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India.com
a day ago
- Politics
- India.com
India's K-6 Hypersonic Missile Could Strike Fear In Enemies' Hearts, Tensions For Pakistan And China To Rise
In what could raise serious concerns for China and Pakistan, reports claim that India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a powerful new weapon — the K-6 hypersonic missile. According to media reports, the Indian Navy is preparing to conduct sea trials of the K-6 missile. These tests will reportedly be carried out using the Navy's S-5 class submarines. If successful, trials will also be conducted from aircraft carriers in future phases. The missile is being developed indigenously by DRDO. In today's DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor of Zee News, analysed the K-6 hypersonic missile of India: Watch Full Episode Here: #DNAWithRahulSinha | देश की हाइपरसोनिक पावर का विश्लेषण.... समंदर में होगा 'बारूदी' मिसाइल टेस्ट भारत करेगा मिसाइल परीक्षण.. मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स में मिसाइल टेस्ट का दावा, K-6 मिसाइल का टेस्ट करेगा भारत, पनडुब्बी से लॉन्च की जाएगी मिसाइल#DNA #K6Missile #DRDO @RahulSinhaTV — Zee News (@ZeeNews) June 28, 2025 Hypersonic missiles are among the most advanced military technologies in the world, currently held by only a select few nations. If India's test succeeds, it will become the sixth country globally to possess such a capability. Features Of K-6 Missile The K-6 missile's standout feature is its speed. Sources associated with the project claim it can reach speeds up to Mach 7.5, making it nearly impossible to intercept using traditional air defence systems. The missile is also expected to have a range of up to 8,000 kilometers. A land-based variant of the K-6 is also planned after successful trials. India-Pakistan Conflict The development comes after India demonstrated its firepower during 'Operation Sindoor', where BrahMos missiles and suicide drones reportedly destroyed Pakistani military installations without resistance. As India moves toward testing its hypersonic missile, it is likely that not just Indian citizens — but also Pakistan's top leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir — are watching closely. The K-6 could prove to be a major strategic threat to Pakistan.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
A make in India snub
Operation Sindoor was an emphatic assertion of indigenous military prowess. Yet, a troubling contradiction emerged soon after. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which lies at the heart of India's defence innovation, now finds itself cornered, because Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has opted to instal imported radar and early warning systems in its latest jets, going back on its word to use the DRDO's indigenous Uttam AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar and the Swayam Raksha Kavach (SRK) Electronic Warfare (EW) suite. Sources say that HAL has issued a Letter of Intent to Israeli firm ELTA systems regarding the delivery of radars and EW suites. In a similar move in the Rafale Marine fighter jet deal, the Uttam radar was pulled out of the final configuration at the insistence of manufacturer Dassault Aviation despite being part of the original plan.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India looking at option of buying more S-400 air defence systems from Russia
ANI 27 Jun 2025, 22:37 GMT+10 By Ajit Dubey New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): With the S-400 air defence missile systems performing very well during Operation Sindoor, India is considering the option of buying two more squadrons of S-400 long range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, defence sources told ANI. The sources said more systems of the S-400 are being considered due to security threats in view of the recent hostilities and the time to be taken in the development and deployment of the indigenous LRSAM programme, codenamed Project Kusha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, with Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited as its development and production partners. The Indian side would prefer to get S-500 air defence system which has more range than the S-400 but it would require a clearance from the top Russian leadership for its sale, they said. The S-400 performed exceptionally in Operation Sindoor taking out multiple Pakistan Air Force fighter and airborne early warning aircraft. It also managed to create a record of sorts by successfully hitting an aircraft at a range of 300 plus kilometres. India is also awaiting the delivery of two more squadrons of the five S-400 squadrons that it had ordered in a 2018 deal. The first three squadrons have already been received and operationally deployed. Just before the delivery of the fourth squadron, war broke out between Russia and Ukraine. The systems meant for India were probably used in the war. The Russian side has now assured the delivery of the remaining two systems in the next financial year. Indian defence teams have also raised the issue with the Russian side and they have given assurances to not extend the schedule further. (ANI)
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan, China in tension as India is developing this superweapon, faster, deadlier, stealthier than...., capable of...
Pakistan, China in tension as India is developing this superweapon, faster, deadlier, stealthier than… capable of… India is surrounded by enemies, and the recent conflict with Pakistan and the ongoing cold war with China have also raised an alarm that the country needs to strengthen its defence forces. India, which showcased its air prowess during Operation Sindoor, is now focusing on strengthening its naval power in view of the Dragon's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a hypersonic missile for the Indian Navy. The K-6 hypersonic missile will be specifically designed for submarine launch, and the good news is that its trials are expected very soon. K-6 Hypersonic Ballistic Missile The hypersonic missile is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). It is equipped with high-tech engine, capable of surpassing the BrahMos cruise missile. With this hypersonic missile will place India in the club of powerful countries such as US, Russia, China, France and UK. Capable of carrying conventional and nuclear weapons, the K-6 missile will give the Indian Navy an edge over China and Pakistan. K-6 Hypersonic Missile: Super Speed And Unmatched Precision As per the Indian Defence Wing, a former BrahMos project scientist stated that K-6 SLBM's speed is its power which ensures that makes it undetectable on radars. It can be launched from submarines and can reach a speed of 7.5 Mach (approx 9,261 KMPH). Karachi's location near India's maritime border makes it a vulnerable strategic target. A successful attack on this major Pakistani economic centre could severely damage the country's economy. Extended Strike Range A former BrahMos scientist claims India's K-6 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) has an 8,000-km range. It can reach any marine part of Pakistan. This follows previous tests of the K-3, K-4, and K-5 SLBMs, with the K-4 and K-5 already in service. The K-6, when deployed, will significantly enhance India's ballistic missile capabilities alongside the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Brahmos Brahmos is jointly developed by India and Russia. Known for its precision, Brahmos is one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world. It can reach a speed of Mach 2.8–3.0 with a 290–500 km range. Because of its accuracy, the cruise missile is used to strike crucial targets such as radar stations and bunkers. The missile is impossible to intercept because of its low radar cross-section.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Business
- First Post
Counter-drone systems, VSHORADS...: India signs Rs 1,981 cr emergency deals to boost Army's counter-terror capabilities
India has signed 13 emergency contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore to strengthen the Indian Army's counter-terrorism capabilities. The fast-tracked deals include drones, anti-drone systems, radars, and bulletproof gear. This comes days after Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan. read more A staff cleans Akash, a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Akash played a significant role in Operation Sindoor, thwarting Pakistan's rain of drones and missiles. File image/AFP The Ministry of Defence has signed 13 contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism to boost the Army's counter-terrorism capabilities, The Indian Express reported. According to the report, the deals cover a wide range of equipment, including remotely piloted aerial vehicles (RPAVs), loitering munitions, drones, anti-drone systems, very short-range air defence systems (VSHORADs), and radars. These are aimed at enhancing the troops' situational awareness, mobility, firepower, and protection during counter-terror operations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The move comes shortly after India launched Operation Sindoor, during which Indian forces targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan. This triggered three days of retaliatory strikes between the two countries before a ceasefire was reached. India inflicted heavy damage on several Pakistani bases and military sites. The emergency procurement process allows for the fast-tracked delivery of equipment, unlike the standard defence procurement procedure, which typically takes longer. This marks the sixth phase of such emergency acquisitions. According to the Defence Ministry, key equipment being acquired under the EP mechanism includes Integrated Drone Detection and Interception Systems (IDDIS), Low-Level Lightweight Radars (LLLR), and VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) launchers and missiles. The list also features loitering munitions with Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capability, bulletproof jackets, ballistic helmets, Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) — in both heavy and medium variants — and night sights for rifles. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Defence Ministry confirmed that the 13 contracts signed under the EP mechanism are valued at ₹1,981.90 crore, finalised from a total approved outlay of ₹2,000 crore for the Indian Army. The ministry added that these acquisitions were completed within compressed timelines to ensure rapid enhancement of operational capability. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
