Why Mission Divyastra is significant & what it means for Indian nuclear capability
Developed in early 1960s, all major countries, including China, have MIRVs. But, this is first time India has publicly acknowledged to have successfully developed this technology. Key Points
ThePrintIndia joins the elite list of nations with test of Agni-V MIRV tech: What's MIRV tech? How is it unique?
A Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) payload enables ballistic missiles to carry multiple warheads, each capable of targeting different objectives. While primarily associated with intercontinental ballistic missiles, this concept extends to various missile types. Currently, MIRV systems are confirmed to be deployed by major nuclear powers like US, Russia. Key Points
Economic TimesMission Divyastra: PM Modi congratulates DRDO for 1st flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended DRDO scientists for the successful first flight test of the Agni-5 missile featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. In a social media post, he expressed pride in DRDO's achievement, referring to the mission as Divyastra. The Agni-5 missile, equipped with MIRV technology, enhances India's strategic capabilities in deploying multiple warheads independently to various targets. Key Points
Economic TimesChinese research vessel enters Bay of Bengal days before planned missile tests by India
India expected to carry out tests of 2 nuclear-capable missiles between 11 & 16 March. Not 1st instance of a Chinese ship entering Indian Ocean Region just before Indian missile tests. Key Points
ThePrintIndia likely to test-fire 2 nuclear-capable ballistic missiles next week
The two missiles that may be tested are the K4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) and the land-based Agni-5 long-range, surface-to-surface ballistic, nuclear-capable missile. Both have undergone initial tests. Key Points
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‘Impossible to defend against’ — what is Zircon hypersonic missile that Putin says Russia used in battle
Russia claims missile can reach eight times the speed of sound. If true, it would be the ‘fastest missile in the world’, could evade the advanced US Patriot air defence system. Key Points
ThePrintUS military seizes Iranian missile parts bound for Houthi rebels in raid where 2 SEALs went missing
The raid marks the latest seizure by the US Navy and its allies of weapon shipments bound for the rebels, who have launched a series of attacks now threatening global trade in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden over Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The seized missile components included types likely used in those attacks. Key Points
Economic TimesVideo: With rock bgm, Russia trumpets new intercontinental ballistic missile
The defence ministry released a clip of the giant missile being transported to a silo and loaded into a shaft. It accompanied the video with rock music. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesWatch: Indian Navy punches hole in ship first time with 'Made in India' missile
After completing its first trials in May last year, Indian Navy carried out a successful second trial of its in-house navy anti-ship missile on Tuesday. The test was a collaborative effort between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy. Key Points
FirstpostFrance test-fires long-range ballistic missile in bid to boost nuclear deterrence
France test-fires long-range ballistic missile in bid to boost nuclear deterrence. The missile, which did not carry a nuclear weapon, was fired from the French army's Biscarosse missile testing site in southwest France and landed in the North Atlantic, hundreds of kilometres from any coastline the ministry said, without giving further detail. Key Points
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missile from Yemen downed after 1,600 km — Houthi attack & Israel's interception are unprecedented
Houthis' entry into the ongoing conflict has brought to fore the use of advanced technology on both sides. Israel used its Arrow defence system to intercept Houthis' Qader missile. Key Points
ThePrintVivek Ramaswamy calls for creation of US missile defence system inspired by Israel's iron dome
Vivek Ramaswamy called for the creation of a US missile defence system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. Ramaswamy emphasised the need for protection against advanced missile capabilities possessed by countries like Russia. He highlighted the vulnerability of the US to emerging threats, particularly hypersonic missiles. Key Points
Economic TimesDeath toll from Russia missile strike on Ukraine's Hroza rises to 52
A missile slammed into cafe and grocery store on Thursday. Russia denies deliberately targeting civilians, but many have been killed in attacks that have hit residential areas. Key Points
ThePrintRussia puts nuclear capable 'Satan II' missile system on combat duty
Russia has deployed its RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic missile (ICBM), known as the "world's deadliest missile," on combat duty. This advanced missile system has a range of 18,000 kilometres and high manoeuvrability. Key Points
India TodayIndian Navy successfully carries out underwater test
The Indian Navy has succeeded in hitting an underwater target in a recent test of indigenously developed Heavy Weight Torpedo. This has been seen as a significant milestone for accurate delivery of ordnance to a target in the underwater domain. Key Points
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Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
The Kinzhal is one of the latest and most advanced Russian weapons. The Russian military says the air-launched ballistic missile has a range of up to 2,000 kilometers (about 1,250 miles) and flies at 10 times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept. Key Points
Economic TimesChina conducts mid-course missile interception test
China conducted a mid-course missile interception test on late Friday night within Chinese territory. The test was "defensive in nature and not targeted against any country". Key Points
India TodayChina blames ‘negative impact’ of U.S. military drills for North Korea tensions
China blamed the “negative impact” of U.S. military drills for tensions on the Korean peninsula, after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile that prompted Japan to briefly issue a seek shelter warning. Key Points
The HinduIndian Navy successfully test-fires BrahMos missile
BrahMos missile flies at a speed of 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of sound. Key Points
The HinduKinzhal missile System: All about Russia's game-changing hypersonic weapon that Putin has deployed in the
The Kinzhal missile system represents a significant advancement in military technology, with its hypersonic missiles reshaping the landscape of global security. Its unmatched speed, precision, and extended range make it a potent weapon in Russia's arsenal. Key Points
Economic Times
India tests hard-to-beat nuclear missile with multiple warheads
India successfully test fired the new version of its long-range Agni-V nuclear missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The missile has indigenous avionics systems and high accuracy sensor packages. The MIRV capability increases the survivability of a nuclear missile. India has a no-first use policy for nuclear weapons. Key Points
Economic TimesUS lists Houthis as ‘terrorist entity’, continues missile strikes in Yemen | Top points
The US has designated the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to its list of "terrorist" entities, citing their repeated assaults on international shipping in the Red Sea. The US military also launched another wave of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen. Key Points
India TodayIndia demonstrates capability of Akash missile system
India became first country to demonstrate the capability of engagement of 04 aerial targets simultaneously at 25Km ranges by command guidance using single firing unit. The test was conducted by @IAF_MCC using Akash Weapon System, the DRDO said in a post on 'X'. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia renews missile attacks on Kyiv, pounds Ukraine's east and south
Ruslan Kravchenko, regional governor for the central Kyiv region, said five private houses and several commercial buildings in the area were damaged. He said two Russian missiles struck a field between settlements. Key Points
Economic TimesUS sanctions 3 Chinese firms for ‘supplying materials’ to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme
Pakistan reportedly has 170 nuclear warheads. US State Dept claims firms were 'materially contributing to proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery’. Key Points
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North Korean hackers breached top Russian missile maker
The lapse provided Reuters and SentinelOne with a unique snapshot into a company of critical importance to the Russian state which was sanctioned by the Obama administration following the invasion of Crimea. Two independent computer security experts, Nicholas Weaver and Matt Tait, reviewed the exposed email content and confirmed its authenticity. The analysts verified the connection by checking the email's cryptographic signatures against a set of keys controlled by NPO Mash. Key Points
Economic Times2 killed as Russian missile hits clinic in Ukraine, Zelenskyy calls it 'crime against humanity'
Two people were killed after a Russian missile hit a clinic in Ukraine. Ukraine's Defence Ministry called the attack a serious war crime under the Geneva Conventions, which set out how soldiers and civilians should be treated in war. Key Points
India TodayUS approves long-range missile deal with Japan amid China's growing military clout
The US has approved a $2.35 billion sale of 400 Tomahawk missiles to Japan, as Tokyo seeks to bolster its defenses in the face of China's growing military prowess. Key Points
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