Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

[Amber G.]

India has achieved another milestone in underwater strike capability with the successful development of the Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (#SLCM).

Designed to engage both land and ship targets, the SLCM transitions seamlessly from underwater launch to air flight with high precision. In 2024, two full-range missions were successfully conducted from an underwater platform, validating key technologies such as ejection mechanism, underwater dynamics, capsule separation, and air-phase trajectory.

[uddu]

IA will demand the flames be made invisible.
https://x.com/PrimeToolings/status/1990 ... meToolings
Introducing our new Missile solid booster which produces a thrust of 7.3Kn and is now ready for ManPads systems for Indian army, Indian navy and Indian airforce

MANPAD MISSILE coming soon.!

[SRajesh]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 451934.cms
India Orders Javelins and Excalibur.
So our MANPADS are not up to the mark or is an emergency purchase??
Likewise why 155mm shells, we dont have HIMARS or 270 MLRS

[uddu]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 451934.cms
India Orders Javelins and Excalibur.
So our MANPADS are not up to the mark or is an emergency purchase??
Likewise why United States President Donald Trump has signed a bill compelling the Justice Department to release all files, communications, and remaining records tied to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The move, which Trump had resisted for months, sets off a high-stakes countdown that could expose thousands of unreleased pages linked to the late financier’s criminal network, his political associations, and the federal investigation into his 2019 death in custody. The legislation bars officials from withholding documents over political sensitivity, positioning the upcoming disclosure as one of the most anticipated and volatile releases in recent U.S. political history., we dont have HIMARS or 270 MLRS

Some deal to make Trump happy. As someone pointed out. Probably a Baksheesh not to interfere during Sindoor 2.0
Excalibur fired from our own artillery 155mm artillery systems. Precision strike weaponry.

[stephen]

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 451934.cms

Some deal to make Trump happy. As someone pointed out. Probably a Baksheesh not to interfere during Sindoor 2.0
Excalibur fired from our own artillery 155mm artillery systems. Precision strike weaponry.

Excaliburs are fine, we do not have anything like this yet, our version is still in early stages of development and should take a few more years of development. We can use these for quickly destroying targets in our next round of conflict. Would be great if we could have used our version on the pakis for their refinement.

[uddu]

Around 5 years old news
Desi Excalibur Artillery Shell Made by DRDO


India inches closer to key landmark on indigenous artillery ammo
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 579524.cms
India is progressing towards indigenous artillery ammunition. DRDO project aims to reduce foreign dependency. Four variants of 155 mm ammunition have been tested. These variants meet Army requirements. Final user trials are planned for November. Reliance Infrastructure and Yantra India are working with DRDO. Indian requirement is around ₹10,000 crore.

Another variant is the Ramjet powered artillery shell for long range strikes.
DRDO Develops 155mm Ramjet Powered Artillery Shell, Enhancing India's Self-Sufficiency In Indigenous Weapons
https://www.indiandefensenews.in/2025/0 ... wered.html

[uddu]

Order for 700 Astra MK2 to be placed followed by 500 Astra NG(250km range variant). Reports of final test from Dec onwards and everything to be completed by Mid 2026 for production.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxXPizeiVDQ

[uddu]

Upcoming Ballistic missile test, Probably Agni
India Issues NOTAM For Possible Missile Test In Bay Of Bengal
India has issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) indicating a possible missile test in the Bay of Bengal. This move signals a strategic preparedness measure and reflects India's ongoing efforts to bolster its defense capabilities. The designated area for the test spans a significant section of the eastern seaboard, drawing attention from both regional and global observers.

[uddu]

https://x.com/idrwalerts/status/1993527642377928748
@idrwalerts
Project Kusha Evolves into Tri-Service Shield: Army Eyes Entry as IAF and Navy Lock in Commitments

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1994044507839713596

India issues a notification extending its danger zone for a likely sea launched missile test off the coast of Visakhapatnam, the range is near 3,485-km

[SSridhar]

Excellent news, but we have to see how it goes with the Ditwah cyclone bearing down on the East coast.

[Rakesh]

BrahMos at Dubai Airshow 2025: India’s Supersonic Edge Takes Global Stage
https://www.aviation-defence-universe.c ... bal-stage/
18 Nov 2025

ADU: Has the Indian Air Force already committed to the BrahMos-NG?

Praveen Pathak: Yes, the IAF has placed an order for 400 units valued at around ₹8,000 crore. Deliveries are planned within the next five years. This order shows the trust placed in the NG system and its importance in future missions.

[Cain Marko]

BrahMos at Dubai Airshow 2025: India’s Supersonic Edge Takes Global Stage
https://www.aviation-defence-universe.c ... bal-stage/
18 Nov 2025

ADU: Has the Indian Air Force already committed to the BrahMos-NG?

Praveen Pathak: Yes, the IAF has placed an order for 400 units valued at around ₹8,000 crore. Deliveries are planned within the next five years. This order shows the trust placed in the NG system and its importance in future missions.

What are the specs on the NG? Lighter?

[uddu]

Vishnu mentioning it to be MIRV. So a MIRV K-4? K-5 is said to be MIRV. There are reports of K-5 first test to take place in 2018, 2020, 2022. But never heard of it. The Aridhaman is supposed to be commissioned soon into service. This could be the K4 missile test before its induction into service as well. Last year K4 was tested from Arihant. The range mentioned in NOTAM is the same mentioned in the last year test. So K-4 mostly, but who knows if its MIRV K-5 using the same range for its first test.
By the way K4 is tested 8 times as reported by media. This will be the 9th or the First unofficial test of K5.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-4_(missile)
Defence News | K-4: The Big Boom | CTRL ALT Defence Episode 28
Join Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor as they dive deep into the historic test of the K4 sub-launched ballistic missile!

India’s Naval Nuclear Deterrent just levelled up!

A MASSIVE NOTAM declared off Vizag coast! This is BIG.

What does it mean for India’s nuclear submarine programme?

Have our SSBNs finally come of age?

This could be India’s most significant ballistic missile test EVER.

We tell you why!

[uddu]

BrahMos at Dubai Airshow 2025: India’s Supersonic Edge Takes Global Stage
https://www.aviation-defence-universe.c ... bal-stage/
18 Nov 2025

What are the specs on the NG? Lighter?

Lighter, shorter, lesser range of about 290km compared to the 800 or so km possibility of Brahmos. Even Tejas can carry 3 of them. Imagine how much Su-30MKI can carry.
What happened to the ITCM series of missiles? Any update on that? Been in test as Nirbhay which is said to be in service and moved to ITCM with all indigenous components, tests done and variants created. What's the status wrt to induction?

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1995086624242507876

India has cancelled both its recently issued notifications for long range missiles tests