INDIAN MISSILES

With an amalgamation of science, technology and human resource, India

has set its foot in developing the most lethal and advanced missile systems
in the world.

India since gaining its sovereignty has amplified its stock of strategic and
tactical missiles that caters to several defence strategies made by the
Government of India. With an amalgamation of science, technology and
human resource, India has set its foot in developing the most lethal and
advanced missile systems in the world including anti-ship, air-defence,
ballistic, cruise, air to air, anti-missile systems and even the capability to
hit targets in space. India also marks itself among the seven countries
possessing the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which can travel a
minimum distance of 5,500 km. India is also one of the four nations owning
an Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) system.
India has a lethal stockpile of potent weapons, with the Indian Air Force
(IAF) version of the BrahMos, Intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-5 and
other pivotal missiles. Along with these, India incorporates the missile
series of Prithvi, Dhanush and Nirbhay in its stockpile of ammunition.
Here is a list of some among India's missiles:

Agni-I
The Agni-I is an Indian short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of 700
km. The Indian Army’s Strategic Forces Command first deployed the
nuclear-capable, road-mobile missile in 2007.

Agni-II
The Agni-II is an Indian medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) with a range of
over 2,000 km. The two-stage, solid-fueled missile entered service with India’s
Strategic Forces Command in 2004.
Agni-III
The Agni-III is an Indian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with a range
of 3,000 – 3,500 km. It entered service with India’s Strategic Forces Command in
2011, serving alongside the Agni-II as a nuclear delivery system.
Agni-IV
The Agni-IV is an Indian solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)
with a range of up to 4,000 km. The two-stage missile, previously named Agni-II
Prime, is a derivative of the Agni-II MRBM with extended range. India has flight
tested the Agni-IV eight times since its first test in 2010.

Agni-V
The Agni-V is an Indian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of
over 5,000 km. It is an evolution of the Agni-III IRBM, featuring similar first- and
second-stage motors with an added third stage. India first tested the solid-fueled
missile in 2012, conducting subsequent tests in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2018.
Unlike earlier missiles, the Agni-V launches from a sealed canister on a
road-mobile launcher, compressing the time needed to prepare for launch.
BrahMos
The BrahMos (PJ-10) is a short-range, ramjet powered, single warhead,
supersonic anti-ship/land attack cruise missile developed and manufactured by
India and Russia.
Dhanush
The Dhanush missile is an Indian short-range, ship-launched ballistic missile
(ShLBM). It is the third variant of the Prithvi missile family, which includes the
Prithvi I, Prithvi II, and the Prithvi Air Defense interceptor. It is probably liquid
fueled, capable of carrying nuclear or conventional payloads.
Exocet
The Exocet missile series of French short-range anti-ship cruise missile. There are
six Exocet variants, which differ by their launch platforms and levels of
modernization. These are the MM38, MM40, MM40 Block 2, and MM40 Block 3
sea- and ground-launched models, the AM39 air-launched model, and the SM39
sub-launched variant.
Nirbhay
Nirbhay is India’s first indigenously-produced cruise missile. The missile similar
in appearance to the U.S. Tomahawk and the Russian Club SS-N-27 with its
cylindrical fuselage. It equips a land-based mobile launcher but reports suggest
potential deployment on submarines.
Prahaar
The Prahaar is a short-range, solid propellant, road-mobile ballistic missile
designed for tactical strikes against close range targets.
Prithvi-I
The Prithvi-I is an Indian short-range ballistic missile with a range of 150 km. It is
the first in a lineage of indigenous land and sea-based missiles which includes the
Prithvi-II, the ship-launched Dhanush, and the Prithvi Air Defense interceptor. The
Indian Army has withdrawn the Prithvi-I from service and replaced it with the
Prahaar missile.
Prithvi-II
The Prithvi-II is an Indian short-range ballistic missile with a range of 350 km. It is
an upgraded variant of the Prithvi-I and shares its basic design with the
ship-launched Dhanush and Prithvi Air Defense interceptor. In service with the
Indian Air Force since 2003, the Prithvi-II serves as a nuclear delivery vehicle in
India’s Strategic Force Command.
Sagarika/Shaurya
The K-15 Sagarika is an Indian submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
with a range of approximately 700 km.
Some facts about India and its Missiles :
● Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the
organisation responsible for the military's research and development.
● Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is also known as the "Missile
Man of India"
● India is the first nuclear weapons country to have a no first use policy.
● Prithvi was the first missile to be built by India.
● BrahMos, the world's fastest cruise missile is developed jointly by India &
Russia and named after two rivers, the Brahmaputra of India and the
Moskva of Russia.
● Agni-V is India's longest-range missile to carry a nuclear warhead.
● "K" missiles are faster, lighter and stealthier and named after Dr. APJ
Abdul Kalam.

By CDT: KOMMANI. RAJEEV

Unit: 4(O)CTC
Regimental Number: OD21SDA140211