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India.com
3 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
3 Indians missing in Iran rescued by cops
News • 4 days ago AGNI-V: Why This Indian Missile Is a Game-Changer in Global Defense India's Agni-V is a game-changing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting targets in Asia, Europe and parts of Africa in minutes. Developed by DRDO, it features a solid-fuel, three-stage system, ensuring rapid launch readiness and superior reliability. With an impressive range of up to 8,000 km, Agni-V enhances India's nuclear deterrence by offering high-speed precision strikes at Mach 24. Its road-mobile, canisterized design allows flexible deployment while ensuring survivability against enemy threats. The missile is equipped to carry a 3,000–4,000 kg payload, and future upgrades could introduce MIRV technology, enabling multiple warheads from a single launch. As tensions rise in global geopolitics, Agni-V not only cements India's strategic defense capabilities but also positions it alongside major nuclear powers like the U.S., Russia, and China. Agni-V stands as a powerful symbol of India's military strength and evolving global influence.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Himesh Reshammiya Comeback: Mumbai Concert Goes Viral
News • 4 days ago AGNI-V: Why This Indian Missile Is a Game-Changer in Global Defense India's Agni-V is a game-changing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting targets in Asia, Europe and parts of Africa in minutes. Developed by DRDO, it features a solid-fuel, three-stage system, ensuring rapid launch readiness and superior reliability. With an impressive range of up to 8,000 km, Agni-V enhances India's nuclear deterrence by offering high-speed precision strikes at Mach 24. Its road-mobile, canisterized design allows flexible deployment while ensuring survivability against enemy threats. The missile is equipped to carry a 3,000–4,000 kg payload, and future upgrades could introduce MIRV technology, enabling multiple warheads from a single launch. As tensions rise in global geopolitics, Agni-V not only cements India's strategic defense capabilities but also positions it alongside major nuclear powers like the U.S., Russia, and China. Agni-V stands as a powerful symbol of India's military strength and evolving global influence.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Trump Claims Biden Died in 2020 and was Replaced by Clones
News • 4 days ago AGNI-V: Why This Indian Missile Is a Game-Changer in Global Defense India's Agni-V is a game-changing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting targets in Asia, Europe and parts of Africa in minutes. Developed by DRDO, it features a solid-fuel, three-stage system, ensuring rapid launch readiness and superior reliability. With an impressive range of up to 8,000 km, Agni-V enhances India's nuclear deterrence by offering high-speed precision strikes at Mach 24. Its road-mobile, canisterized design allows flexible deployment while ensuring survivability against enemy threats. The missile is equipped to carry a 3,000–4,000 kg payload, and future upgrades could introduce MIRV technology, enabling multiple warheads from a single launch. As tensions rise in global geopolitics, Agni-V not only cements India's strategic defense capabilities but also positions it alongside major nuclear powers like the U.S., Russia, and China. Agni-V stands as a powerful symbol of India's military strength and evolving global influence.
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Big worry for US and Israel, Houthis new missile capable of penetrating defence systems, becomes more dangerous if targeted by…, they scatter and cause…
Houthi rebels share missile test photos, threaten Israel The Houthi rebels in Yemen, who control the Ansarullah faction, have released photos of a new missile test along with open threats against Israel. These pictures were shared on social media, showing off what the group claims is a newly developed missile. In recent days, the Houthis have targeted several sites in Israel, including Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. They are also claiming that this new missile might be used in action soon. Advertisement === So far, there's no independent confirmation that Yemen has such advanced missile technology. However, Iran's state-run media has reported that Yemen may now possess this capability. It's important to note that the idea of one missile hitting multiple targets isn't new. Countries like the United States, Russia, and France had already developed this kind of technology decades ago. Known as MIRV, Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle, this system allows a single missile to carry and release several warheads at once. The U.S. had developed MIRV-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) back in the 1970s, and Russia followed suit shortly after. MIRV Missile threat grows beyond nuclear powers Nuclear-armed nations like the U.S. and Russia already possess advanced MIRV (Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle) ballistic missiles, which can be launched from land or submarines. These missiles can travel long distances and strike multiple targets in one go. Apart from them, France and China also have MIRV-equipped missiles. India is developing similar capabilities for its Agni missile series, and Pakistan is working on its own version, the Ababeel missile. For nuclear powers, owning MIRV technology is not unusual. But if a group like Yemen's Houthi rebels were to gain access to such advanced systems, it could pose a serious threat not just to Israel, but also to nearby countries like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE. Where did the Houthis get this technology? The Houthi rebels in Yemen have become more aggressive and better equipped with time. They have targeted several ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. At the same time, they have also carried out attacks against Israel. Even after heavy airstrikes by American fighter jets and aircraft carriers, the Houthi leadership based in Sana'a continues to launch attacks without backing down. One major sign of their growing military capability was seen back in 2022, when the Houthis used a swarm of drones, multiple drones flying together, to attack Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil refinery. This was the first time such a tactic had been used by them. Now, as they claim to have access to even more powerful missile technology, the big question is: how did they get it? Though there are no clear answer to this, many experts believe that their long-standing ties with Iran could be the reason. Iran is known to support the Houthis with weapons, training, and advanced military tools.
