Missiles & Missile Technology
Discover in-depth articles on missiles and missile technology, including different missile types, guidance and navigation systems, missile defense, development, testing, and their role in modern aerospace and defense.
Prithvi Missile Series The Foundation of India’s Indigenous Ballistic Missile Force
The Prithvi missile is an indigenous short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by India's DRDO. It originated under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). The road-mobile missile uses liquid propulsion and carries conventional or nuclear payloads. The Prithvi series was developed for tactical surface-to-surface missions, with variants offering different ranges and payload capacities for India's armed forces.
Read article →HAL Tejas Anchors India's Indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Programme
The HAL Tejas is an indigenous single-engine, 4.5-generation Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). Designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), it is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The delta-wing fighter was developed for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and serves as a replacement for the ageing MiG-21 fleet. Tejas combines supersonic performance, modern avionics, and multirole combat capabilities in India's indigenous fighter programme.
Read article →BrahMos Missile: Range, Speed, and the Supersonic Cruise Family
The BrahMos is a ramjet-powered, supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya. It can reach speeds of approximately Mach 2.8 to 3.0, making it one of the world's fastest operational cruise missiles. BrahMos can be launched from multiple platforms, including land, naval ships, submarines, and aircraft, providing flexible precision-strike capabilities across different operational environments.
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