed forces, highlighting the missile's potential as a force multiplier. The Agni-Prime is set to replace the Agni-I missile in the SFC's arsenal.
'Divya Putri' Sheena Rani: Meet the brain behind India's deadliest weapon Agni-V MIRV
India has achieved a significant milestone in defense with the successful test of the Agni-5 missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. R Sheena Rani, known as 'Divya Putri' (Divine Daughter), leads the project, showcasing her expertise in missile technology. Her dedication has been crucial in developing the Agni-5, enhancing India's strategic deterrence capabilities. Inspired by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Rani's leadership underscores India's technological advancement in missile technology, ensuring national security and global recognition.
"Country is now prepared for everything": Ex-Air Marshal SB Deo after first flight test of Agni-5 missile
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the development of the Agni-5 MIRV missile, developed by DRDO for over a decade. The missile, which can carry 2-10 nuclear warheads, has taken its first flight, sending a clear message that India is prepared for anything. The launch of the missile, which has been in the elite list of nations with Agni-V MIRV technology, is seen as a significant step towards India's strategic deterrence.
India joins the elite list of nations with test of Agni-V MIRV tech: What's MIRV tech? How is it unique?
A Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) payload enables ballistic missiles to carry multiple warheads, each capable of targeting different objectives. While primarily associated with intercontinental ballistic missiles, this concept extends to various missile types. Currently, MIRV systems are confirmed to be deployed by major nuclear powers like US, Russia.
Mission Divyastra: PM Modi congratulates DRDO for 1st flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile through MIRV tech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended DRDO scientists for the successful first flight test of the Agni-5 missile featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. In a social media post, he expressed pride in DRDO's achievement, referring to the mission as "Divyastra." The Agni-5 missile, equipped with MIRV technology, enhances India's strategic capabilities in deploying multiple warheads independently to various targets.
If India wants, Agni missiles can now strike targets beyond 7,000 kms: Sources
India on Thursday had successfully carried out night trials of the Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile at its full range of 5400 kms. The test was carried out to validate new technologies and equipment on the missile which is now lighter than before.In October last year, India carried out the successful launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
India’s successful Agni-5 tests a warning to China? Here’s all about the ballistic missile
The Defence Ministry successfully tested Agni-5 yesterday from Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. It can hit the target with accuracy beyond the range of 5,000 km.
India test fires nuclear capable Agni-5 missile, 2nd test in six months
Unlike other missiles of the series, Agni V is the most advanced with new technologies in terms of navigation and guidance, warhead and engine, a DRDO official had said in June 2018.
India set to test launch Agni 5 missile tomorrow
Range co-ordination has reached its final stage for the fourth test of Agni-5 missile, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sources said.
Agni V test-fired: 8 things about India's new missile that can strike northern part of China
India test-fired its indigenously developed intercontinental surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile Agni-5 from Odisha coast's Wheeler Island.
India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile
The missile will eventually be inducted into the tri-service, Strategic Forces Command, which manages India’s nuclear arsenal.
Agni-5 to be ready for induction in armed forces by next year
The indigenously developed missile Agni-V is capable of striking a range of more than 5000 km. It is about 17 meter long and 2 metres wide.
India planning Agni-4 missile test next week
India is planning to carry out a development trial of the 4,000 km-range nuclear weapon capable Agni-4 missile off the coast of Odisha next week.
Agni-V: All you want to know about it
India is planning a test launch of a new ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear warhead to the Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai.
India is planning to test fire Agni-II
India is planning to test fire on Tuesday its advanced nuclear-capable Agni-II Prime ballistic missile
India plans to test-fire 3,000 km range 'Agni-2 Prime' by next month
India is planning to test fire by next month 'Agni-2 Prime', an advanced nuclear-capable ballistic missile with a strike range of around 3,000 km.
With China in mind, Agni-V test scheduled for December
With high road mobility, fast-reaction ability and a strike range over 5,000 km, Agni-V would bring China's northernmost regions within its nuclear strike.
India ready to testfire 5,000 km range Agni-V within a year
India said it will testfire the over 5,000 km range nuclear-capable Agni-V surface to surface ballistic missile "within a year", enabling it to bring all the possible targets in China and Pakistan within its striking radius.
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