Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

[Jay]

2) We have repeatedly exercised restraint
3) We are a rational player
4) We also only react to provocations & not do anything proactive (much to my chagrin)

Yeah, these are weaknesses, especially in our context. As long as we adhere to the above rules, will will always be at the mercy of someone who do not stick to them.

[Rakesh]

India has made huge leap in missile technology: Former DRDO chairman
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cit ... 271446.cms
05 July 2025

[Rakesh]

DRDO missile tests off Odisha coast: Two-day fishing ban imposed from July 17
https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/drdo-mi ... -17-267255
08 July 2025

The Odisha Fisheries Department imposes a two-day fishing ban on July 17-18 for DRDO's missile tests from Chandipur and Kalam Island, affecting four coastal districts to ensure fisherfolk safety.

[Ashokk]

DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-test of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile with indigenous Radio Frequency Seeker from Su-30 Mk-I

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha on July 11, 2025. During the tests, two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy.

During the tests, all subsystems performed as per expectations including the RF seeker which has been indigenously designed & developed by DRDO. The flawless performance of the Astra weapon system was validated through flight data captured by Range Tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. These successful flight tests have re-established the accuracy and reliable performance of Astra weapon system with indigenous seeker.

Astra BVRAAM has a range exceeding 100 kms and is equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system. In addition to various laboratories of DRDO, more than 50 public and private industries including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have contributed towards successful realisation of the weapon system.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and industry involved in the design and development of RF seeker and stated that the successful testing of the missile with indigenous seeker is a major milestone in critical defence technology.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat congratulated all the teams involved during the successful flight-test.

[Prem Kumar]

Excellent news! Indigenous seeker tests were done back in 2017 - 18. Not sure if they were ever inducted

So, I believe that the 200 or so Astra inducted so far, have the Russian Agat seeker

We need more Astra-Mk1s inducted across the fleet. Hope these tests pave the way for the same

[Srikanth P]

India "has tested" a Mach 8 missile with 1,500 km range as per the below article...

India testing a missile that flies at eight times the speed of sound, hits targets 1,500 km away
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 432167.cms
14 July 2025

[VKumar]

There was a news article that IAF is exploring the purchase of an Israeli missile called LORA to hit pakis.

[Rakesh]

India "has tested" a Mach 8 missile with 1,500 km range as per the below article...

India testing a missile that flies at eight times the speed of sound, hits targets 1,500 km away
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 432167.cms
14 July 2025

From Google Chacha's AI Bot....

To cover 1,500 km at Mach 8, it would take approximately 10.3 minutes. This calculation assumes a constant speed of Mach 8 at sea level, where the speed of sound is roughly 1,225 km/h. Mach 8 is eight times the speed of sound, or 9,800 km/h. Dividing the distance by the speed gives the time.
Here's the breakdown:

* Speed of sound at sea level: Approximately 1,225 km/h according to Wikipedia.
* Speed at Mach 8: 1,225 km/h * 8 = 9,800 km/h.
* Time to travel 1,500 km: 1,500 km / 9,800 km/h = 0.153 hours.* Convert to minutes: 0.153 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 9.18 minutes.

Kilometers per Hour to Mach Number Conversion (km/h to M). Therefore, it would take roughly 10.3 minutes to travel 1,500 km at Mach 8.

[VinodTK]

Indian Army flexes air defence muscle as Akash Prime scores double hits at high altitude in Ladakh

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The Army Air Defence Corps conducted the trials in collaboration with senior scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which developed the missile system. Officials confirmed that the Akash Prime scored two direct hits on fast-moving aerial targets in the rarified high-altitude atmosphere.
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What is Akash Prime air defence system, and its importance?
The Akash Prime is an upgraded version of the original Akash system, featuring an improved seeker for enhanced precision, particularly in challenging weather and terrain. The Akash Prime had earlier proven its battlefield effectiveness during Operation Sindoor, where it was deployed to counter aerial threats from Pakistan. The system successfully engaged Chinese-origin aircraft and Turkish-made drones used by Pakistani forces.
The Akash air defence system is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile platform designed to protect mobile, semi-mobile and static military installations from a range of aerial threats. It is equipped with advanced real-time multi-sensor data processing, threat evaluation and target engagement capabilities.
Using command guidance and phased array radar, the system can engage multiple threats simultaneously from any direction. It is flexible enough to operate in group or autonomous modes, adapting to various operational scenarios.:
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[SSridhar]

India "has tested" a Mach 8 missile with 1,500 km range as per the below article...

India testing a missile that flies at eight times the speed of sound, hits targets 1,500 km away
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 432167.cms
14 July 2025

Most probably BrahMos-II. Well done.

[Prem Kumar]

DDM. Economic Times seems to have lost it

Neither Brahmos-hypersonic nor homegrown one are close to testing

[Rakesh]

The Rudram Punch
https://www.spsmai.com/experts-speak/?i ... dram-Punch
25 June 2025

The Rudram-II, Rudram-III, and Rudram-IV missile family represents a transformative capability that will significantly enhance India's air-to-surface strike options while providing crucial SEAD capabilities.

[Aditya_V]

As per MOD Prithvi 2 and Agni 1 tested today from Balsore, rather unusual Tests.

[uddu]

Mijjiles
https://www.pib.gov.in/ShowAlbum.aspx?albumid=199506
The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth visited the DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex at Hyderabad, in Telangana on July 17, 2025.


In a game-changing defense breakthrough, India successfully destroyed two high-speed aerial targets at high altitude in Ladakh using the upgraded Akash Prime missile system on July 16. This feat strengthens India’s air defense capabilities amid rising tensions along the borders. Developed by DRDO, the Akash Prime is tailor-made for the Indian Army’s high-altitude warfare needs. The successful interception of unmanned targets above 40,000 feet marks a bold leap in India’s indigenous missile power. What does this mean for India’s regional dominance and deterrence strategy? Watch this in-depth coverage of the missile test that’s turning heads globally!

[drnayar]

DDM. Economic Times seems to have lost it

Neither Brahmos-hypersonic nor homegrown one are close to testing

another gem from ET is the india's new intercontinental bomber

maybe they have a new sub editor, probably trying potent stuff ?

[bala]

Indian rocket force is coming up. Missiles Pralay, Brahmos, Agni, Prithvi and more

Aadi Achint explains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xen73urPuRY

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1955265876430594140

Update: India's notification for a likely missile test now stretches further into the Indian Ocean Region with a danger zone of ~ 2,530Km

Date | 20-21 August 2025

[uddu]

https://x.com/Tanmaycoolkarni/status/19 ... 3632602318
@Tanmaycoolkarni
India's #ProjectKusha enters critical phase as DRDO prepares for M1 interceptor test in September 2025.

This indigenous Long Range Air Defence System promises to match Russia's S-500 and surpasses S-400 in some key capabilities.

Thread on what makes this a Game-Changer

https://x.com/Tanmaycoolkarni/status/19 ... 6609035528
@Tanmaycoolkarni
The M1 interceptor’s airframe is based on the Akash-NG platform, incorporating :

– New ‘Indhan-1’ propellant for higher energy & range

– Enhanced thrust vectoring

These upgrades support improved performance in high-speed interception scenarios.
https://x.com/Tanmaycoolkarni/status/19 ... 6777249914
The #ProjectKusha involves three interceptor variants :

• M1 (150 km) – Stealth aircraft, drones, cruise missiles; 250 mm kill vehicle.

• M2 (250 km) – AEW&C, advanced cruise missiles, PGMs, ASBMs.

• M3 (350–400 km) – Large aircraft, SRBMs/MRBMs; 450 mm kill vehicle


Cost and Self-reliance factor :

• 5 IAF squadrons approved at ₹21,700 crore ($2.6 billion) in 2023

• Significantly cheaper than India’s ₹40,000 crore($5.43 billion) S-400 deal.

• Fully indigenous system reduces vulnerability to sanctions or supply delays.
https://x.com/Tanmaycoolkarni/status/19 ... 7547407632
ProjectKusha Timeline :

• May 2022 – CCS approval

• Sept 2023 – AoN for 5 IAF squadrons

• Sept 2025 – First M1 flight test from Launch Complex-IV, Dhamra, Odisha

• 2026–2027 – M2 & M3 Testing

• 2028–2029 – Induction into IAF & Navy

P'ship : DRDO, BEL, DRDL, RCI

https://x.com/Tanmaycoolkarni/status/19 ... 0182951282
@Tanmaycoolkarni
Naval Radar :

The #IndianNavy is developing a 6×6 m shipborne radar for its Next Generation Destroyer, four times larger than the radar on the Visakhapatnam-class destroyer, capable of detecting sea-skimming missiles and ASBMs up to 1,000 km.

https://x.com/Tanmaycoolkarni/status/19 ... 7901224417
Advance Radar Systems :

• Long Range Battle Management Radar (LRBMR) – S-band AESA, >500 km detection range

• Capable of scanning 500–600 km into hostile airspace; providing early warning against Stealth Aircraft, UAVs, PGMs and Ballistic Missiles.

[uddu]

The Upcoming BM test could be Agni Prime.

[pravula]

We also need inexpensive short range missiles to counter drone swarms.

[uddu]

We also need inexpensive short range missiles to counter drone swarms.

Solar Group Tests Micro-Missile Drone System 'Bhargavastra'

[pravula]

Nice. Thanks!!

[chetak]

As per MOD Prithvi 2 and Agni 1 tested today from Balsore, rather unusual Tests.

Aditya_V ji,

It's a short and succinct message to trumpwa and his diseased pet rodent, the failed marshall.

It simply says that we can find your butt in any corner of your misbegotten country that you may see fit to hide in

[chetak]

We also need inexpensive short range missiles to counter drone swarms.

pravula ji,

The forces have already used "inexpensive short range" systems (not necessarily all of them are missile based) to counter the paki, turki, and cheen drone swarms.

That was an inherent component of Op Sindoor

[pravula]

We also need inexpensive short range missiles to counter drone swarms.

pravula ji,

The forces have already used "inexpensive short range" systems (not necessarily all of them are missile based) to counter the paki, turki, and cheen drone swarms.

That was an inherent component of Op Sindoor

Yep, i am a big fan of the old L70 systems and what we have done to upgrade them. But they are still a very logistically heavy deployment compared to micro missiles...

[chetak]

pravula ji,

The forces have already used "inexpensive short range" systems (not necessarily all of them are missile based) to counter the paki, turki, and cheen drone swarms.

That was an inherent component of Op Sindoor

Yep, i am a big fan of the old L70 systems and what we have done to upgrade them. But they are still a very logistically heavy deployment compared to micro missiles...

pravula ji,

If one is not mistaken, they used even the ZSUs and the now plentifully available older Air to Air MiG 21 missiles launched from adapted ground based launchers

These guys have economically, innovatively, and efficiently repurposed anything and everything, including the kitchen sink

The next round will unveil even more potent systems.

Already the pakis have been pushed back to launching from long standoff distances and their AWACS are very vulnerable unless they fly and operate from over cheen airspace, where the IAF's BVR/S-400 missiles can still reach them

[pravula]

No Ji for moi please.

Yeah, but by definition, there will be limited stock of older missiles. And if we don’t buy new missiles, there will be no old ones later on for any jugaad.

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/Mrcool63040811/status/1956029101996654700

Update:- Notam which was issued from 20/08-21/08 has been extended upto a range of 4,975kms.

[gakakkad]

https://x.com/Mrcool63040811/status/1956029101996654700

Update:- Notam which was issued from 20/08-21/08 has been extended upto a range of 4,975kms.

they have previously tested "allegedly" 8000km missile with 2500 km NOTAMs. so this is either multiple warheads or something that can hit anywhere in the world.

[uddu]

Is India Testing AGNI 6 Without Saying It?

Is India Testing AGNI 6 Without Saying It?
India’s recent revision of its Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has ignited intense speculation across defense circles. The updated no-fly zone stretches a staggering 4,795 km into the Indian Ocean, far exceeding the range of previously tested systems like Agni-V. Scheduled for 20–21 August, the test’s parameters suggest something far more ambitious—possibly the long-rumored Agni-6 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

While the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) remains tight-lipped, analysts point to the scale and trajectory of the NOTAM as indicative of a strategic leap. Agni-6, if deployed, would mark India’s entry into the elite club of nations with true ICBM capability, potentially boasting MIRV (Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicle) tech and ranges exceeding 10,000 km

Agni-6 has been rumored for years as India’s next leap in strategic deterrence, potentially featuring intercontinental range, MIRV capability, and advanced survivability features. The timing of this NOTAM, paired with India’s growing emphasis on indigenous defense modernization, adds weight to the theory that something significant is underway—though the silence from official channels may be deliberate.

[williams]

So strategic restrain is gone and the gloves are coming off.

[Prem Kumar]

Hope we don't give in to US pressure. We have, in the past, delayed Agni tests because of Xyz talks or someone visiting

We need Dilbu here for anti-jinxing

[ramana]

Could even be K-6 which will be all azimuth message.

[VinodTK]

Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Multi-layered air & missile shield integrated with offensive weapons

NEW DELHI: Mission Sudarshan Chakra will entail building a multi-layered integrated air and missile defence shield, with an overlapping network of early-warning and tracking sensors, robust command and control posts, reliable land and sea-based batteries of advanced interceptor missiles and other weapons.

The defence shield will, of course, also require effective use of space-based assets for early-warning and tracking threats. Announcing the launch of the ambitious `Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ just three months after cross-border military hostilities with Pakistan, PM Narendra Modi on Friday said all important places in India, including strategic areas as well as civilian ones like hospitals, railways and centres of faith, will be given `complete security cover’ under it by 2035.

This indigenously-developed national air and missile defence shield, which will also be integrated with potent counter-offensive weapons, will progressively be expanded, strengthened and modernised with “great intensity” in the coming 10 years, with a system in place to work out strategies to cater for futuristic warfare needs.

“Every citizen of the country should feel safe. Whatever technology comes to attack us, our technology should prove to be better than that,” the PM said, adding that the country will move forward towards developing the “powerful weapon system for targeted precise action” like Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra in the battle of Mahabharata.

This announcement comes soon after Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was reported to have recklessly threatened to destroy any dam India builds to impede water flow to his country, while also warning of a nuclear Armageddon.
While Modi did not spell out any details, the plan to erect a defence shield, akin to Israel’s `Iron Dome’ (which only has to protect a very small country) and the proposed `Golden Dome’ of the US, will take a lot of doing along with huge funding.

The PM’s remarks that Mission Sudarshan Chakra will not only neutralise the enemy’s attack, but will also hit back at the adversary “many times more”, points at the impending expansion of India’s conventional (non-nuclear) arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles. These new missiles will include the induction of the new 500-km range quasi-ballistic missile Pralay and the 1,000-km range subsonic long-range land-attack cruise missile. The increase in strike range of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from 450-km to 800-km is also on the anvil.

The building blocks for the robust air and missile defence shield are already in place. India’s existing integrated multi-layered air defence network, with a mix of Indian and foreign surface-to-air missile systems, had thwarted waves of Turkish drones and Chinese missiles during Operation Sindoor from May 7-10.

Last week, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh had also declared that the IAF’s Russian-origin S-400 air defence system had shot down at least five Pakistani fighters and a large special mission aircraft -- the last at a distance of 300-km -- during the hostilities.

Officials say the PM’s announcement is connected to the ongoing development of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, being developed by DRDO under the ambitious Project Kusha, which will have interceptor missiles to hit hostile targets at 150-km, 250-km and 350-km ranges. Phase-1 of this air defence system should be ready by 2028-29, as was first reported by TOI.

There could also now be a green signal for the operational deployment of Phase-1 of the indigenous two-tier ballistic missile defence (BMD), which as per DRDO is designed to track and destroy enemy ballistic missiles in the 2,000-km range class, at different altitudes both inside (endo) and outside (exo) the earth's atmosphere for “a higher kill probability”.

In July last year, India had also successfully flight-tested an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile under Phase-II of the BMD system, with the defence ministry proclaiming it demonstrated the indigenous capability to defend against hostile nuclear-capable missiles in the 5000-km range class.
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[drnayar]

Bharat would probably have one of the densest air defence networks in the world, once that network is complete. the surveillance capability looks like a complete tier of space, air ground and sea-based sensors and counter missile capabilities .. Good job !!

Don't think any force would want to run into that gauntlet

[gakakkad]

Except for small countries like Israel India already has the densest ADN. However there should also be focus on dense EOS network .

What is the future of HA pseudosats ?

[Avinandan]

IMHO, India is quite far below in AD network per Km2.
It has currently about 1200 launchers. Compared to that China has about 6000 and US About 3000. Ukraine has about 1000 Launchers and about 5 times smaller in India, yet struggling to cover his air space.

In spite of this, as per chatGPT, it ranks in top 10 countries among densest AD network

[gakakkad]

IMHO, India is quite far below in AD network per Km2.
It has currently about 1200 launchers. Compared to that China has about 6000 and US About 3000. Ukraine has about 1000 Launchers and about 5 times smaller in India, yet struggling to cover his air space.

In spite of this, as per chatGPT, it ranks in top 10 countries among densest AD network

China is 3x bigger in size . Also what kind of launchers ,radars etc is also important. The best system in town is likely s400 which some countries dont possess .

[Prem Kumar]

I'd agree with Avinandan. We have done significant progress over the last decade, but prior to that, the IAF had a jock-mentality and SAMs were treated as 2nd class citizens. Air-defense meant scrambling Mig-21s

Akash was inducted after laborious trials. Barak-8 got in via bribes. S-400 happened due to Modi sarkar

The IAF is still dragging its heels on Akash-NG & I suspect its because its a direct competitor to Barak-8 and hence the lobby is against it

BMD-1 has come and gone & so has BMD-2, but they remain tech-demonstrators and not mass deployed systems. As always, we will wait for the mythical BMD-3 which can defeat hypersonics

Plus we've had doctrinal blindness. Examples:

a) BMDs must defend only prominent cities (as opposed to defending even airbases, forward-deployed ammunition storage etc)
b) Ballistic Missiles are under the purview of the SFC, which meant there was no Rocket Force. There was no role for Pralay as a conventional airport-buster, tasked under the IA or IAF

We still have ways to go. I am glad the PM spoke up. Hope this results in his direct supervision and orders for Akash-NG, QRSAM, Kusha-series, BMDs etc

[Rakesh]

India Pralay Ballistic Missile: लक्ष्य 'प्रलय' का निश्चित..विजय सुनिश्चित

प्रलय ने जब एक बार टारगेट को लॉक कर दिया..वो टारगेट को तबाह करके ही दम लेता है..बिलकुल सटीक और एकदम प्रिसाइज अटैक..एकबार मान लीजिए अगर पाकिस्तान से अगला युद्ध होता है...मुनीर की आर्मी भारत की तरफ अटैक करने की गुस्ताखी करती है..अगर आंतकी अड्डों से मुनीर भारत पर हमले का ऑर्डर देता है.
IndiaPralay Ballistic Missile: लक्ष्य 'प्रलय' का निश्चित..विजय सुनिश्चित