India successfully fired the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile from ‘Tejas’ Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) LSP-7 off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023. The missile release was successfully carried out from the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000 ft. Further, all the objectives of the test were met and…
India is indigenously developing a three-layered (long-range surface-to-air missile) LRSAM defence system which would be able to strike down enemy aircraft and missiles at around 400 Km ranges. Currently, the $2.5 Billion project is at an advanced stage. According to reports, a proposal to develop LRSAM defence system, pending the Indian Defence Ministry may soon…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested New Generation Agni Prime Ballistic Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 07, 2023. During the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated, thereby paving the way for induction of the system into the Armed Forces. This was…
A successful training launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on June 01, 2023. The missile is a proven system, capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical…
It has been reported that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently completed testing of the Astra Mk2 missile and is expected to enter limited series production soon. Once inducted, the missile will contribute significantly to the IAF’s air dominance. With the completion of this this testing, the missile is set to be…
Indian Navy has reportedly proposed to acquire over 20 Klub anti-ship cruise missiles from Russia and Harpoon anti-ship missile system from United States (US). A proposal worth over Rs 1,400 crore ($200 Million) is under consideration by the Indian Government and is expected to be cleared soon for acquisition. The Klub missile acquisition is expected…
India is taking quantum jump in successfully testing a host of advanced and lethal missiles last year and even this year the scenario is witnessing a continuation, ranging from surface-to-air missile to ballistic to anti-tank guided missiles. Here is the complete list of the successful missile tests that happened between January 2022 to till date….
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21, 2023. The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralize a hostile ballistic missile threat thereby elevating India into the…
Indonesia is expected to order BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), the Indo-Russian joint venture. The deal is likely to be signed by year end, or early next year. As per BrahMos Aerospace CEO Atul D. Rane, BAPL is in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a deal worth between $200-$350 million…
India is in talks with as many as eight countries for exporting the BrahMos missiles. These are friendly nations located in South East Asia, Middle East and even Africa. There is a demand for all — land, ship and aircraft launched versions in these countries. Besides, BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) is expected to start…
