The origins of India’s submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) program come from the ATV project. This project aimed to domestically develop nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines. Previous work from the Integrated… Continue reading "The Kalam Series: Exploring India’s SLBMs and Derivatives"
The Agni project initially began under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) as a tech demonstrator for re-entry vehicle technology. The demonstrator was built from existing available missile stages… Continue reading "Agni: Exploring the Backbone of India’s Strategic Arsenal"
Pakistan successfully test-fired the Ghaznavi surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Thursday. The missile is designed to be capable of delivering multiple warheads with a range of up to 290 kilometers. The… Continue reading "Pakistan Conducts Training Launch For Ghaznavi Surface-To-Surface Ballistic Missile"
The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) announced that the next-generation ballistic missile Agni P, which can carry nuclear warheads, has been successfully tested. Agni P was tested off… Continue reading "India Tests Next-Generation Agni P Guided Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads"
A ballistic missile launched by the Houthis at the city of Marib today landed in the city’s northern al-Rawda neighbourhood. Preliminary reports suggest that one civilian was killed in the… Continue reading "Houthi Forces Continue Ballistic Missile Attacks After Saudi Capital Attack"
The U.S. Army’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) underwent its second Limited User Test (LUT) on the 20th August, at White Sands Missile… Continue reading "Army’s IBCS Successfully Intercepts Ballistic and Cruise Missile Targets"
The Revolutionary Guard of Iran Launched a spread of underground-based ballistic missiles this last Wednesday. The missiles were targeted at a mockup of an aircraft carrier anchored in the Strait… Continue reading "Iran Launches Mock Ballistic Missile Attack Against Fake Aircraft Carrier in Strait of Hormuz"
Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono announced today the suspension of plans to deploy two Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense systems, owing to costs and technical issues. The Minister abruptly announced… Continue reading "Japan Suspends Aegis Ashore Plans"
In the early hours of 8 January, Iranian forces launched ballistic missiles against Iraqi military bases hosting US and coalition military personnel. The launches came shortly after the burial of… Continue reading "Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Iraqi Bases"
China has developed anti-ship ballistic missiles, and wants the world to know it. From parades to propaganda, the PLA has touted their DF-21 and DF-26 missiles as a Sword of… Continue reading "Chinese Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles: Over Hyped or a True Carrier Killer?"