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India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
Agni, Prithvi, Akash: India Readies For Strike Before Enemies Blink, Flexes Deterrent Muscle In Larger Doctrine Shift
India recently sent a strong message to its adversaries. In just 24 hours, the country tested three major missile systems, sparking alarm across rival nations like Pakistan and China, especially after witnessing India's might during Operation Sindoor. The tests weren't just routine drills — they were strategic, timed, and loaded with purpose. So, why is India suddenly conducting these high-profile missile trials? What message lies behind this missile blitz? And why might even global powers like the U.S. and Russia have reason to take notice? In today's DNA, DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor, of Zee News, analysed how India is flexing its deterrent muscle on the regional chessboard. Three Missiles, One Message: India Is Ready The names themselves — Agni (fire), Prithvi (earth), Akash (sky) — reflect the ancient Indian philosophy of using elemental force in warfare. These missiles are not only the backbone of India's defense but are now more battle-ready than ever. Just yesterday, India tested the Akash air defense system. Soon after, under the Strategic Forces Command, it launched Agni-1 and Prithvi-2 missiles — both capable of delivering nuclear warheads. This wasn't merely a technical check. These were combat-readiness drills, simulating real wartime missile launches, including secure communication of nuclear strike orders. #DNAWithRahulSinha | पृथ्वी, अग्नि, आकाश..दुश्मन का सर्वनाश! 24 घंटे से भारत..लगातार मिसाइल परीक्षण क्यों कर रहा?#DNA #IndianArmy #Defence #Missile #Agni1 @RahulSinhaTV — Zee News (@ZeeNews) July 18, 2025 Missile Details: What Was Tested and Why It Matters Prithvi-2 Tactical Nuclear Missile * Range: 350 km * Payload: 500–1000 kg (conventional or 15-kiloton nuclear warhead) * Tactical Use: Can strike enemy army bases near borders like Lahore, Bahawalpur, or Tibetan airbases * Flight Path: Low trajectory — evades enemy radar Agni-1 Intermediate-Range Strategic Missile * Range: 700–900 km * Payload: Up to 1000 kg conventional or 100 kiloton nuclear warhead * Speed: Reenters Earth's atmosphere at Mach 7 (7x speed of sound), making interception nearly impossible * Targets: Deep inside enemy territory — Islamabad (350 km) or Karachi (800 km) * Mobility: Road-mobile launchers — highly mobile, hard to detect, fast to deploy These back-to-back launches highlight India's second-strike capability — even if attacked first, India can retaliate without delay. Hidden Message Behind the Tests * India's nuclear deterrent is fully operational and tested for real-world conditions. * Missiles are dual-capable: conventional and nuclear payloads * Rapid successive launches show India's capacity to respond with force before enemy countermeasures India's Ultimate Weapon: Hypersonic Missile That Even the U.S. & Russia Can't Stop While Agni and Prithvi make headlines, there's another game-changing missile under development — part of DRDO's 'Project Vishnu': Extended-Trajectory Long-Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile * Speed: Mach 8–10 (11,000–12,000 km/h) * Range: 1500–2000 km * Payload: Up to 2000 kg (including nuclear warheads) * Engine: Scramjet — pulls oxygen from air, keeps missile light and fast * Can Be Launched From: Land, air, or sea * Stealth: Flies low, changes direction mid-flight, impossible to intercept * Tested Successfully: DRDO has completed a 1000-second trial * Undefendable: Neither U.S. THAAD nor Russia's S-500 can stop it * This makes it potentially more advanced than BrahMos, and three times faster. Once launched, enemy airbases, naval fleets, or command centers would have no escape. Why the World Is Watching India's message is clear: Its nuclear arsenal is secure, tested, and mobile. With Pakistan and China within striking distance — and even global powers taking notice — this 24-hour missile spree is more than routine. It's a demonstration of deterrence, dominance, and preparedness. And with hypersonic tech in the pipeline, India is not just keeping up — it's racing ahead.
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
What are the features of Prithvi 2 missile tested by India? Its range, speed, accuracy..., know all details
(Representational image) New Delhi: India has successfully tested 2 short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range located off the coast of Odisha. Prithvi-II is India's indigenous surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile. It has been developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is part of the Prithvi missile series and it is operated by the Strategic Forces Command of the Indian Army. The range of Prithvi-2 missile is 250-350 kilometers. With a payload of 500-1000 kg, this missile is capable of carrying nuclear and other weapons. Its accuracy of 10-15-meter Circular Error Probable (CEP) and night launch capability make it important in the defense sector. Its first test was conducted in 1996. What is Prithvi-II missile? Prithvi-II is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) built by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It has a range of 250-350 kilometers, depending on the weight of the payload. It can carry both nuclear and conventional payload of 500 to 1000 kg of explosives. What is Prithvi-II missile designed for? The Prithvi-II missile is designed for tactical and strategic attacks. It includes precision strikes on enemy targets and nuclear deterrence. Developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), its first test was conducted on 27 January 1996. Prithvi-II is a single-stage, liquid-fuel ballistic missile capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons. Its circular error probable (CEP) is around 10-15 meters, making it very accurate. What are the other features of Prithvi-II missile? The latest test of Prithvi-II missile was conducted on 17 July 2025 at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) located near the Odisha coast. Its weight is around 4,600 kg. It is operated by the Strategic Forces Command of the Indian Army. Prithvi-II flies at a speed of about Mach 7 (8643 km/h). It uses inertial navigation system (INS) and GPS-based guidance system. Prithvi-II missile is an important part of India's prevention policy, which provides the ability to take immediate and accurate retaliation against neighbouring countries.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India tests nuclear-capable Agni-1 & Prithvi-2 ballistic missiles
India test-fires Prithvi-II & Agni-1 ballistic missiles (ANI) NEW DELHI: India on Thursday conducted successive tests of short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, the Prithvi-2 and Agni-1, in what constitutes some strategic deterrence messaging to Pakistan soon after the intense cross-border hostilities under Operation Sindoor from May 7 to 10. The Prithvi-2 (350-km strike range) and Agni-1 (700-km) missiles were launched from the integrated test range at Chandipur, off the Odisha coast, by the tri-service strategic forces command (SFC). 'The launches validated all operational and technical parameters,' the defence ministry said in a brief statement on Thursday night. An official described the tests as 'periodic routine trials' of already inducted missiles conducted by the SFC, which was established in 2003 to handle the country's nuclear arsenal. But it's possibly the first time that two such nuclear-capable missiles have been tested together on the same day. Both these missiles are Pakistan-specific, while the others like Agni-2 (2,000-km), Agni-3 (3,000-km) and the near ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) Agni-5 (over 5,000-km) are largely geared towards China. DRDO and the SFC have also been conducting 'pre-induction night trials' of the new-generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile, which has a strike range from 1,000 to 2,000-km, which will gradually replace the Agni-1 and Agni-2 missiles in the country's nuclear arsenal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Citadel by Mahindra – Homes with a Modern Edge Mahindra Citadel Enquire Now Undo The solid-fuelled Agni-Prime is the smallest and lightest among the entire Agni series of ballistic missiles and incorporates new propulsion systems and composite rocket motor casings as well as advanced navigation and guidance systems. The Agni-Prime, significantly, is also a canister-launch system like the Agni-V, which brings even the northernmost parts of China under its strike envelope, and the two together will add more teeth to India's nuclear deterrence posture. Both these missiles are in the process of being inducted into the SFC, with new regiments being raised for them, as reported by TOI earlier. Canister-launch missiles - with the warheads already mated with the missiles - give the SFC the requisite operational flexibility to store them for long periods, swiftly transport them through rail or road when required, and fire them from wherever they want. The Agni-5 was also tested with multiple warheads (MIRVs or multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles) for the first time on March 11 last year. Once inducted in a few years more, this MIRVed missile will be capable of delivering three to four warheads at different targets separated by hundreds of kilometres. China, of course, is leagues ahead. It is adding around 100 nuclear warheads every year to its existing stockpile of 600 warheads, while deploying ICBMs like the DongFeng-5 and DF-41 with ranges over 12,000-km. India, in turn, has 180 warheads and Pakistan 170, as per the latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Institute (SIPRI).
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan, China shivering with fear as India successfully test fired Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 missiles, these weapons capable of..., test carried out at...
Pakistan, China shivering with fear as India successfully test fired Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 missiles, these weapons capable of..., test carried out at... New Delhi: Following a recent conflict with Pakistan and tensions in the world, it is crucial for India to strengthen its forces and defence capabilities. In recent years, the country has emerged as a leading exporter of defence equipment. During Operation Sindoor, the world has witnessed the prowess of the 'Made in India' BrahMos supersonic missile. Now, further strengthening its missile arsenal, India has successfully tested its short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-2 and Agni-1. The test firing was conducted at an Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. 'These launches met all operational and technical parameters. These tests were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Force Command,' the Defence Ministry statement read. Where Was The Missile Test Conducted? Agni-1 missile was launched from Abdul Kalam Island, while Prithvi-2 was tested sometime later from launch pad no-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. Talking about Prithvi-2, it is a short-range ballistic missile with a range of 350 km. Agni-1 is a medium-range ballistic missile was tested by the Strategic Force Command. Agni-I is a short to medium range ballistic missile which has a range of about 700-900 km. it means it can destroy any target under the range of 700-900 km. The strategic weapon system is specially designed to bridge the gap between the Prithvi series and Agni missiles. It is capable of carrying a payload of 1,000 kg. Agni-I is also capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and is a key component of India's credible minimum deterrence capability. What Are The Features Of Prithvi-II? It is a surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile which is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. The missile has a range of about 250-350 km. It is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. Powered by a liquid propulsion system, the missile is loaded with an advanced navigation system. Why Pakistan And China Should Be Cautious? India's Agni-I missile has a range of 700-900 km, capable of striking major Pakistani cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, while the Prithvi-II missile has a shorter range of 350 km. The potential impact of these missiles on Pakistan and parts of China is significant, given India's demonstrated military capabilities.
Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
India test fires ballistic missiles Prithvi-II, Agni-1 in Odisha's Chandipur after Akash Prime trial in Ladakh
The Ministry of Defence has successfully test-fired short-range ballistic missiles – Prithvi-II ans Agni-1 – from the Integrated Test Range off the Odisha coast in Chandipur on Thursday, July 17. 'Successful test-firing of Short-Range #BallisticMissile - #Prithvi-II and #Agni-1 - was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in #Chandipur, Odisha today,' the mnistry said. 'All operational and technical parameters have been validated. The launches were conducted under the aegis of Strategic Forces Command.' While Agni-I was test fired form Abdul Kalam island, Prithivi-II was test fired after some time from Launch pad no-III of the ITR, Chandipur. Earlier in the day, India had test fired indigenously developed Akash Prime missile in Ladakh that has been customised to operate at an altitude above 4,500 metres, the defence ministry said. (More details are being added)
