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On March 9, 2004, Pakistan test fired solid propellant Shaheen-2 ballistic missile, which is supposed to be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead upto a range of 2500 kilometers. The aim of the test as stated officially was ¿to ensure the reach of the missile was sufficient to deter aggression and prevent military coercion¿. The speculations -or unstated aims- of the test were
In light of the advances in Chinese defence capabilities, India must prioritise the development of the second phase of India’s BMD capability as wel
This brief evaluates the state and development of China’s cruise missile capabilities, specifically that of its air-launched and ground-launched missile forces. It finds that China has developed a formidable inventory of cruise missiles, which poses a threat to India’s own military infrastructure. The brief lays out the imperative for India: to build up its long-range cruise missile forces. It argues that India’s current capabilities woul
The Chinese conduct their tests from their test site in Korla, Xinjiang. Since the hit-to-kill vehicles can be used for BMD and ASAT, the site probab
The sale of the missile will be a major development in the context of an often-tense Southeast Asia with misgivings regarding Beijing’s motives and
China, Russia and the United States are all pursuing hypersonic weapons technologies, setting the stage for an arms race.
While a recent test is no doubt historic, New Delhi has much work left to do to address the challenges that remain.
There is no doubt that Iranian security policy is now bent on laying out on the table and publicising its entire gamut of strategic and tactical playing cards for all to see
Beijing’s latest gambit is the release of a media report on the development of cruise missiles with artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities.
In August, a Chinese daily reported that China’s aerospace industry was developing tactical missiles with inbuilt intelligence.
MIRV is a complex technology, and India’s test this week puts it among a small group of countries that have managed to develop it.
Artificial Intelligence is considered to be an indispensable component of new-age naval weapons like hypersonic missiles.
An arms race seems to be brewing in the Korean Peninsula as both North and South Korea are expanding their arsenal at an alarming rate.
Pakistan started developing the Nasr in the mid-2000s and the first report about the missile came out after a test firing in 2011.
There is a crying need to have a fresh look at BMD and design solutions to counter the growing issue of cost asymmetry.
Growing geopolitical rivalries will continue to drive the development of hypersonic and other lethal weapons systems.
The development is the latest indicator that the bilateral relationship is getting stronger.
It is within the US’ interests to not sanction India for the acquiring of the Russian missile system, considering both India and the US would like t
The report of a Chinese hypersonic missile vehicle test is yet another signal that the People's Republic of China intends to contest the hegemony of the United States across the spectrum.
While India’s missile thought is certainly evolving, it is yet to be seen if its flagship nuclear-oriented ballistic missiles are meant to further i
The Indian Air Force and Indian Army along with the Ministry of Defence should jointly negotiate for the Israeli NLOS missiles to avoid unnecessarily
Thankfully the accidental firing of an Indian missile into Pakistani territory did not lead to escalation, but many questions remain unanswered about what happened.
With the risks for escalation and miscalculations growing in the Ukraine war, it is time to revisit the sobering lessons of 1962
It will be hard for the US to ignore New Delhi’s distinct position while making a determination under CAATSA.
The strategic aspects of the BrahMos sale and India’s assistance to Southeast Asian countries should not be minimized.
This brief is a Ukrainian perspective to the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, uncovering Russia’s false narrative to justify this war.
A closer look at what the recently released US Missile Defense Review means for New Delhi.
India’s potential sale of Brahmos missiles to Vietnam is not in violation of any MTCR rules or any commitments that India made when it became an MTCR member in June 2016.
It's a Hollywood nightmare come true.
With top brass of the PLARF being accused of corruption, President Xi’s changes to the PLARF’s leadership implies a rot in the regime’s power hi
युक्रेन युद्धात वाढत्या जोखीम आणि चुकीच्या गणनेसह, 1962 च्या गंभीर धड्यांचा पुन्हा विचार करण्याची वेळ आली आहे.
The depth of this engagement is unmatched and the drivers of this partnership have been growing at an unprecedented rate
The release of the National Defense Strategy, the Nuclear Posture Review and the Missile Defense Review reinforces the central message of the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy, which focuses on the current decade as being a ‘decisive’ one
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has underlined the emerging realities of states’ air defence needs, including those for medium- and long-range air defence missile systems. The most important facet in the domain of air defence relates to terminal air defence—or the defence of a single object or a limited area like a ship, building or an airfield, now usually against air attacks and guided missiles. This report underscores the need for India to
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has underlined the emerging realities of states’ air defence needs, including those for medium- and long-range air defence missile systems. The most important facet in the domain of air defence relates to terminal air defence—or the defence of a single object or a limited area like a ship, building or an airfield, now usually against air attacks and guided missiles. This report underscores the need for India to
Will the growing security partnership between Australia, US and UK strengthen Indo-Pacific security or loosen the bonds with another key player, Franc
Recent reports about Russia's experiments with new space technology have set off alarm bells in countries worldwide
South Asia is deeply impacted by the disruption in the balance of the current global nuclear order due to the growing power rivalry and advancement in
The nuclear dynamics of Southern Asia are inextricably linked to the larger global scenario, which is today characterised by two interlinked aspects:
India's defence export policy did help in accelerating and convincing Manila about the merits of purchasing the BrahMos
Russia's response to new missile defence plans of the US points to Moscow's continued distrust of Washington. However, Moscow and Washington have announced a meeting to discuss the new missile deployment plans in Moscow in late May this year. Perhaps, a breakthrough is still possible.
The successful Agni V test adds to the incremental steps that India has been taking to enhance its strategic deterrent capabilities. This has been marked earlier this year by the commencement of the sea trials of the Arihant, nuclear propelled ballistic missile firing submarine.
Russia and China have been concerned about the US’s growing technological lead particularly in missile defence and conventional global precision-strike capabilities.
