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India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
24000 KMPH speed, 2500 km range, ability to cause destruction at..., more powerful than BrahMos; India's this bomb is...
(File) New Delhi: If the need arises to destroy the nuclear weapons of Pakistan, how will India accomplish this mission? America has shown the perfect way to do this in the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. The US Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber jets dropped 14000 kg bunker buster bombs on Iran's three nuclear bases, Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan and destroyed them. Due to the bunker buster bomb attack, Iran's nuclear programme has been set back by several years. What is the way to counter Pakistan's nuclear threat? The leaders of Pakistan often threaten nuclear attack. Imagine if such a situation arises that Pakistan's nuclear weapons and its bases have to be destroyed to establish peace in the region, what will India do? The US attack on Iran's nuclear bases has also shown India the way. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has started working on developing a bunker buster system. India will also soon have an ultra-modern and one of the most lethal and effective bunker buster systems in the world. No timeline has been given, but it is expected that this system will be developed soon. What happened during Operation Sindoor? India shares its border with Pakistan in the west and China in the east and north and both China and Pakistan are nuclear weapon-rich countries. During Operation Sindoor, India punished Pakistan as the Indian Air Force attacked its 11 airbases and caused extensive damage to them. The strategically important Noor Khan airbase was also targeted. Pakistan's nuclear base is at Kirana Hills, a short distance from this airbase. It is said that Pakistan has hidden its stockpile of nuclear weapons at underground facilities, so the attack on Noor Khan airbase shook the foundations of the Pakistan government and army. India felt the lack of bunker buster system very badly but now work has started to overcome this deficiency. DRDO's Bunker Buster Project In view of the global environment, India has now started working vigorously towards developing a bunker buster system. DRDO is developing a bunker buster missile system. For this, the intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-5 is being modified. Let us tell you that Agni-5 is a hypersonic ballistic missile capable of hitting a distance of more than 5500 kilometers. Reports say that DRDO is now developing a bunker buster missile version of Agni-5 missile. Under this, while its range will be reduced on one hand, the capacity of the conventional warhead payload will be increased manifold, so that sufficient amount of ordnance is available to destroy the underground targets. What is speculated capacity of Indian bunker buster? According to the information, the bunker buster missile version of Agni-5 will be able to penetrate 80 to 100 meters inside the ground and strike. This means that military bases or nuclear weapons depots located 80 to 100 meters inside the ground can be destroyed. Agni-5 bunker buster missile will be able to move towards the target and destroy it at a hypersonic speed of 8 to 24 Mach. In this way, the bunker buster version of Agni-5 will wreak havoc on the enemies at a speed of 9878 to 24696 kilometers per hour. Agni-5 bunker buster missile is capable of carrying 7500 to 8000 payloads (capacity to carry weapons). Due to the high payload, its range will be reduced to 2500 kilometers, so that it can reach the target and destroy the target.
Scroll.in
3 days ago
- Science
- Scroll.in
DRDO recruitment 2025: Last date to register for 152 Scientist B posts postponed to July 18
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has postponed the registration deadline for the recruitment of Scientist 'B' in DRDO & other establishments of Ministry of Defence under Advt. No. 156. Applicants can register on the official website till July 18, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 152 vacancies, of which 127 vacancies are for Scientist 'B' in DRDO, 9 for Scientist/Engineer 'B' in ADA, and 9 Encadred posts of Scientist 'B'. Candidates can check more details available in the notification below: Direct link to the official notification. Application Fee The General (UR), EWS and OBC male candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100, whereas applicants from SC/ ST/ Divyangjan and women candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. Steps to apply for Scientist B posts 2025
India.com
6 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Deadlier than Brahmos, 9200kmph speed, 8000 km range, India going to test..., Pakistan, China in trouble due to...
New Delhi: India is ready to conduct sea trials of its K-6 hypersonic missile. This missile is being developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), which can be deployed in India's upcoming S-5 class nuclear submarine. The speed and range of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) K-6 will be better than the Brahmos missile. This missile will help India to resist enemy countries like Pakistan and China more effectively. What is K-6 missile? The K-6 is being developed at DRDO's Advanced Naval Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad. It is one of India's most advanced and deadly missiles. This hypersonic ballistic missile launched from a nuclear submarine will put India in the list of the most capable countries in the world. The S-5 class nuclear submarines from which the K-6 will be launched will be larger and more powerful than the existing Arihant class submarines. They are being developed to carry heavy warheads and missiles. How much is the speed of K-6 missile? With the upcoming sea trials, the K-6 missile will be able to reach hypersonic speeds. Hypersonic means Mach 7.5 (seven and a half times the speed of sound) or 9,200 kilometers per hour. The missile has an operational range of 8,000 kilometers, which means it can attack deep into enemy territory in a matter of minutes. Due to hypersonic speed, this missile can dodge most anti-missile defense systems, giving enemies no time to react. What is the USP of K-6 missile? The K-6 missile has Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. This will allow a single missile to attack multiple targets with precision, increasing its effectiveness in both attack and defense operations. This missile can carry both nuclear and traditional warheads that can be used in various war scenarios. K-6 is an upgraded version of the submarine-launched ballistic missiles or SLBMs available with India such as K-4 (range of 3,500 km) and K-5 (up to 6,000 km). Where will India rank? Both its speed and destructive capability will be more than the BrahMos missile. The K-6 missile will be more than 12 meters in length and more than 2 meters in diameter. Only a few select countries have or are developing advanced hypersonic and MIRV-equipped missile systems. These countries are the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom and India is going to be one of them with the successful sea test of the K-6 missile.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India is an exceptionally important partner Russian defense minister
Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi a traditional friend in the military-technical sector Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extends into the military-technical sector. Belousov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Qingdao, China on Thursday. "India is an exceptionally important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend - including in the military and military-technical spheres," Belousov said at the meeting. Singh stated: "We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defense ties." India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. During the recent conflict with Pakistan, the effectiveness of India's air defenses was bolstered by the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which was recently highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised its performance during the standoff. New Delhi, however, has been pushing to indigenize its defense sector, under the 'Make in India' initiative led by Modi. Russian defense companies have taken part in a number of joint ventures in India over the last two decades. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are manufactured by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, and have been in service in the Indian Armed Forces since June 2007. Last month, India inaugurated a new production unit for the BrahMos missile in Uttar Pradesh. According to Defense Ministry officials, this facility will enable India toboostits defense stockpiles, which is crucial given the current volatile security environment. New Delhi's long-standing defense ties with Moscow have irked Washington. Earlier this month, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said India's relations with Russia are a point ofcontentionin its relationship with the US, especially with the increasing sanctions on Russian entities. During the meeting on Thursday with Singh in Qingdao, Belousov expressed his condolences over the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, which killed 270 people. The Russian defense minister conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims. width="560" height="315" src=" frameborder="0" > (
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India is an 'exceptionally important' partner
Andrey Belousov has called New Delhi "a traditional friend" in the military-technical sector Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has stressed the importance of the Russia-India partnership, noting that Moscow's long-term friendship with New Delhi extends into the military-technical sector. Belousov held talks with his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Qingdao, China on Thursday. "India is an exceptionally important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend - including in the military and military-technical spheres," Belousov said at the meeting. Singh stated: "We had insightful deliberations on boosting India-Russia defense ties." India's military currently relies heavily on Russian-origin equipment, with around 60% of its arsenal being of Russian make. During the recent conflict with Pakistan, the effectiveness of India's air defenses was bolstered by the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems, which was recently highlighted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised its performance during the standoff. New Delhi, however, has been pushing to indigenize its defense sector, under the 'Make in India' initiative led by Modi. Russian defense companies have taken part in a number of joint ventures in India over the last two decades. BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles are manufactured by India's Defense Research and Development Organization and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, and have been in service in the Indian Armed Forces since June 2007. Last month, India inaugurated a new production unit for the BrahMos missile in Uttar Pradesh. According to Defense Ministry officials, this facility will enable India to boost its defense stockpiles, which is crucial given the current volatile security environment. New Delhi's long-standing defense ties with Moscow have irked Washington. Earlier this month, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said India's relations with Russia are a point of contention in its relationship with the US, especially with the increasing sanctions on Russian entities. During the meeting on Thursday with Singh in Qingdao, Belousov expressed his condolences over the recent crash of an Air India aircraft, which killed 270 people. The Russian defense minister conveyed words of sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of the victims.
