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India.com
16 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
This Indian 'Missile Bus' with 5800 km range can wreak havoc on enemy, destroy multiple targets at once, it is..., it can carry...
New Delhi: Agni V Ballistic Missile: India shares its border with Pakistan on one side and China on the other, so it is very important to strengthen the land, water and air defense system. After the Pahalgam attack, the ferocity and aggression with which India taught a lesson to the terrorists and Pakistan by launching Operation Sindoor, astonished the whole world. Defense experts have been surprised by the ferocity of the BrahMos cruise missile and the capability of the air defense system. The China-made air defense system could not even detect the Indian missiles. However, India did not use its most dangerous missile in this military operation. It is Agni-5 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) which has a range of 5800 km and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Agni-5 is also equipped with MIRV (multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle) technology. MIRV is also called a 'missile bus'. It is developed by DRDO. What is Missile Bus? Now the question arises that why is MIRV technology called missile bus? Actually, MIRV is such a technology, through which many missiles can be fired from a single booster. These missiles can destroy different targets at the same time. This not only saves time, but there is also no need to fire missiles again and again. Its ferocity increases further when this missile is equipped with nuclear weapons. Its long striking range helps in striking targets at different locations at the same time. The Agni-5 missile can easily dodge enemy's radar as well as air defense system. America was the first country to deploy a missile using MIRV technology. It deployed the first missile equipped with MIRV technology, Minuteman-III (Minuteman III ICBM) in 1970. At that time, this missile was capable of carrying 3 warheads at a time. The very next year, in 1971, America deployed the Poseidon Missile with MIRV technology in a submarine. It was the first submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM) equipped with MIRV technology. The Poseidon missile was capable of carrying 10 warheads at a time. After the USA, the former Soviet Union also developed indigenous MIRV technology in the 1970s. Now, Russia is said to be developing a missile equipped with MIRV that will be capable of carrying 16 warheads simultaneously. India's MIRV system is equipped with indigenous avionics systems and high-accuracy sensor packages, which ensure that the re-entry vehicle hits the target point with complete accuracy. This capability is a symbol of India's growing technological power. Agni series missiles are the backbone of India's nuclear weapon delivery system and Agni V is the longest-range missile in India's arsenal. This means it can reach most parts of China, especially with a small warhead.
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Meet Agni-5 missile: Nuclear capable weapon, 7000km range, Pakistan, China afraid of this due to..., one missile and....
The Agni-5 ICBM has a range of over 7000 km. (File) Agni-5 missile: India's 'Brahmastra', the BrahMos missile, brought Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor, as the homegrown medium-range cruise missile devastated Pakistani military infrastructure, including key airbases, while the enemy's air defence system proved to be nothing more than a helpless spectator. With its performance in the recent India-Pakistan clash, BrahMos has proven itself as a formidable weapon of war. But apart from BrahMos, there's a much more lethal weapon in India's arsenal which is feared by Pakistan and even China. The weapon we are talking about is the Agni-5 missile, a nuclear capable ICBM with an range of 5,000 km that can be extended to nearly 7,000 km if required. Agin-5 – India's 'deadliest' missile Designed and developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Agni-5 missile is a land-based nuclear MIRV-capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) boasting a range of over 7,000 kilometers, which means that the missile can even strike deep inside the Chinese mainland. The advanced ICBM is capable of flying at speeds of up to 29,400 km/hour, making it one of the fastest missiles in the world, and can strike virtually any target in Asia and beyond within a matter of minutes. The Agni-5 missile, dubbed by many as the the 'Mahastra' of India's missile arsenal, is the country's longest range ICBM with a with a payload capacity of around 50-56 tonnes, and the capability to carry a 1.5 tonne (1500 kg) nuclear or conventional warhead. Recently, the Agni V missile was equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology under Mission Divyastra, giving it the capability to strike multiple targets simultaneously by carrying multiple warheads. The Agni-5 ICBM employs multiple navigation systems, including GPS, NavIC, and the onboard micro navigation system to reach its target, and is powered by solid fuel, making it quicker to launch compared to liquid-fueled missiles. Weighing 17 tonnes, and measuring 17 meters in length, the Agni-5 is always an imposing sight when its paraded through national capital Delhi during the annual Republic Day parade. How Agni-5 gives India strategic edge in South Asia But beyond its imposing presence, the Agni-5 missile provides a strategic edge to India in South Asia, particularly the Indian Subcontinent, as both Pakistan and China know that this lethal ICBM can strike deep within their countries in a war scenario. Notably, Chinese experts believe India has deliberately understated the actual range of Agni-5 ICBM to prevent international oversight. They claim that the missile's actual range could be more than 8,000 kilometers. In contrast, Shaheen-3, Pakistan's longest-range missile has a range of just 2,750 kilometers, and while China's Dongfeng-41 missile may have a longer range, the recent integration of MIRV technology makes the Agni-5 missile a much more formidable option than any missile in Beijing's arsenal.
India.com
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
'Brahmastra' BrahMos demolished Pakistan during Op Sindoor, but India has a much more lethal weapon capable of..., name is...
Representational/File Agni 5 missile: India's 'Brahmastra', the BrahMos missile, caused widespread devastation across Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, annihilating terrorist hideouts and Pakistani military infrastructure, including key airbases, deep inside the enemy nation. While BrahMos is undoubtedly a formidable weapon of war, India has a much more deadlier weapon in its arsenal, the Agni 5 (Agni V) missile. Agni-5: India's most powerful missile Dubbed the 'Mahastra' of India's missile arsenal, the Agni-5 missile is a land-based nuclear MIRV-capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) boasting a range of over 7,000 kilometers, which means that the missile can even strike deep inside the Chinese mainland. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 29,400 km/hour, the Agni V missile is one of the fastest missiles in the world, and can strike virtually any target in Asia and beyond within a matter of minutes. Developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Agni V is the longest-range ICBM in India's missile arsenal, with a payload capacity of around 50-56 tonnes, and the capability to carry a 1.5 tonne (1500 kg) nuclear or conventional warhead. Recently, the Agni-5 missile was equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) technology under Mission Divyastra, giving it the capability to strike multiple targets simultaneously by carrying multiple warheads. BrahMos brought missile Pakistan to its knees The BrahMos supersonic missiles were used extensively by Indian Armed Forces to strike Pakistani military sites during Operation Sindoor, and caused major devastation on Pakistani airbases, forcing the enemy to virtually beg for a ceasefire. According to reports, India fired as many as 15 BrahMos missiles on Pakistani airbases, each one reportedly hitting its intended target. The BrahMos is a medium-range cruise missile with a range between 450 to 600 kilometers, and can be launched from land, air, and sea. But Agni-5 is a completely different beast altogether, as its designed for intercontinental warfare, with speeds that make it highly difficult for any modern air defense system to intercept.
News18
27-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
India "Beats" Pakistan With Bigger Nuclear Stockpile, Shifts Power Dynamics in Asia Amid Risk of War
As India overtakes Pakistan in nuclear warhead numbers for the first time in over two decades, South Asia's strategic balance shifts dramatically. India's modernization, including MIRV-equipped Agni-5 missiles, boosts its nuclear and military edge. Rising Kashmir tensions worsen diplomatic ties, pushing the region closer to conflict. Meanwhile, Pakistan's nuclear threats were dismissed by author Harris Sultan as mere bluster. Iran has offered to mediate between the rivals amid heightened fears of escalation and potential regional destabilization. 00:00 - INTRODUCTION01:07 - INDIA BOOSTS ITS NUCLEAR POWER 02:54 - INDIA VS PAKISTAN WHO HAS A MORE POWERFUL MILITARY?04:46 - PAKISTANI WARNED AGAINST STARTING A NUCLEAR WAR WITH INDIAn18oc_world n18oc_crux
India.com
27-04-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Air, land, water...: India can drop nuclear bombs from anywhere; what is India's MIRV capability and nuclear triad strategy, which can stun Pakistan?
India now has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan. (File) India nuclear weapons Amidst the looming threat of a full-scale India-Pakistan war following the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack, a recent report has emerged that India now has more nuclear warheads than Pakistan, which could result in major change in the strategic balance in South Asia. According to the latest report by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), India has surpassed Pakistan in terms of the number of nuclear weapons possessed by each country. The report, citing data revealed by Status of World Nuclear Forces report, said that India currently has around 180 nuclear weapons, compared to an estimated 170 nukes possessed by Pakistan. This is the first time in nearly two decades that India has surpassed Pakistan in the nuclear arms race, the report said. India-Pakistan nuclear arms race The nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan began as early as 1974 when India conducted its first nuclear test, and became the sixth world nation to do so. India's newfound nuclear abilities stirred panic in Pakistan, who started its own nuclear program which culminated in the country's first nuclear test in 1998. Since that time, both nations have been engaged in a frantic race to build their nuclear stockpile, with Pakistan racing ahead to ensure its arsenal was always larger than that of India. But, instead of building more, India focused on quality rather than quantity, and ensured its nuclear arms were more advanced and deadlier than the enemy's. India's MIRV capability spells doom for Pakistan Earlier this year, India shocked the world when it successfully tested the Agni-5 ballistic missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), joining a handful of elite nations that have this capability, including the United States, Russia, and China. India's MIRV capability has shocked Pakistan and its 'all-weather ally' China, and its believed that the neighboring country is frantically trying to develop this technology, with China's help of course. India's nuclear triad and military power India is also rapidly bolstering its military power, which is reflected by the $79 billion defense budget for the year 2025-26, compared to Pakistan meagre military budget of around $8 billion, means India is spending ten times more on its military than Pakistan. Additionally, India is modernizing its Army, Navy, and Air Force, at a rapid pace, and is spending heavily on Rafale fighter jets, S-400 air defense systems, and advanced nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles. In contrast, experts believe Pakistan is finding it difficult to maintain its nuclear deterrent capability, primarily due to lack of funds, and the current state of the country's economy. India has successfully completed its nuclear triad capability, which means it has the ability to launch nuclear strikes from air, land, and sea, making it only the fifth country to achieve this ability after US, China, Russia, and France.
