Indian Missile Systems: Detailed information

 Indian Missile Systems: An overview

India has been developing its missile systems for decades, with a focus on achieving self-sufficiency. Here are some key points about India's missile systems ¹:

Types of Missiles:

- Surface-to-Surface Missiles:
   - Agni-I (700-1250 km)
    - Agni-II (2,000-3,000 km)
    - Agni-III (3,500 km – 5,000 km)
    - Agni-IV (3,000 – 4,000 km)
    - Agni-V (5,000 – 8,000 km)

- Surface-to-Air Missiles:
    - Trishul (9 km)
    - Akash Missile (30-35 km)
    - Barak 8 (100 km)


- Anti-Tank Missiles:
    - Amogha (2.8 km)
    - Nag (4 km)
    - Helina (7-8 km)


- Cruise Missiles:
    - BrahMos (290 km)
    - Nirbhay (1,000 - 1,500 km)


- Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD):
    - Prithvi Air Defence
    - Prithvi Defence Vehicle
    - Advanced Air Defence

Recent Developments:

- Agni-V Ballistic Missile: Successfully test-fired with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology ².
- BrahMos Missiles: A joint project with Russia, with the latest development being the BrahMos II hypersonic cruise missile.
- Nirbhay Cruise Missile: A subsonic cruise missile with a range of 1,000 - 1,500 km.
- Pinaka Missile System: An indigenous multi-barrel rocket launch system with a range of 75 km.

Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP):

- Initiated in 1983 to achieve self-sufficiency in missile technology.
- Led to the development of five missile systems: Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash, and Nag.
- Completed in March 2012.

Other Key Points:

- India has successfully tested anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles, joining a select group of nations with this capability.
- The country's missile systems are primarily developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).