Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

[sanjaykumar]

And that is the only reason it is on the market. So the SDFR and Astre mark -III are likely already fielded. Possibly several years now.

[Aditya_V]

Basically China Iran Model for the last 35 years, whenever, PLA Rocket force was moving away from a missile system, the exported it to Iran. China got a lot of cheap oil and Raw ,materials give their Industry a competitive boost.

Not related to the thread but the fact Iran has not able to take out Israeli Airforce bases and 1 commercial airport in 3 wars is telling, now reduced to firing missiles on Arab neighbors, the Iranian Navy and its ability to hit the Persian gulf is being reduced and in 1 month's time this war will be over.

[uddu]

https://x.com/GODOFPARADOXES/status/2033581567956906200
@GODOFPARADOXES
IMO there is probably a replacement for Prithvi series missiles

1 missile with functionality equal to entire Prithvi series inorder to leverage advantages of current series

Eg
1. Field interchangeable wide range of warheads
2. 500/1000kg warheads
3. Existing SOPs equipments Etc

[uddu]

https://x.com/GODOFPARADOXES/status/2033911409734824363
@GODOFPARADOXES
Anjani Technoplast Ltd Pressurized Missile Containers (PMC)

Features
1. Lightweight Composite Shell
2. Inert Atmosphere Seal
3. Shock Absorbing Suspension
4. Stacking Ready (G+4)
5. Drop-Test Certified
6. Aircraft Loading Optimized Etc

[drnayar]

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printin ... r-tracking

Just worth thinking

Tech hobbyist makes shoulder-mounted guided missile prototype with $96 in parts and a 3D printer — DIY MANPADS includes Wi-Fi guidance, ballistics calculations, optional camera for tracking

[bala]

Just worth thinking

The Indian Army and Indian airforce don't have a R&D wing like the Indian Navy design bureau. Such tinkering should be the norm. Lt. Gen Raj Shukla (retd) mentioned that the talent within India is enough to create such leading edge weapons, drones, etc. But the L1 process for lowest bid cost is killing things for the defence sector. Unless the Babucracy of India is reformed we cannot hope to see such changes. Btween the Politicos and IAS we are being dragged down in every area and they are SMUG/happy with emergency procurement of many things. The Videshi lobby is very strong at thwarting any indigenous/ATMA nirbharta effort, add screwdrivergiri with the likes of Reliance, Adani, Tata, etc.

I contend that the entire spectrum of defence acquisition can be truly IDDM, given that more than 50% GCC are in India.

[S_Madhukar]

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printin ... r-tracking

Just worth thinking

Tech hobbyist makes shoulder- mounted guided missile prototype with $96 in parts and a 3D printer — DIY MANPADS includes Wi-Fi guidance, ballistics calculations, optional camera for tracking

Part of me thinks this is amazing but I also know that design elements and documentation of existing military systems are a lot readily available in US plus active forums online where you can interact with veterans and university ecosystems that allow such progress to happen… not unlike how NASA data led to SpaceX …
YT is a heaven for DIY enthusiasts… I have seen college kids create guided missiles with onboard computers and some Far East kids have also done this

For fun an Amazon delivery missile - it doesn’t fly but tempting . https://youtu.be/uIRem2v0tRM?si=gvbRqHGM8kUWo_SZ

[uddu]

Kusha missiles looks more or less like Akash NG with a booster. Kusha M1 is said to be AKASH NG with a booster while the M2 and M3 being MRSAM with booster. No wonder the trials are getting done so quickly.
https://x.com/i/status/2035590950047957247
@Varun55484761
Good news

The first development trials of Project Kusha, the long-range indigenously developed air-defence system, is complete. DRDO & BEL r involved in the project & it will have a range of 100-150 km. Subsequently, the range can be extended to over 350 km
Reported Timesnow

[chetak]

[Rakesh]

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Please provide link to the AI image Chetak saar

[uddu]

Though the news is not correct. No one is reporting anything about it.
Idrw is reporting the test to happen in 2026. As per them this is from the interview the Brahmos Marketing head Praveen Pathak gave to AFI. I don't know what AFI means nor can I find the interview.
https://idrw.org/brahmos-ng-marks-india ... -official/

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Please provide link to the AI image Chetak saar

https://x.com/ByRakeshSimha/status/2036463241656934638
@ByRakeshSimha
Brahmos-NG (Next Generation) supersonic cruise missile successfully trialled. The lighter 1.3 ton missile was developed for the Tejas Mk-1A, Su-30MKI and MiG-29K fighter aircraft. India should deploy Tejas squadrons at forward airbases and use the lethal Brahmos-Tejas combo to attack Pakistani military targets. Televise the impact and expand the market for India's Light Combat Aircraft.

[chetak]

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Please provide link to the AI image Chetak saar

Apologies Rakesh saar.

My bad.

here you go: https://x.com/ByRakeshSimha/status/2036 ... 38/photo/1

[VinodTK]

BDL demonstrates enhanced performance of upgraded Advanced Akash Weapon System

Bharat Dynamics has successfully completed First-off Production Model (FOPM) of Advanced Akash Weapon System, with upgraded sub-systems thereby enhancing the performance and bolstering combat capability of the Indian Armed Forces.

The system demonstrated high precision against diverse aerial threats. This once again showcases BDL prowess to deliver complex systems for the Armed Forces.
This shall pave way for commencement of the delivery of this Advanced Akash Weapons Systems to the Indian armed forces shortly.

From: Business Standard

[saip]

Please provide link to the AI image Chetak saar

Apologies Rakesh saar.

My bad.

here you go: https://x.com/ByRakeshSimha/status/2036 ... 38/photo/1

Is TEJAS correctly spelled?

[uddu]

BDL demonstrates enhanced performance of upgraded Advanced Akash Weapon System

Bharat Dynamics has successfully completed First-off Production Model (FOPM) of Advanced Akash Weapon System, with upgraded sub-systems thereby enhancing the performance and bolstering combat capability of the Indian Armed Forces.

The system demonstrated high precision against diverse aerial threats. This once again showcases BDL prowess to deliver complex systems for the Armed Forces.
This shall pave way for commencement of the delivery of this Advanced Akash Weapons Systems to the Indian armed forces shortly.

From: Business Standard

Earlier called the Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active radio frequency seeker giving it a 360° engagement capability with higher accuracy.

[uddu]

https://x.com/i/status/2037522947615908054
@Varun55484761
Certain reports coming in that DRDO soon test-fire Shaurya NG.with a range of approximately 700 to 1,000 km, it is canister-launched & can be quickly deployed frm mobile launchers.This is a hypersonic SSM that has been specially upgraded to evade modern air defense systems

[VinodTK]

Big defence boost: India set to receive fourth S-400 missile systems by April-end

An Indian Air Force team has arrived in Russia to inspect a fourth S-400 system for India, which will likely arrive by April-end and be deployed in the Western sector, people aware of the matter said on Monday.


The fifth S-400 system is set to be deployed by November this year, said people aware of the matter.

The fifth S-400 system is set to be deployed by November this year, they said, days after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved five additional Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defence systems. The fourth unit of the air defence system is likely to be deployed in Rajasthan.

The additional air defence systems will bring the number of S-400 units in India to 10. The country ordered five units from Russia in 2018 under a government-to-government deal. After the DAC nod, all steps leading to a government-to-government deal for the additional systems are likely to be closed within a year, the officials quoted above said.

India’s defence acquisition process follows a chain of approvals to ensure strict oversight. It begins with the statement of case, outlining the operational requirement and justification for procurement. The proposal is then examined by the Defence Procurement Board chaired by the defence secretary. It then moves to the DAC for Acceptance of Necessity. Once this is cleared, detailed cost negotiations are undertaken with the vendor, followed by financial approval from the competent authority. The final clearance is granted by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).

The Indian Air Force previously made a case for the purchase of five more S-400 systems from Russia along with the Pantsir short-range system. The Russian missile system is effective in combating armed and kamikaze drones. The S-400 and Pantsir missile systems can be integrated into a two-layer defence system to take out aerial objects fired from across the border.

The Indian armed forces used the air defence system extensively to bring down Pakistani fighter aircraft, early warning and intelligence gathering aircraft and armed drones during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.

HT earlier reported that after India hit a wide-bodied aircraft inside Punjab in Pakistan at a distance of 314km using an S-400 long range missile, Rawalpindi virtually shifted all its operational aircraft towards its airbases in the west near Afghanistan and Iran.

With India attacking Pakistani radar installations in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sialkot and Pasrur, the Pakistani air force was a no show on May 9-10 due to the fear of the S-400 system deployed at Adampur and Bhuj sectors.

[uddu]

Sirji reporting about prototype of Agni-VI getting ready.
FYI image is Grok generated AI
https://x.com/Chopsyturvey/status/2039537610998374576

[drnayar]

Sirji reporting about prototype of Agni-VI getting ready.
FYI image is Grok generated AI
https://x.com/Chopsyturvey/status/2039537610998374576
[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HE3kpjCaQAA ... name=small[/img

Timely considering the current geopolitical realities and the constant itch of the declining superpower with a delusional megalomaniacal president to hammer some country on his whim !

[williams]

Sirji reporting about prototype of Agni-VI getting ready.
FYI image is Grok generated AI
https://x.com/Chopsyturvey/status/2039537610998374576

It does not look like a SDRE missile It looks too TFTA.

Besides I thought SDREs are now focusing on building HGV to throw petals of peace around the world.

[uddu]

Sirji reporting about prototype of Agni-VI getting ready.
FYI image is Grok generated AI
https://x.com/Chopsyturvey/status/2039537610998374576

It does not look like a SDRE missile It looks too TFTA.

Besides I thought SDREs are now focusing on building HGV to throw petals of peace around the world.

That's AI image. Ignore it. Grok being TFTA American product only makes Mijjile like that. Pointy and scary.

[uddu]

SMART, Brahmos including Brahmos NG, NASM-MR or a variant of ITCM. Since this is from A&N already inducted missile of Brahmos or SMART.

https://x.com/i/status/2039704428220178562
@MeghUpdates
Just IN
India issues a NOTAM for a firing exercise in the southern Bay of Bengal near Campbell Bay, close to the Malacca Strait, a major international shipping corridor, from 06–08 April 2026.

[uddu]

How Indigenous Project Kusha to Deliver Superior S-400 Capabilities at Nearly Half the Cost, While Ensuring Complete Operational Sovereignty
https://defence.in/threads/how-indigeno ... nty.17350/
02 April 2026

[Rakesh]

How Indigenous Project Kusha to Deliver Superior S-400 Capabilities at Nearly Half the Cost, While Ensuring Complete Operational Sovereignty
https://defence.in/threads/how-indigeno ... nty.17350/
02 April 2026

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[uddu]

Mostly M1 with 120–150 km range ready for test.
https://x.com/Chopsyturvey/status/2039724032338354577
@Chopsyturvey

[Prem Kumar]

If we are smart about it, we should induct the 120-150 Km interceptor with its radar (or integrated with existing Akash/MRSAM radar) as soon as it clears trials. It will deliver a huge jump in capability while also helping resolve teething issues in Kusha

As & when new interceptors, radars are ready for the Kusha system, they can be integrated - either to supplement or replace existing systems

What we should not do, is keep doing this in R&D mode till *all* interceptors & radars are ready, before thinking of AoN for the whole system. That will ensure a decade+ of delay and billions more spent on S-400s as *stopgap*, not to mention more Israeli imports because they will start offering some "SmokeWarrior", "MirrorImager" fancy sounding missiles once our own interceptors are ready

[SRajesh]

^^A question if I amy please
In times of conflict and/or extreme need if the GPS is denied or actively sabotageed, how does our entire arsenal including Missiles, Planes, targetting network etc work??
There were still concerns about NAVIC and the musch supressed info about dodgy atomic clocks supplied deliberately to curtail operational independence.
So given this what are the alternatives that we have??

[Prem Kumar]

1) For long range missiles (BMs, Cruise Missiles etc), we have a sophisticated INS/MINGS systems which does course corrections. Plus ITCM is supposed to have DSMAC for scene matching. So, all these provide redundancies. But still, NavIC's crippling makes them less accurate & more reliant on unreliable GPS

2) For relatively short ranged and fast missiles like SAMs, BVRAAMs etc, they are guided initially by aircraft or ground-based radars + have their own terminal homing seeker. So, in general, they don't depend on GPS or INS

[drnayar]

1) For long range missiles (BMs, Cruise Missiles etc), we have a sophisticated INS/MINGS systems which does course corrections. Plus ITCM is supposed to have DSMAC for scene matching. So, all these provide redundancies. But still, NavIC's crippling makes them less accurate & more reliant on unreliable GPS

2) For relatively short ranged and fast missiles like SAMs, BVRAAMs etc, they are guided initially by aircraft or ground-based radars + have their own terminal homing seeker. So, in general, they don't depend on GPS or INS

https://idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief/qu ... plications

Quantum Navigation for Military Applications

[Rakesh]

India to develop lighter intercontinental missile capable of beating THAAD, S-500 air defence systems: Report
https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/202 ... eport.html
03 April 2026

[VinodTK]

Defence ministry issues EoI for indigenous 1000-kg aerial bomb for IAF

The defence ministry has initiated the process for the indigenous design and development of a 1000-kg aerial bomb akin to Mk-84 for the IAF, aiming to boost India's 'Aatmanirbharta' in the sector, according to senior officials.
The project is structured in two phases. The first involves design and development of six prototypes (live and inert), including associated tail units and equipment, they said.
The second is the procurement phase, which will commence with the issuance of a commercial Request for Proposal (RFP) to the qualifying development agencies.
The system is intended to be "compatible with both Russian and Western-origin aircraft" currently operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF), a senior official said.

The Ministry of Defence has "issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for design, development and procurement of 1,000-kg aerial bombs (akin to Mk-84) along with tail units and associated equipment under the provisions of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020", the official said.
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The project will be executed under the 'Make-II' (industry-funded) sub-category, followed by procurement under the 'Buy (IndianIDDM)' category.
IDDM stands for Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured.
A total of "600 aerial bombs are planned to be procured" under the 'Buy (IndianIDDM)' category in accordance with the DAP 2020 provisions, the officials said.
At present, Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs are procured from foreign original equipment manufacturers and are in service with the IAF, the senior official said.

The proposed aerial bomb is described as a "natural fragmentation, high-calibre munition capable of generating high blast effect and significant peak over-pressure (PoP) against enemy targets", they said.
The first phase of the project will be undertaken by the selected development agencies, and it includes single-stage composite trials (SSCT), after which preliminary staff qualitative requirements (PSQRs) will be converted into air staff qualitative requirements (ASQRs), the official said.
The development phase is required to achieve a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content.
The estimated timeline for the project is approximately 2.5 years from EoI issuance to contract signing, the officials said.

This includes prototype development, followed by user trials and subsequent stages involving evaluation, commercial processes, and contract finalisation.
The IAF will enable this process, pushing for indigenous development so that it can be scaled up in operations.
The trials will be conducted within India at IAF units or other designated locations and will involve testing on a specified IAF aircraft platform, the officials said.
Participation in the EoI is open to eligible Indian entities, including the private industry, with provisions for foreign collaboration under defined conditions, such as joint ventures, transfer of technology, or commercial off-the-shelf arrangements.
However, the respondents must clearly demonstrate compliance with indigenous design and manufacturing requirements, even in cases involving foreign partners, the officials said.

Evaluation of responses will be based on financial and technical criteria as per the DAP.
Technical evaluation will assess engineering capability, infrastructure, integration capacity, indigenous content levels, and compliance with PSQRs, the officials said.

[uddu]

Also there is good news of the Astra MK1 160 km Range extended variant to be tested in 2026 as well. You will need a initial lot of 400 more of that as well. And initial lot of 400 Astra MK2 and Gandiva missiles each. That's 1800 missiles just to cover the Su-30MKI, Tejas MK1, MK2 and Mig-29.(3 Missile per aircraft, though they mention the need to have 4)
IAF Readies Procurement Of 400 Astra Mk-1 Missiles To Supercharge India's Beyond Visual Range Air Combat Capabilities
https://defence.in/threads/iaf-readies- ... ies.17374/
This impending 400-missile order expands upon previous acquisitions by both the IAF and the Indian Navy, which have already added more than 200 Astra Mk-1s to their arsenals.

[Manish_P]

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Page not found error, Admiral sir

[pravula]

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Page not found error, Admiral sir

https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/202 ... eport.html

[Rakesh]

https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/202 ... eport.html

Thank you Saar for putting the correct link.

[uddu]

India to develop lighter intercontinental missile capable of beating THAAD, S-500 air defence systems: Report
https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/202 ... eport.html
03 April 2026

The Week article is based on this Mathrubhumi article
https://www.mathrubhumi.com/technology/ ... r-e41zymdb

What it says is that based on the technology developed for K5 SLBM, DRDO is creating an ICBM that will go as far as 10,000 km.
Will be 40 tons compared to 50 tons of Agni-5. The reduced weight is due to the usage of composites. it's capable of carrying 10 to 12 warheads. The design work of the missile got completed in 2025. Road mobile. The missile can carry 3 ton warhead. The MIRVed warheads will be coated with Radar absorbent materials and some will be decoy warheads. This could be part of Agni-V project or the Surya project (last line is speculation).

[uddu]

https://x.com/Indic_Vibhu/status/2041820487299305705
Project Vishnu: India’s Next Hypersonic Leap

India is preparing to test one of its most advanced indigenously developed missiles — PROJECT VISHNU, officially known as the Extended Trajectory–Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM).

Developed jointly by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Indian Space Research Organisation, and Bharat Electronics Limited, this system represents a major push under the MAKE IN INDIA initiative.

Top Speed: ~11,000 km/h (Hypersonic)
Range: ~1,500 km
Payload Capacity: Up to 2,000 kg
Indigenous Tech: Designed with fully Indian-developed systems

If successful, this would mark a significant advancement in India’s long-range strike and high-speed propulsion capabilities — building on earlier indigenous defence milestones.

From systems like BrahMos to emerging hypersonic platforms, India continues to expand its technological base in advanced aerospace and defence.

[uddu]

DRDO Advances Air-Launched LRLACM Integration on Su-30MKI By Leveraging Proven BrahMos-A Pylon
https://defence.in/threads/drdo-advance ... lon.17416/
Date:9 April 2026
Technical teams are currently refining the connections between the missile and the aircraft in preparation for captive flight tests slated for later this year.

[uddu]

DRDO Developing Folding Fins Variant of Astra Mk2 for Internal Carriage in AMCA and Ghatak UCAV Stealth Platforms
https://defence.in/threads/drdo-develop ... rms.17414/
Date:9 April 2026

[uddu]

There is a need to develop even cheaper systems than Bhargavastra for use on tanks and armored vehicles, trucks etc. Especially to counter the cheap drones that come their way. Even soldiers having these very light weight cheap systems will be of great help to them.
Also new kind of mechanism to launch shotgun type bullets from the current guns need explored. Technology from Metal storm can be of help. to trigger a bunch of Shotgun pellet bullets wrapped around the barrel. Rather than the speed of rounds, the triggering mechanism from metal storm can be ported to such a gun. Will be effective against drones with around 6 plus rounds, rather than having one shotgun bullet against drones. The fight against drones need to be simplified and made effective along with affordability to field them across in massive numbers.
Improvised MANPADS Prototype - Launcher and Rocket Assembly