India's ASTRA, China's PL-15 missile, USA' AMRAAM: List of world's top 7 air-to-air missiles, 4th will surprise you
Top 7 Missiles: The recent conflicts across the world including the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran-Israel war and the Pakistan-India conflict have taught us the important of air superiority. As a significant part of air superiority, Air-to-air missiles are a crucial part of modern air combat. As part of the air combat, allowing fighter jets to destroy enemy aircraft before they even appear on radar has been the level at which countries fight in air. However, do you know about the missiles which are known across the world for their high-speed, high-precision weapons. Here is an article listing the top 7 air-to-air missiles in the world and highlights India's position among them. Which are the Top 7 Missiles of the world:
AIM-120 AMRAAM (USA): The AIM-120 AMRAAM of USA is America's second most powerful Beyond Visual Range missile with much longer range, equipped with a better guidance system.
Meteor (Europe): The Meteor missile of Europe is a radar-guided beyond visual range air-to-air missile. Developed by MBDA for European nations, the missile is known for its beyond-visual-range capability and 'no escape' zone, used by Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon. Notably, the The Indian Air Force also uses the Meteor missile. R-37M missile (Russia): The R-37M missile of Russia is a long-range, fast and potentially lethal missile. However, its combat effectiveness is still uncertain.
PL-15 (China): Also called the Thunderbolt 15 missile, the PL-15 is a powerful missile equipped with AESA radar and reportedly outranges many Western counterparts. The missile considered to have the longest range among the currently operated air-to-air missiles and is currently used on China's J-20 stealth fighter.
IRIS-T (Germany): The IRIS-T missile of Germany is a short-range missile new generation air-to-air missile manufactured with high agility and precision. It complements the Meteor in European forces.
Python-5 (Israel): The Python-5 missile of Israel is an advanced short-range missile with with an advanced electro-optical seeker. Notably, India has integrated it with its aircraft.
Astra (India): Developed by India's Defence Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Astra missile is India's indigenous beyond-visual-range missile, competing with some of the best in the world and is now part of the IAF's arsenal.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
VW's Skoda posts 12% profit rise in H1 as electric sales grow
Skoda Auto , a Volkswagen unit, increased the share of electric vehicles in its sales mix in the first half of the year and posted a nearly 12 per cent rise in operating profit to 1.3 billion euros ($1.52 billion), it said on Monday. The Czech carmaker's revenue for the first six months rose nearly 12 per cent year on year to 15.1 billion euros. Deliveries were up 14 per cent to 509,400 vehicles in the period. Around 23 per cent of those deliveries were either fully electric or plug-in hybrid models, up from 9.4 per cent in the first half of last year, the company said. Chief Executive Klaus Zellmer said customers had placed more than 120,000 orders for Skoda's all-electric Enyaq and Elroq models by the end of June, highlighting progress in its electrification strategy. European automakers have booked multi-billion-euro losses and issued profit warnings as they struggle to handle competition from China, U.S. import tariffs, and EU regulations aimed at speeding up the EV transition. "Sales relative to the overall market performance, we are doing good," Zellmer told journalists in a video conference. While overall car sales have fallen in Europe this year, sales of electric vehicles - a priority segment for companies like Skoda Auto - have been rising. Zellmer said the company sees big potential with the new Epiq, an electric SUV priced at 25,000 euros that will target entry-level consumers. It plans to launch the Epiq in the first half of 2026. "We put a lot of hope or I would even say ... expectation on that car," he said. "Our current rate of electrified drive train sales ... has to go up." In the European market, Skoda delivered 409,100 vehicles to customers, an increase of nearly 11 per cent that outperformed the overall market and was underpinned by the sales of 72,000 electric vehicles and 21,400 plug-in hybrids, the company said. Skoda also achieved record results in India where it delivered 33,000 vehicles, representing year-on-year growth of 108 per cent, the company said.
Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Business Standard
Amber Group to acquire controlling stake in Israel based Unitronics
IL JIN Electronics India , a material subsidiary of Amber Group, has entered into definitive agreements for taking controlling stake in Israel based Unitronics (1989) (R"G). Unitronics offers an extensive range of industrial automation products designed to meet the unique requirements of different applications including design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale and support of products such as PLCs (Programmable logic controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interface), PLCs with integrated HMIs, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), Servo Drives, SaaS solutions like UniCloud, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with built in business intelligence, supported by its all-in-one software for machine and process control across various industries. Unitronics has a robust global presence, delivering its solutions worldwide through an extensive sales network with US and European market contributing ~55% and ~40% of its sales respectively. Unitronics is set to leverage IL JIN's extensive electronic manufacturing expertise and pan-India presence to enhance operational synergies, accelerate innovation, and strengthen its product position in India. The acquisition aligns with Amber Electronic Division's strategy to expand its product portfolio in industrial applications. The combined strength lays a strong foundation for accelerated growth by localizing manufacturing through backward integration, enhancing competitiveness in India, and gaining access to global markets like the US and Europe amid rising demand for Industry 4.0 and real-time data technologies.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
TCS to axe 12,000 jobs; IT giant's biggest layoff ever
TCS to axe 12,000 jobs; IT giant's biggest layoff ever BENGALURU/MUMBAI: In what will be its biggest layoff to date, India's largest IT services company and Tata Group's most-profitable unit, TCS, will axe 12,261 jobs, which is approximately 2% of its workforce as AI-led disruptions and macro uncertainties affect business demand. TCS, chaired by N Chandrasekaran, had just over 6.1 lakh employees worldwide as of June. The company has been periodically restructuring its workforce in response to changing business dynamics and other factors. In FY15, it eliminated more than 3,000 jobs, representing about 1% of its total employee count. The latest job cuts will primarily affect mid-level and senior executives. This move marks one of the company's most significant strategic shifts: embracing AI, and letting go of employees who cannot be redeployed within the firm. The workforce reduction — long considered rare in the industry — underscores the tough demand environment, especially in the absence of large deals like BSNL. Industry observers see this as an early sign of a broader shift, where rising reliance on automation and margin pressures are driving companies to reduce employee costs. TCS said the restructuring initiative is aimed at transforming the company into a future-ready organisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mini House for 60 sqm for Seniors with Toilet and Bath (Price May Surprise You) Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo 'This includes strategic initiatives on multiple fronts, and while these changes are necessary for our growth and evolution, we understand the impact on our colleagues. We thank them for their service and are committed to supporting them through this transition,' TCS CEO K Krithivasan said in an email to employees. Phil Fersht, CEO of HfS Research, said the impact of AI is eating into the people-heavy services model and forcing the large providers to rebalance their workforces to maintain their margins and stay price competitive in a cut-throat market where clients are demanding 20-30% price reductions on deals. Other Tata Group entities, such as Tata Steel and Tata Motors, have also been cutting jobs periodically to lower costs and enhance profitability. In 2019, Tata Steel eliminated 3,000 jobs in its European operations. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
