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India.com
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Ceasefire Calms Borders: Understanding the Firepower — Ballistic vs Cruise Missiles
New Delhi: Tensions between India and Pakistan eased since May 10 evening after the latter's Director General of Military Operations dialed his Indian counterpart urging a ceasefire. No exchange of fire was reported, and both the Line of Control and the International Border remained largely peaceful since May 10 evening. During a morning press briefing, earlier that day, the Ministry of Defence stated that Pakistan had attempted to target Indian military infrastructure on the western front using drones, long-range weapons and fighter jets. Addressing the press conference, Colonel Sofia Qureshi revealed that at 1:40 AM on May 10, Pakistan had attempted to strike an airbase in Punjab using a high-speed missile. It is, however, unclear as to which specific missile Pakistan used. Missiles are generally categorised based on type, launch method, range, warhead and guidance system. They are broadly classified as either cruise missiles or ballistic missiles. What are the differences between cruise and ballistic missiles? Defence experts explained that missiles classified as cruise missiles typically do not exceed speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). Ballistic missiles are considered high-speed because they travel faster than the speed of sound. While the exact missile launched by Pakistan remains unknown, the experts suggested it was likely a ballistic missile, given its high velocity. Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds up to ten times that of sound, and ballistic missiles also move much faster than the speed of sound. When one refers to high-speed missiles, he or she usually speaks of ballistic missiles. Pakistan's missile arsenal is largely composed of ballistic missiles; whereas, India possesses a broader and more advanced range. Along with other long-range missiles, Pakistan possesses a hypersonic missile called Fateh-II, with a range of up to 400 kilometers. The other long-rage missiles Pakistan have include Abdali (with a range of 200 to 300 kilometres) and Ghaznavi (which has a range of 300 to 350 kilometres). On the other hand, India's high-speed missile capabilities include a wide range of missile arsenal, including the Prithvi and Agni series, which gives it a strategic edge in terms of both range and variety. Cruise missiles function differently from ballistic ones. They fly like aircraft and are capable of precision targeting over long distances. Designed to evade radar by flying at low altitudes, they are equipped with sophisticated navigation systems. Cruise missiles can be launched from land, air, sea or submarines, and some can strike targets over a thousand kilometre away. India's cruise missile arsenal includes the BrahMos and Nirbhay, both of which are highly advanced. Cruise missiles are also classified based on speed – subsonic missiles travel below the speed of sound, supersonic missiles travel at two to three times the speed of sound and hypersonic missiles travel at five times the speed of sound or more. If elaboarted hypersonic missiles, they first ascend to altitudes around 100 kilometers, temporarily exiting the earth's atmosphere before re-entering during their descent to strike the target. Due to their speed and trajectory, these missiles are extremely difficult to detect or intercept. Hypersonic missiles can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads. In November 2024, India successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile with a range of over 1,500 kilometres. This missile can be launched from air, sea or land platforms, giving India enhanced flexibility in deployment. Defence experts said Pakistan, as of now, does not possess hypersonic missile capabilities.
India Today
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
How India, with pictorial evidence, demolished Pakistan's tissue of lies
India on Saturday put on display pictures shot moments before a special media briefing to debunk Pakistani claims of Indian Air Force bases being damaged in missile strikes. Rejecting claims of damage to air stations at Haryana's Sirsa, Rajasthan's Suratgarh, and Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh as 'completely false', the government released pictures shot around 10.45 am, just before the press conference, to prove that all was fine at the airbases counter the false narrative, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri released time-stamped images and videos showing the airbases in full operational condition. The visuals depicted normalcy and no visible damage to the military installations targeted in Pakistani propaganda. Addressing a press briefing on Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, 'Claims made by them of destroying various military assets is false. The claim about Air Force stations at Sirsa, Suratgarh, Azamgarh being destroyed is completely false. I would urge all of you not to be misled by these lies. Pakistan is peddling these for obvious purposes.'INDIA BUSTING PAK'S LIESadvertisement In the press briefing on Saturday, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh outlined India's calibrated military response to Pakistani provocations and debunked Pakistan's false claims of having destroyed key Indian defence installations.'In a swift and calibrated response, Indian armed forces carried out a precision strike only at identified military targets,' said Wing Commander Singh. She confirmed that the Indian response targeted Pakistani military infrastructure, including technical infrastructure, command and control centres, radar sites, and weapon storage areas. The Air Force officer also strongly rebutted Pakistan's misinformation campaign. 'Pakistan has also attempted to execute a continued malicious misinformation campaign, with claims of destruction of the Indian S-400 system, destruction of airfields at Suratgarh and Sirsa, BrahMos base at Nagrota, artillery gun positions, and the Chandigarh forward ammunition depot. India unequivocally rejects these false claims being spread by Pakistan,' she missile debris was found in agricultural fields in Sirsa (Haryana), Barmer (Rajasthan), and Jalandhar (Punjab), after Pakistan launched swarms of drones and missiles for the second consecutive night on Friday. Defence sources confirmed that Pakistan also fired a Fateh-II surface-to-surface missile at a strategic location in India, which was successfully intercepted by Indian air defence units in Cdr Singh said that Pakistan's military has been observed moving troops to forward areas, indicating a potential intent to escalate the situation. She added, 'Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness. All hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded to appropriately.'Reiterating India's stand, she said, 'Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation — provided that is reciprocated by the Pakistan military.'Tune InMust Watch
India Today
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Missile debris found in Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab as Pak ramps up strikes
Missile debris was found in agricultural fields in Sirsa (Haryana), Barmer (Rajasthan), and Jalandhar (Punjab) as Pakistan, for the second consecutive night on Friday, launched swarms of drones and missiles targeting military installations in multiple states along the development coincides with reports that Pakistan fired its Fateh-II surface-to-surface missile at a strategic Indian location, which was intercepted successfully by air defence units in Fateh-II missile has a range of up to 400 km and can carry both conventional and potentially nuclear warheads. "Shortly after midnight, we saw from our terrace that something exploded above us. It formed a red-coloured sphere. In the morning, we saw that it had fallen near a church," a local in Sirsa told the early hours of Saturday, Pakistan launched 'Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos' (solid wall of lead), targeting 26 locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat with drones and missiles. Five people, including a senior J&K government official, were killed in artillery shelling.
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First Post
10-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
All Indian airbases safe, civilian areas suffer damage in Pak firing
Pakistan launched the Fateh missiles to target Indian Air Force bases. However, New Delhi, in response to Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos, hit Pakistan's air force bases in Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, Rafiqi Airbase in Punjab's Shorkot, and Murid Airbase in Punjab's Chakwal read more Indian airbases are reportedly safe after Pakistan launched another offensive, after New Delhi hit three of the country's major airbases on Saturday in retaliation for Islamabad's escalation. In the early hours of Saturday, Pakistan launched 'Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos" following its three-day-long provocation and ceasefire violations along the border. India intercepted the Fateh-II long-range missile at Haryana's Sirsa. Pakistan launched the missiles to target Indian Air Force bases. However, New Delhi, in response to Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos, hit Pakistan's air force bases in Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, Rafiqi Airbase in Punjab's Shorkot, and Murid Airbase in Punjab's Chakwal. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Meanwhile, civilian areas in Pakistan have reportedly suffered damage, a day after Islamabad's air raids injured three people. Also, the Fateh-2 missiles were deployed to target Delhi. As per CNN-News18, the national capital is completely safe. At the same time, Pakistan military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry told a hurriedly called press conference in Islamabad at around 4 am that Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot in Jhang district) airbases of Pakistan Air Force were targeted. 'But all assets of the Air Force remain safe,' he claimed. India has fired air-to-surface missiles with its jets, he claimed. He added that several missiles were intercepted by Pakistan's air defence system. He said this is a 'sinister act of India pushing the region into lethal war and Pakistan will respond to this aggression. India should wait for our response'. Pakistan launched a new round of drone attacks on Friday night, targeting 26 locations across a wide stretch from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat. It was the second consecutive night of strikes. According to the defence ministry, all attempts to damage critical infrastructure, such as airports and air bases, were successfully blocked. In Ferozepur, Punjab, a family sustained injuries — the only reported casualties from the nighttime assaults. Meanwhile, all Indian states bordering Pakistan remained under a blackout. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies
