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Memri
3 days ago
- Memri
Chinese Social Media Video About Iran Receiving J-10C Fighter Jets from China
On July 14, 2025, the 'Qin Lintao War Research Society' account on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohungshu posted a video report about Iran receiving its first batch of 40 Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets, equipped with PL-15 missiles. The video provided an overview of the J-10C's radar, stealth, and combat capabilities, concluding: 'Can these 'aerial snipers' truly allow Iran's air force to defy fate and change its destiny?'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chinese weaponry failed in real war, says BJP nat'l spokesperson
Chennai: Operation Sindoor was conducted in Pakistan. However, on rebound, China was hit as its weaponry failed in the real war, BJP's national spokesperson Sudanshu Trivedi said here on Saturday. Citing the fall in the Chinese defence firm stocks after Operation Sindoor, he said, "The stocks of defence firms such as Avic Systems Chengdu, which manufactures the JF-17 aircraft planes and PL-15 (air-to-air missile) that were used by Pakistan, witnessed a significant fall of up to 10%. In contrast, prices of India's defence stocks, including Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders, rose sharply as the weapons used in the operation were indigenously made. " Speaking at the national seminar on "Road Map to Viksit Bharat – A Multidisciplinary Approach" by Tamil Nadu Higher Education Teachers Association at VIT Chennai campus, Trivedi said the time of India has arrived. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Citing Dassault Aviation's collaboration with Tata, he said India will start defence manufacturing for European countries. "They have technology, but no manpower. A golden future is waiting," Trivedi said, adding that Vikshit Bharat will lay a vision for the next 1,000 years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, this game will keep you up all night. No Install. Play for free. Navy Quest Undo All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman T G Sitharam said innovation in India should address global challenges. "Students should aspire to become entrepreneurs to make India a manufacturing nation. By embracing a multidisciplinary approach, we should ensure no opportunity is lost and no challenge is overlooked," he said. VIT chancellor G Viswanathan asked for more allocation of funds in the budget for education. "In this year's union budget, the allocation for education is 2.5% out of 55 lakh crore. Education development is a prerequisite for economic development. Our Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education is only 28%, whereas developed countries have GER from 60% to 100%," Viswanathan said. VIT vice-president G V Selvam, NAAC and NBA chairman Anil Sahasrabudhe, IIT Madras director V Kamakoti, National Council for Vocational Education and Training former chairman Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh joint organizing secretary Guntha Laxman, and others spoke.
India.com
21-07-2025
- India.com
India's ASTRA, China's PL-15 missile, USA' AMRAAM: List of world's top 7 air-to-air missiles, 4th will surprise you
AIM-120 AMRAAM (USA) 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.
India.com
16-07-2025
- Science
- India.com
Bad news for China as India develops deadly ‘Gandiv' missiles to shoot down China's J-20 stealth fighter, the Astra MkIII can travel…can be launched…
Image for the representational purposes New Delhi: In a major development that promises to bring a revolutionary change in the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the Astra MkIII air-to-air missile. The missile is designed to engage targets in air-to-air combat. According to the reports, the Astra Mk-3 missile, which has been named 'Gandiv', is now set to undergo developmental trials. This missile is not only a demonstration of India's indigenous missile development capabilities to the world, but also a decisive step towards countering China's advanced missiles like the PL-15 and PL-17. One of the key highlights is that after the successful development of Astra Mk-3, an upgraded next variant is also planned. Once inducted into the Indian Air Force, this missile will provide India with a powerful weapon capable of taking down enemy fighter jets and surveillance aircraft from several hundred kilometers away, especially in the context of threats from China and Pakistan. DRDO claims that this new technology will be used in both Astra Mk-2 and Mk-3, thereby giving India's aerial defense system a robust electronic warfare-resistant framework. Here are some of the key features of Astra Mk-3 missile? The Astra Mk-3 missile has been named after 'Gandiv,' the mighty bow of the great warrior Arjuna from the Mahabharata. Astra Mk-3 missile is a ramjet-powered Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) The missile is specially designed to target high-value assets and stealth fighter jets, bombers, and Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft at ranges of over 300–350 kilometers. Astra Mk-3 missile is equipped with DRDO's Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology This enables it to travel long distances at supersonic speeds — up to Mach 4.5. One of its key advantages is its ability to use oxygen from the atmosphere as an oxidizer, eliminating the need to carry heavy oxidizing agents, making the missile lighter and more efficient. Its ramjet technology also gives it a throttleable propulsion system, allowing it to dynamically adjust speed and power in real-time. This makes it highly effective in rapidly changing combat scenarios and capable of hitting fast-moving, highly maneuverable targets. In short, the Astra Mk-3 can strike targets up to 350 kilometers away at Mach 4.5 speed, making it an extremely lethal and formidable weapon in India's aerial arsenal. The production model of Astra Mk-3 is moving beyond a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)-based AESA seeker and will now incorporate a Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based seeker, according to the reports. GaN-based seekers are capable of operating at higher temperatures and are significantly more resistant to electronic jamming (ECM). The DRDO has specifically designed this missile to shoot down Chinese J-20 fifth-generation fighter jets mid-air. Therefore, it has been equipped with the capability to resist jamming during electronic warfare and to penetrate stealth technology-equipped jets. Chinese PL-15 and PL-17 PL-15: PL-15 is designed to fight the high-value targets like AWACS, tankers, and enemy fighters. PL-15 has a range of 200-300 km (export version PL-15E has a shorter range of 145 km). PL-15 can be launched from J-10C, J-20, J-16, J-11B, and JF-17 fighters. Combines inertial navigation, Beidou satellite updates, two-way datalink, and an active radar seeker with AESA technology. A PL-15E missile was recovered in India after being fired by Pakistan, leading to concerns about technological leaks, according to India Today. PL-17: PL-17 is designed for ultra-long-range engagements, potentially exceeding the range of the PL-15. According to the reports, the missiles have a range of 400 km, making it one of the farthest-reaching AAMs. Compared to other long-range AAMs, the PL-17 has larger size, measuring 6 meters (20 ft) in length. Relies on inertial guidance, satellite navigation, data-link, and a terminal seeker with active radar, passive sensors, and IR-homing. Seen on J-16 fighter jets. Its induction stage is unclear, with some reports suggesting it is in limited production or undergoing further testing.
India.com
04-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
US launches new AIM-260 missile to counter Chinese PL-17, India betting on Russian R-37, who will win the race?
(REUTERS/File) New Delhi: The use of Chinese PL-15 air to air missile was seen in the recent India-Pakistan conflict. According to reports, China is currently working on PL-17 and PL-21 air to air missiles, whose capability will be much more than PL-15. At the same time, America has started working on AIM-260 to counter this power of China while India has decided to bet on Russian R-37. The main purpose of these missiles is to destroy the enemy's Airborne Early Warning System (AEW&C) aircraft, tanker aircraft and stealth fighter planes from a very long distance. What is AIM-260 missile? The US Navy and Air Force have sought about $670.5 million in purchase funding and $687 million in research and development funding for the AIM-260 air-to-air missile in the 2026 budget proposal. This will be the next variant of the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. According to reports, the AIM-260 will include a ramjet or dual-pulse rocket motor, multi-mode seeker (infrared + active radar), two-way data link and electronic warfare resistant system, which will make it highly lethal and modern. The report said that it will first be used in America's F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, but in future it will also be integrated into fighter aircraft like F-35 and F-15EX. The main purpose of AIM-260 is to develop the ability to attack from a longer distance against China's PL series missiles like PL-15, PL-17 and PL-21. AIM-260 vs PL-17 Missiles. When was AIM-260 conceptualised? It is claimed that with the double-seeker design, both the missile's accuracy and resistance to electronic warfare will be greatly enhanced. In addition, it will make it easier to target targets stealthily with a reduced radar footprint. That is, the US is preparing to integrate it into its stealth fighter aircraft. In February 2025, the US Navy publicly revealed the rendering of the next-generation long-range AIM-260, which gave many details about the external and guidance sections of the missile. Where does PL series stand? On the other hand, after the PL-15, China has now focused on extremely long-range air-to-air missiles like the PL-17 and PL-21. The PL-17 has been seen on the J-17 fighter jet and its range is believed to be around 400 kilometers, which is more than any current US missile. The guidance system of PL-17 includes inertial navigation, satellite guidance, data link and active radar seeker in the terminal phase. This missile has the capability to shoot down enemy AEW&C platforms like Boeing E-3D or Wedgetail without coming face to face. Recently, China had given PL-15 missiles to Pakistan, which it used against India. After this conflict, the demand for air to air missiles has increased further in the world. China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is developing very long range air to air missiles (VLRAAM) which can attack targets from a long distance. What about India? Russia is not behind in this ongoing race between China and America. Russia's R-37M missile already has the capability to strike from 150 to 400 km. This is also a BVR i.e. Beyond Visual Range missile. Russia designed this missile primarily for the MiG-31 interceptor, but now it is also being installed in aircraft like Su-30SM, Su-35S and Su-57. R-37M has advanced technologies like dual-pulse rocket motor, mid-course targeting update and dual-band radar seeker. By using it in the Ukraine war, Russia has been very successful in keeping Ukrainian fighters away from the battlefield. The Eurasian Times report says that India is talking to Russia to buy R-37M air to air missile. Russia has proposed to India to produce this missile in India itself under Make in India. At present the talks are going on. The report says that India will integrate it in its SU-30MKI fighter aircraft.
