India Tests Prithvi-II Ballistic Missile
On September 23, the Indian Army successfully launched a Prithvi-II short range ballistic missile (SRBM) in a routine test near Chandipur on the country’s east coast. In the nighttime test,…
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India Deploys Air Defenses Near Chinese Border
In late June, India’s armed forces deployed the Akash quick-reaction surface-to-air missile (SAM) system to eastern Ladakh in Kashmir amid tensions with China. The system was deployed “to prevent any…
US State Department Approves Harpoon Sale to India
On April 13, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $92 million sale of AGM-84L Harpoon air-launched missiles to India. The deal comprises 10 Harpoon missiles and associated parts, training…
US State Department Approves NASAMS, Stinger Sale to India
On February 10, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential $1.87 billion sale of the NASAMS II integrated air defense system to India. Comprised of 5 AN/MPQ-64FI Sentinel radars…
India Developing New Tactical Ballistic Missile
On February 7, Indian officials confirmed the ongoing development of the Pranash, a tactical ballistic missile with a 200 km range. The Pranash missile is reportedly an upgraded derivative of…
India Reveals New Cruise, Antiship Missiles
On February 6, India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the completion of the Nirbhay cruise missile development project and revealed several cruise and antiship missiles under development. The…
India Test Fires Sub-Launched Ballistic Missile
On January 24, India successfully test fired its K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking the second launch this month. Conducted near the Bay of Bengal, the tests reportedly verified the missile’s…
India Test Fires Sub-launched Ballistic Missile
On January 19, India test fired its K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from a submerged pontoon off the country’s east coast. According to Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) sources,…
Official: India Completes Indigenous Ballistic Missile Defense System
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) have reportedly completed development of the country’s indigenous Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) program, according to a senior government…
India Completes Surface-to-Air Missile Trials
On December 23, India successfully completed two flight tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), a domestically-developed anti-air missile with a 30 km range. In a statement,…