What is ULRA? Game-changer bomber of India that could target US without refueling, can carry deadly missiles like...
Notably, the world's heaviest and fastest supersonic bomber is with Russia, the TU-160 'Blackjack'. Its range is about 12,300 kilometres and it can carry up to 40 tons. One DRDO engineer said, 'We are looking at the TU-160 as a regional model and adapting what suits our needs best.' According to the reports, India's own version may use a swing wing design. This will help the wings to change shape in flight to save fuel and control speed more efficiently over long distances. Going further than the B-21 Raider
India wants its bomber to fly past the Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider which should clock around 9,300 kilometres. Over 9,300 kilometres means it could reach targets in the US, Europe, Africa or Australia without refuelling. The plan also includes radar dodging features, stealth technology and automated flight systems. BrahMos-NG:
A key highlight is its planned weapon load — the bomber is expected to carry up to four BrahMos-NG missiles. Each missile has a range of 290 to 450 kilometers and can target enemy airfields, radar stations, command centers, or nuclear facilities within minutes.
'We also expect short-range ballistic weapons like the Agni-1P, laser bombs and anti-radiation missiles to be part of the final payload,' a senior DRDO official said to Economic Times.
The Modi government, along with the DRDO, HAL and the Aircraft Development Agency are leading the charge. According to the reports, the talks on technology are open with Russia and France for transfer deals. One key piece is the engine. Engineers might adapt the GE-414 or Russia's NK-32 to fit the power and range needed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
27 minutes ago
- India Today
Trump slaps 25% tariff on India: How should India be responding? Experts debate
The video highlights significant global and domestic developments, starting with US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff and penalties on Indian goods, effective from August 1, due to India's arms trade with Russia and oil imports. It examines the economic repercussions on sectors like automobiles, electronics, and jewelry, alongside expert opinions and opposition criticism of India's foreign policy. The segment also addresses the 'Operation Sindoor' debate in Parliament and features an exclusive interview with Dr. Farooq Abdullah, who critiques security lapses and advocates for Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration. Additional stories include the launch of the $1.5 billion NASA-ISRO satellite, India's withdrawal from the Cricket Legends semi-final against Pakistan, the killing of five terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, a dishonour killing in Tamil Nadu, and harassment of a Kargil war veteran's family in Pune over citizenship verification.
Economic Times
37 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Appeasement let terrorism thrive: Amit Shah targets Congress
Amit Shah affirmed that terrorism's decline in Kashmir reflects the government's commitment. Opposition walkout occurred during Shah's speech in Rajya Sabha. Shah criticized Congress's past inaction on terrorism. He defended against claims about Operation Sindoor's decisiveness. Shah highlighted Operation Mahadev's success. He promised to eliminate naxalism by March 2026. JP Nadda emphasized the government's resolve to eradicate terrorism. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, speaking on the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, said that terrorism will never be able to break the spirit of India. Shah reiterated in the upper house that the current government is committed to end terrorism and it is on decline in Shah started speaking, the opposition walked out demanding a reply from the took on the opposition including Congress and said that they didn't act against terrorism during their tenure."I know why these people (opposition) are running away, they are running away because for so many years, in the pursuit of their vote bank, they did nothing to stop terrorism... That's why these people cannot even listen to this debate," Shah Tuesday, Congress leader Chidambaram in his speech had said that Operation Sindoor was not a decisive one."Were the 1965 and 1971 wars decisive? If yes, then why did terrorism continue to spread? Until the enemy is either afraid or reformed, there won't be a decisive end. For all these years, no action was taken to intimidate them, so why would they be afraid?" Shah raised questions on Chidambaram's own tenure as home minister."During Chidambaram ji's tenure, Afzal Guru was not hanged until he was no longer the Home Minister. After the Mumbai attack, Digvijaya Singh said that this attack was carried out by the RSS... By saying this, who are these people trying to protect? I proudly say today in front of the world, in front of the people of the country, that a Hindu can never be a terrorist," Shah briefed the upper house about Operation Mahadev in which the armed forces successfully killed three terrorists who were responsible for Pahalgam terror said that the Modi government inherited terrorism, left wing extremism and insurgency in the North East. He reiterated that in the leadership of PM Modi all the three problems are on decline and he promised that before March 2026, naxalism will be finished from the blamed Congress for the rise of terrorism in the country."The Congress party's lenient policies and approach of appeasement allowed terrorism to grow and thrive in the country. Fortunately, we now have leadership that responds with decisive actions, deploying a BrahMos missile, rather than relying on mere dossiers," he the leader of the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda in his speech highlighted the government's unwavering commitment to eliminate terrorism from the country."A surgical strike within three days of the 2016 Uri attack, an airstrike in Balakot just 11 days after the 2019 Pulwama attack, and Operation Sindoor within 13 days in 2025- this is the new normal of new India," Nadda said.
Economic Times
37 minutes ago
- Economic Times
PM Modi didn't say Trump was lying: Rahul Gandhi over India-Pak mediation claims
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads After Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's challenge by stating in Parliament on Tuesday that no world leader asked India to stop Operation Sindoor, Gandhi on Wednesday said that the prime minister didn't say President Trump was to media queries about Modi's statement in Parliament, Gandhi said: "It is obvious, the prime minister has not said that Trump is lying. Everyone knows that he is not able to speak. That is the reality. If PM Modi speaks, then he (Donald Trump) will say things openly and reveal the entire truth, that is why he is not able to speak".The Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor on Tuesday witnessed exchanges between the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition on the operation and the subsequent politics flared up soon after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports plus penalty for buying energy and arms from Russia. The opposition Congress taunted Prime Minister Modi by saying his "silence" on "insults", including Trump's repeated claims about forcing India-Pakistan ceasefire didn't help him get a special treatment on the tariff front and it said Modi should now stand up to spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said: "President Trump has slapped a tariff of 25% plus penalty on imports from India. All that 'taarif' (praise) between him and Howdy Modi has meant little. Mr Modi thought that if he kept quiet on the insults that the US President has hurled on India -- the 30 claims of stopping Op Sindoor, the lunch for the Pakistan Army Chief, and the US support for financial packages to Pakistan -- then, India would get special treatment at the hands of Trump. Clearly, that has not happened."
