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India.com
a day ago
- India.com
World's most powerful missile: Which country owns it? Its price will blow your mind, it is capable of..., name is...
During times of tension between India and Pakistan, missiles played a major role. With their help, India was able to destroy several terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Today, many countries around the world are strengthening their defence systems with advanced missile technology, so they are ready for any future wars. Some nations even have hypersonic missiles. Let's take a look at the world's most powerful missile. RS-28 Sarmat, Russia's deadliest missile The RS-28 Sarmat is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed and made by Russia. It is known as Satan II and is considered the most powerful missile in the world. It is currently deployed in Russia. This missile has an incredible range of 18,000 kilometers, which means it can reach almost any part of the Earth. Because of this, it holds the record for the longest range among all ICBMs. The missile is massive, it weighs about 208 tons and is around 35 meters long. According to media reports, the RS-28 Sarmat can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads at once using a special technology called MIRV (Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle). Its ability to cause destruction and the modern technology used in it make it far more advanced than any other ICBM in the world today. It is even said to be capable of evading U.S. air defence systems. How much does RS-28 Sarmat cost? There is no official information available about the exact cost of the RS-28 Sarmat missile. Different sources mention different figures. Some reports say that one missile may cost around USD 35 million, which is roughly Rs. 290 crore in Indian currency. According to National Interest , the total estimated cost of the entire project including research, development, testing, production, and deployment could go up to USD 85 billion. However, it's important to note that these numbers are not confirmed. The actual cost could be more or less than what's reported.
India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
Meet India's next-generation ICBM: A powerful weapon with advanced anti-ABM capabilities, it could...
(Image: New Delhi: In yet another leap towards developing next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded design studies. The next generation ICBM from the stable of DRDO would be a next level game changer for India just like the previous versions and greatly augment India's strategic deterrence capabilities. Reports say that this new generation missile will integrate the latest and most efficient features like those of Agni-V MkII. What do we know about next-generation ICBM up till now? As would be expected from the up-to-date ICBM system, it will be packed with all the features that are required to counter the contemporary threats, especially in territories shielded by advanced ABM systems. Thanks to DRDO's latest venture, the ICBMs have yet again announced their importance, especially in the present set up and upgradation and this missile is poised to address modern threats. India's first Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Agni-V has been India's most prominent nuclear deterrence. This land based nuclear MIRV with a range of 7000-8000 km is one of the fastest missiles in the world, reaching speeds up to Mach 24 (29,400 km/h). What should we expect from the next gen ICBM? We have every reason to reach the conviction that DRDO's next ICBM will significantly boost the current attributes and further incorporate the ones required by the new world order after the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran-Israel conflict, and India-Pakistan conflict during Operation Sindoor. The new world order will decide the platform, the policy, and the strategy along with making sure that the next-generation ICBM does not need to start afresh, rather utilises the latest and combines elements. For instance, miniaturized nuclear warheads, carbon-composite structures for thermal protection during re-entry, and a canisterized cold-launch system for rapid deployment. It has to overtake the current Agni-V's capabilities. With extremely powerful penetrating advanced anti-Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) systems like Russia's S-500, China's HQ-19, and America's THAAD, it goes without saying that the new one has to outsmart and outmanoeuvre the most advanced ABMs that are functional right now.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
More shame for Pakistan as it fails again to develop duplicate of India's Agni-5, Ababeel missile test exposes...
New Delhi: Pakistan's scientists and engineers, who are not lagging behind in copying India, are not able to make ballistic missiles. The dream of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his General Asim Munir is getting shattered again and again. When did Pakistan test Ababeel missile? Recently, Pakistani scientists tested the medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) Ababeel missile once again, but this test proved unsuccessful. After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, during the Indian Army's Operation Sindoor which ran from 6-7 May to 10 May, Pakistan was defeated by such weapons of India. Its defense system and weapons proved unsuccessful. Since then, there is a lot of fear in Pakistan. Why does Pakistan want to make Ababeel missile? Ababeel is a three-stage solid fuel missile. Its range is said to be around 2,000 kilometers. It was tested for the first time in January 2017. In this, MIRV technology (Multiple Independent Re-entry) is being used, which has the power to destroy many enemy targets simultaneously. Pakistan wants this feature in its war fleet, but is failing again and again. Before the recent test, the test of Ababeel had also failed in October 2023. Why is Pakistan failing every time to make ICBM? According to the website IDRW, MIRV technology is considered very good for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The specialty of ICBM is that it can strike up to 5,000 kilometers. Like India's Agni-5 missile, whose test in March 2024 was very successful. At the same time, Pakistan is failing again and again in copying it. Why does Pakistan require ICBM? Pakistan has developed the weapon system according to its regional needs. Pakistan does not have ICBM missiles. Pakistan does not even need it as its entire preparation is against India only. Pakistan has made Shaheen series missiles, which are capable of hitting short, medium and long distances. Despite repeatedly failing in the Ababeel missile test, Pakistan has been continuously claiming that it has tested a medium range ballistic missile. In a post on X, some defense experts have raised the question that Pakistan has a lot of problems in engineering. Lack of adequate test infrastructure including systematic issues, dependence on foreign technology, especially China, and lack of resources make Pakistan weak in this matter, whereas India has its own strong infrastructure in this matter as its strong infrastructure includes highly professional, dedicated, and capable entities like DRDO and HAL.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Leaked: Iran's Khorramshahr-5 ICBM Can Hit U.S. Mainland—Mach 16 Speed, 12,000km Range
Iran is reportedly close to joining the exclusive club of nations with intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities. The new Khorramshahr-5 missile is said to have an operational range of 12,000 kilometers and reach speeds of Mach 16. It can reportedly carry a heavy warhead weighing approximately two tons. Unlike previous military announcements, details of the Khorramshahr-5 emerged from unofficial sources, while some media mistakenly used older test footage from the Khorramshahr-4 missile. #IranICBM #Khorramshahr5 #MissileTechnology #MiddleEastTensions #ICBMThreat #Mach16Missile #MilitaryNews #GlobalSecurity
India.com
4 days ago
- India.com
Big threat for Pakistan, China as India is developing most advanced bunker buster missile, even US GBU-57, China's DF-15C are fail; name is..
In light of the ongoing conflicts occurring around the world, India is beefing up its defence structure in order to be prepared for developing security challenges and to be strategically prepared on all fronts. At present, India is in the process of developing a massively destructive Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which is being called a next-generation bunker buster. This missile is characterized as extremely lethal due to its remarkable capabilities. This missile can penetrate 80 to 100 meters underground before detonating. This next-generation bunker buster will surely be incredibly lethal. What makes Agni-5 the most dangerous Bunker Buster ever built? This missile is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Named the Agni-5 Bunker Buster, this missile can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads with an approximate payload of about 7,500 to 8,000 kilograms. Just the payload capacity gives an indication of the size of destruction it's capable of. How does Agni-5 outperform the US GBU-57, Russia's KAB-1500, and China's DF-15C? The key feature of the Agni-5 missile is its hypersonic speed, which ranges between Mach 8 to Mach 20, and strike range of approximately 2,500 kilometers. With that depth of capability, Agni-5 is superior to some of the most sophisticated bunker buster weapons available, including America's GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) and KAB-1500L-Pr from Russia. Several reports have stated Agni-5 is the most lethal deep-penetration weapon in the world, nearly impossible for adversaries to defend against. An exemplary feature of the Agni-5 Bunker Buster is that the new variant sacrifices range for payload, carrying a 7,500–8,000 kg warhead designed to penetrate 80–100 meters of reinforced concrete or rock before detonating, reported the Indian Defence Research Wing(IDRW). If media reports are to be believed, India is developing several different variants of Agni-5 missiles. Some of these variants began the development process earlier this year. According to the reports, one of these variants is likely to have a strike range of more than 5,000 km. In the new versions of the Agni-5, the payload has been maximized. While it may still hold a warhead ranging between 7,500 and 8,000 kg, the missile is built to penetrate as deep as 80 to 100 meters into solid rock before it detonates, allowing it to deep-strike. Another key feature of Agni-5 is its mobility—it can be launched from a mobile launcher (mobile trunk), which means it can be deployed from multiple terrains and locations. Agni-5's deep-penetration warhead variant can completely destroy heavily fortified underground sites, such as Pakistan's Kirana Hills nuclear storage facility, or China's missile silos on the Himalayan border. 'Its ability to burrow 80–100 meters underground before detonation positions it as a critical asset for pre-emptive strikes or counterforce operations, potentially neutralizing enemy nuclear assets without crossing the nuclear threshold. Additionally, a second variant with an airburst warhead is being developed for surface targets like airfields and radar stations, enhancing the missile's versatility,' reads the IDRW report. GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (United States) Weight: 13,600 kg (13.6 tonnes) Payload Capacity: Capable of carrying 2,400 kg of high explosives Penetration Capability: Can pierce up to 60 meters into rock before detonation Limitation: Failed to penetrate Iran's hard limestone terrain during tests Delivery Method: Requires deployment by a bomber aircraft (the U.S. has used B-2 stealth bombers for this purpose) Target Capability: Can penetrate 8–10 meters of steel-reinforced concrete roofs Designed For: Striking nuclear sites, deep underground bunkers, tunnel networks, and heavily fortified military headquarters The GBU-57/B is an American precision-guided bunker buster bomb, incorporating GPS guidance. The GBU-57/B is known for its high precision targeting, and its advanced fuzing system allows it to penetrate ground or hardened targets before detonation. Russia developed the KAB-1500L-PR for the destruction of enemy underground facilities. The 'PR' in the name KAB-1500L-PR stands for Penetrating/High-Penetration variant. It is classified as a laser-guided bomb, which means the accuracy of strikes can be enhanced at times. China has a strong bunker buster missile called the DF-15C, or Dong Feng-15C. The DF-15C is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and is a type of bunker buster specifically derived from the DF-15 missile family. For comparison, India's Agni-5 bunker buster variant which penetrates a reported 80-100 meters deep. 'The Agni-5's 80–100-meter penetration and 7,500 kg payload far exceed the DF-15C's capabilities, making it a superior option for targeting China's underground missile silos. Its longer range (2,500 km vs. 900 km) and hypersonic speed enhance its strategic utility,' IDRW reported. In a piece in Dawn, defence analyst Rabia Akhtar described India's Agni-5 as a significant risk to Pakistan, and appealed to the international community to intervene and discontinue its production. She labelled the missile as a unsettling shocking development, and stated that it is a serious threat to not only surface-based targets but also deep underground command and control centres and nuclear facilities. With its 7,500 kg payload, the missile would have the capacity to excavate from 80 to 100 meters underground. Rabia Akhtar, a Lahore University professor, called this missile as a dangerous shift in India's military strategy. She was concerned that the Agni-5 could overlap conventional and nuclear warfare; this increases the chances of instability and miscalculations in the region. In her words, if India uses a missile like that to target Pakistan's nuclear command centers or hidden bunkers, Pakistan may see it as a nuclear threat, and in that situation, even if it was a conventional missile attack, it could very possibly turn into a nuclear war from a conventional missile strike causing an incredibly perilous chain reaction.
