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India-UK $468 Million Missile Deal: Strengthening Defence Capabilities
10
Oct
By Theviralmail
Defense, ,

India-UK $468 Million Missile Deal: Strengthening Defence Capabilities

India and UK have finalised a $468 million deal under which the Indian army will receive 700 UK made missiles. This deal will support India’s defence and attack capabilities in the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It will address the future requirements of the armed forces. The deal also aims for long-term collaboration on complex weapons between the two countries. The announcement came on the second and final day of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first official visit to India. The deal is also expected to cater for 700 jobs in Northern Ireland,England,Wales and Scotland. The contract is set to deliver…
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Successful flight-test of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile from Su-30 Mk-I
11
Jul
By Theviralmail
Defense, , ,

Successful flight-test of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile from Su-30 Mk-I

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a successful flight-test. They tested the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’. It was equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker. The test took place from the Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha on July 11, 2025. During the tests, two launches targeted high-speed unmanned aerial targets. These targets were at different ranges and target aspects. The launches also took into account various launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy. https://videopress.com/v/KG9xK9xC?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true DRDO & IAF…
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India’s Agni-V to carry 7500-kilogram bunker-buster warhead 
01
Jul
By radhasindhu890
Defense, ,

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 Next-Generation Arsenal in Pipeline of DRDO
21
Jun
By radhasindhu890
Defense,

India’s Next-Generation Arsenal in Pipeline of DRDO

During Operation Sindoor, weapons developed by India’s premier defence research agency, the DRDO, helped secure our borders. These included the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. Other examples are MRSAMs (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles) like Akash and LRSAMs (Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles). Additionally, the D4 anti-drone system was used. Currently, DRDO is developing several next-generation weapon systems, including hypersonic missiles, anti-drone systems, and enhanced strike capabilities. In an interview DRDO chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat explained the state-of-the-art weapons DRDO is working on. The Future of Brahmos The world's fastest supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, was developed by DRDO in partnership with Russia’s NPOM. …
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Indian Army Set to Acquire ₹30,000 Crore Indigenous QRSAM System
09
Jun
By Theviralmail
Defense, ,

Indian Army Set to Acquire ₹30,000 Crore Indigenous QRSAM System

New Delhi, June 9 – The Indian Army is set to enhance its air defence capabilities. It is expected to receive a significant upgrade. This upgrade comes with the likely approval of a ₹30,000 crore acquisition of Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) systems. The Defence Ministry is set to review the proposal soon. This review aims to enhance preparedness along both the northern and western frontiers. Defence Ministry to Evaluate Major Procurement According to defence sources, the Defence Acquisition Council will meet in the fourth week of June. They will deliberate on the purchase of three QRSAM regiments. The Defence…
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Dissecting Most Secretive Missile Technology of China
23
May
By Utkarshini Singh
Change Makers, ,

Dissecting Most Secretive Missile Technology of China

PL-15E The Amraam Imprint The PL-15 is the cardinal feature of China’s air combat strategy. It achieves parity with BVRAAMs (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile) like MBDA Meteor (ramjet based) of Europe. It also matches the capabilities of the AMRAAM of the USA. The PL-15 has a dual pulse solid propellant rocket motor. Its speed allegedly exceeds Mach 5. It is said to achieve a high peak speed. This is unlike ramjet based meteor, which can sustain high speed throughout. The PL-15E’s guidance system is said to be highly advanced. It likely has the ability to kill agile aerial targets…
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Pakistan Test-Fires Abdali Missile Amid Escalating Tensions with India Post-Pahalgam Attack
03
May
By Theviralmail
Defense, World, ,

Pakistan Test-Fires Abdali Missile Amid Escalating Tensions with India Post-Pahalgam Attack

Pakistan conducted a training launch of its short-range surface-to-surface Abdali missile on Saturday. This move is seen as a show of force amid escalating tensions with India. The launch was confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). It took place at the Sonmiani Ranges. This was part of the ongoing military drill codenamed Exercise INDUS. The Commander Army Strategic Forces Command, (Lt Gen Muhammad Shahbaz Khan), witnessed the training launch. Maj Gen Sheharyar Pervez Butt, DG PDS at Strategic Plans Division, also observed the launch. The test comes after heightened Indo-Pak tensions. These tensions follow the recent terror attack in…
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Vietnam Nearing $700 Million Deal to Acquire BrahMos Missiles, Boosting India’s Strategic Presence in South China Sea
17
Apr
By Theviralmail
Defense, ,

Vietnam Nearing $700 Million Deal to Acquire BrahMos Missiles, Boosting India’s Strategic Presence in South China Sea

Vietnam is on the verge of finalising a $700 million deal. This deal will procure the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system for its naval forces. This is a significant boost to India’s defence exports and strategic influence. This deal follows India’s first BrahMos export to the Philippines in 2022. It will mark Vietnam as the second international customer of the highly advanced missile. Strengthening Coastal Defence Amid South China Sea Tensions The proposed agreement is expected to include coastal defence batteries. These will provide Vietnam with formidable deterrence capabilities. This is crucial in the increasingly contested South China Sea. The…
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