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India’s Agni-V to carry 7500-kilogram bunker-buster warhead 

India’s Agni-V to carry 7500-kilogram bunker-buster warhead 

India is developing new variants of the Agni-5 missile with bunker-buster capabilities to strike heavily fortified underground targets. The recent global conflicts have highlighted the need for the same. Under Operation Midnight Hammer,  the US deployed GBU-57/A Massive Ordnance Penetrators against Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility on June 22. These are bunker-buster bombs. India is also working on building a powerful new missile system capable of penetrating fortified underground targets. Bunker Buster Version of Agni-V The DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is working on a new version of the Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile. The original has a range exceeding 5000…
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India’s Missile Defense Systems: Ready for Any Nuclear Threat

India’s Missile Defense Systems: Ready for Any Nuclear Threat

New Delhi, India — As global tensions continue to simmer, questions frequently emerge. These questions are about India's response to a nuclear missile attack. This is particularly relevant for potential adversaries like Pakistan. The answer, experts say, lies in India's robust and layered missile defense capabilities. India has invested heavily in modernizing its strategic defenses. It has deployed advanced systems like the Prithvi Air Defense (PAD) and Advanced Air Defense (AAD) interceptor missiles. Additionally, India uses the Russian-made S-400 Triumf system. These platforms are designed to detect, track, and destroy incoming ballistic missiles mid-flight — before they reach their targets.…
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