Imminent Ballistic Missile Test: India’s Long-Range Strike Capabilities in Focus Over Indian Ocean In early December 2025, India issued four Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) for a long-range ballistic missile test over the Indian Ocean, underscoring advancements in strike capabilities. Likely involving the Agni-V or a variant, this test aims to validate extended ranges beyond 5,000 […]
IGCAR’s FBTR Milestone: 40 Years of Nuclear Innovation Powering India’s Strategic Arsenal The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) at Kalpakkam commemorated a nuclear odyssey on October 18, 2025, marking 40 years since the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) achieved first criticality in 1985. This sodium-cooled, plutonium-uranium fueled pioneer, under the Department of Atomic
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is poised to redefine strategic deterrence with the impending inaugural test of its hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), Dhvani, by the end of 2025. Capable of Mach 21 speeds—exceeding 25,000 km/h—and a range surpassing 5,500 km, this maneuverable powerhouse promises to evade conventional defenses, delivering precision strikes with nuclear
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India stands at the forefront of missile technology, with an impressive array of indigenous and joint-development systems that have redefined its defense capabilities in the 21st century. At the heart of the nation’s current arsenal are platforms like the Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile, the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile, and next-generation systems such as the BrahMos-NG
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Weekly Defence News: Aug 5–11, 2025 Published: August 12, 2025 • By DefenceNiti Team This week saw major moves in air mobility, a strategic missile test, a boost to defence research and record production figures. Here’s a concise, source-backed roundup with analysis and what to watch next. Top Headlines (Aug 5–11) India orders 200 modern
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