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First Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
India Steps Up Defence Modernisation With Homegrown Weapons Tests
India Steps Up Defence Modernisation With Homegrown Weapons Tests | Vantage with Palki Sharma India Steps Up Defence Modernisation With Homegrown Weapons Tests | Vantage with Palki Sharma India is accelerating its defence modernisation with a string of indigenous weapons tests and fresh international partnerships. This week, India successfully tested the upgraded Akash Prime air defence system and nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles. New Delhi is also pursuing advanced projects, including joint production of jet engines with France's Safran for its fifth-generation AMCA fighter, and negotiating with Russia to manufacture Kalashnikov rifles domestically and for export. These moves signal a shift towards greater self-reliance and preparedness after recent conflicts with Pakistan and rising regional tensions. India's focus is clear: Make in India, and defend itself independently. See More
India.com
18-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan, China shivering with fear as India successfully test fired Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 missiles, these weapons capable of..., test carried out at...
Pakistan, China shivering with fear as India successfully test fired Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 missiles, these weapons capable of..., test carried out at... New Delhi: Following a recent conflict with Pakistan and tensions in the world, it is crucial for India to strengthen its forces and defence capabilities. In recent years, the country has emerged as a leading exporter of defence equipment. During Operation Sindoor, the world has witnessed the prowess of the 'Made in India' BrahMos supersonic missile. Now, further strengthening its missile arsenal, India has successfully tested its short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-2 and Agni-1. The test firing was conducted at an Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. 'These launches met all operational and technical parameters. These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Force Command,' the Defence Ministry statement read. Where Was The Missile Test Conducted? Agni-1 missile was launched from Abdul Kalam Island, while Prithvi-2 was tested sometime later from launch pad no-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. Talking about Prithvi-2, it is a short-range ballistic missile with a range of 350 km. Agni-1 is a medium-range ballistic missile was tested by the Strategic Force Command. Agni-I is a short to medium range ballistic missile which has a range of about 700-900 km. it means it can destroy any target under the range of 700-900 km. The strategic weapon system is specially designed to bridge the gap between the Prithvi series and Agni missiles. It is capable of carrying a payload of 1,000 kg. Agni-I is also capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and is a key component of India's credible minimum deterrence capability. What Are The Features Of Prithvi-II? It is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile which is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. The missile has a range of about 250-350 km. It is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. Powered by a liquid propulsion system, the missile is loaded with an advanced navigation system. Why Pakistan And China Should Be Cautious? India's Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 km, capable of striking major Pakistani cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, while the Prithvi-II missile has a shorter range of 350 km. The potential impact of these missiles on Pakistan and parts of China is significant, given India's demonstrated military capabilities.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II and Agni-1 ballistic missiles from Odisha range
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM), Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official launches took place on Thursday, during which all operational and technical parameters were tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces July 16, India achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two Aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System for the Indian weapon system is customised to operate at altitudes above 4,500 meters and has the latest upgrades, including an indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker, as per the on the operational feedback from users, various upgrades have been made to improve the operational effectiveness, demonstrating the advantage of the ecosystem created for the indigenous weapon to the statement, Army Air Defence and DRDO, in conjunction with Defence PSUs such as Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited , and other Industry Partners, have successfully validated the indigenously designed and developed Akash Prime Weapon System The trials were done as part of the First of Production Model firing trial and will further enable timely induction and enhance the Air Defence potential in high-altitude frontiers of the country, as per the achievement carries added significance as it follows the exceptional performance of India's indigenously developed air defence systems during Operation marks a major step forward for the nation's missile development programs, which are now gaining increasing attention in the global defence to the release, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented the Indian Army, DRDO, and the industry on this remarkable achievement. He described the success as a significant boost to India's Air Defence capabilities, particularly for meeting high-altitude operational to the statement, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO Samir V Kamat, congratulated the teams associated with the successful test and stated that the missile has met the country's critical air defence requirements for high altitude.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
India successfully test fires Agni I, Prithvi II
Bhubaneswar: India successfully conducted night trials of two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, Agni-I and Prithvi-II, off the Odisha coast on Thursday, defence officials confirmed. The Strategic Forces Command carried out the scheduled operational tests, launching Agni-I from APJ Abdul Kalam Island and Prithvi-II from the Chandipur testing facility. "All operational and technical parameters have been validated," a defence spokesperson announced on social media platform X. The Agni-I, capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, is crucial for India's strategic deterrence capabilities. The successful test demonstrates the missile's reliable performance under operational conditions. Prithvi-II reinforces India's short-range ballistic missile arsenal. The missile's strategic positioning allows it to reach key targets within neighbouring regions.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
India Successfully Tests Prithvi-II, Agni-I Ballistic Missile Off Odisha
New Delhi: India on Thursday successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from an integrated test range off the Odisha coast, demonstrating its strategic deterrence capability. The test-firing of the missiles, conducted by the elite Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters, according to the defence ministry. On Wednesday, India successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Akash Prime missile in Ladakh that has been customised to operate at an altitude above 4,500 metres. The test-firing of the missiles came over two months after the May 7-10 military conflict between India and Pakistan. The Prithvi-II missile has a range of around 350 km and it is capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kgs. It can carry both conventional as well as nuclear warheads. The Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 km, and it can carry a payload of 1,000 kgs. Both Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles have been an integral part of India's nuclear deterrence. "Short-range ballistic missiles -- Prithvi-II and Agni-I -- were successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on July 17," the ministry said in a brief statement. It said the launches "validated all operational and technical parameters. "These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command," the ministry said. On the test-firing of the Akash missile, the ministry said it carries added significance as it follows the "exceptional performance" of India's indigenously developed air defence systems during Operation Sindoor. Akash Prime is an upgraded variant of the Akash weapon system built for the Indian Army. The test-firing of the missile in Ladakh assumed significance as it is close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). "India on July 16 achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two aerial high speed unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of Akash weapon system for the Indian Army," the ministry said in a separate statement. It said the weapon system is customised to operate in altitude above 4,500 metres and has latest upgrades, including an indigenously developed radio frequency seeker. "Based on the operational feedback from users, various upgrades are made to improve the operational effectiveness, demonstrating the advantage of the ecosystem created for the indigenous weapon system," the defence ministry said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the Indian Army, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and the industry on this "remarkable achievement", it said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
