Tag: Missile
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India successfully test fires Nirbhay missile
Indigenously developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), the Nirbhay missile can carry warheads of up to 300 kg, the sources added.
April 15, 2019 -
US says working with India to offer alternative to Russian S-400 missile defence system
Brushing aside the threat of American sanctions, India in October last year signed the much-anticipated S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile defence system deal with Russia.
March 28, 2019 -
Report of North Korea’s ‘undisclosed’ missile bases not new: Seoul
Speaking about the report, the presidential office spokesman said that the source of the analysis of the Sakkanmol base was a commercial satellite
November 13, 2018 -
Saudi Arabia intercepts missile fired from Yemen
Saudi air force intercepted on Thursday a missile shot by Houthi militia from Yemen towards border city Jazan, Al Arabiya news reported. The Saudi forces have dealt with 104 ballistic missiles shot by the Houthis since June 2015, including seven fired this week at a number of Saudi cities such as Riyadh, Xinhua reported. The …
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March 30, 2018 -
India test fires Agni II missile off Odisha coast
India on Tuesday test-fired its indigenously developed intermediate range ballistic missile Agni II from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was conducted from Launch Complex-4 of Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore district at about 8.38 a.m., said a Defence Ministry official. The trial was conducted by …
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February 20, 2018 -
Spike resurrected?
There could be tactical reasons for the Indian silence on the Israeli media’s claim that no less than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had spoken of a revival of India’s plans to procure Spike anti-tank guided missiles from his country, yet that could be the biggest “take away” from his trip to this country. For the …
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January 21, 2018 -
Agni-V missile will boost India’s strategic defence: President Kovind
Congratulating the DRDO for the successful test firing of Agni-V missile, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the nuclear capable missile will boost India’s strategic defence. In a tweet, Kovind said: “Successful test firing of Agni-V ICBM makes every Indian very proud. It will boost our strategic defence.” “Congratulations to the team of DRDO …
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January 18, 2018 -
Russia keen to sell S-400 missile system to India
Russia is believed to have conveyed to India its keenness to sell its S-400 air and missile defence system and urged New Delhi to take an early decision on the proposed deal. The issue is learnt to have figured in the context of defence cooperation during a meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, …
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January 7, 2018 -
Missile-buy ‘spiked’
Forgive the relapse, for sentimental reasons, to journalistic jargon of yesteryear: to the days of “hard copy” when an item deemed unworthy of publication was thrust on a metal spike ~ a sign of rejection. Pardon also the pun on the name of the Israeli anti-tank guided missile which India has opted against purchasing although …
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January 6, 2018 -
Japan To Install Two New Anti-Missile Systems
Japan on Tuesday approved the incorporation of two land-based missile interceptors due to North Korea’s growing military clout, the Defense Ministry said. Japan already has Aegis systems installed in several destroyers of its Maritime Self-Defence Forces. In order to streamline the deployment of these systems, which are expected to be ready “as soon as possible”, …
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December 19, 2017 -
Iran refutes US allegation on missile supply to Yemeni Houthis
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday dismissed as “baseless” the US allegations that Tehran supplies missiles to Yemeni Shia Houthis. “In an attempt to cover up its presence in the region and its measures which can mostly amount to war crimes, the US raises baseless allegations against the Islamic Republic of Iran by …
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December 17, 2017 -
BrahMos to be upgraded to ‘hypersonic’ in a decade: Scientist
The speeds of the BrahMos missile will be upgraded from existing supersonic to hypersonic with superior destructive capabilities in a phased manner within a decade, a top official said here on Tuesday. “Presently, the BrahMos has a speed of 2.8 Mach… in two years time it would be increased to 3.5 Mach, and by five …
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December 5, 2017 -
India successfully test fires BrahMos missile from Sukhoi fighter jet
In a major shot in the arm for the defence forces, India on Wednesday successfully test fired the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet, officials said. According to reports, the fighter jet took off from an air force base in West Bengal and fired the missile against a target over the Bay …
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November 22, 2017 -
Drone from Syria approaches Israel, intercepted by missile
An Israeli Patriot missile intercepted a drone from Syria that approached the Jewish state’s disputed border with Syria near the Golan Heights on Saturday. The aerial vehicle was demolished before it entered the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a military spokesperson told Xinhua news agency. “The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) intercepted a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that …
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November 11, 2017 -
‘North Korea readies missile launch ahead of US-SKorea drill’
North Korea is believed to be preparing to launch a ballistic missile ahead of an upcoming joint naval drill by the US and South Korea, a news report said today, citing a government source. The US navy said on Friday that a US aircraft carrier will lead the drill in the coming week, a fresh …
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October 14, 2017 -
Iran unveils new ballistic missile
Iran on Friday unveiled a new long-range ballistic missile as the country marked the beginning of Defence Week. The missile, named Khorramshahr, was put on display during a military parade here with President Hassan Rouhani and senior military officials in attendance, reports Xinhua. The ballistic missile, which has a range of 2,000 km, is capable …
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September 22, 2017 -
Donald Trump mocks Kim Jong-un
US President Donald Trump once again mocked North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, calling him “Rocket Man”, an allusion to Pyongyang’s recent nuclear tests, as well as speaking ironically about the “long … lines” of people waiting to get fuel in the nation after the sanctions imposed by the UN. “I spoke with President Moon of …
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September 18, 2017