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India's Nuclear Missiles Can Create Havoc In China (Credits- World Affairs)

The role Liaoning will play for the future within the Chinese Navy

PLAN Liaoning Carrier ( Credits- Internet Image) As China launches it's newest carrier, questions has been asked as to the role it's first Aircraft Carrier The Liaoning will play for the future. It can be seen that China is taking a cautious step in development of Carrier ops. The Diplomat takes an indepth look at the future of Liaoning with the Chinese navy ( To read the entire article, click here .......)

In Pursuit of a Credible Nuclear Triad, India Successfully Tests Deadly ICBM ( Source- The Diplomat / Author- Benjamin David Baker)

Agni-4 Missile  ( Image credits- Wikimedia Commons / Government of India) Source- The Diplomat Author-  Benjamin David Baker As reported by the Hindu yesterday, India completed its fourth trial launch of the Agni-IV ICBM today. The trial was apparently successful; an Agni-IV was launched from a land-based mobile missile launcher on the Indian Army’s test site on Wheeler Island, cruised at an altitude of 600 km before splashing down in the Bay of Bengal after a 3,000 km flight. All radar stations, telemetry, and electro-optical systems along the east coast monitored the performance of the missile during the entire operation and, according to a Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) official, “Flight was successful and it met all the mission parameters.” According to DRDO, the Agni-IV missile is equipped with 5th generation onboard computer and distributed architecture. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in-flight disturbances.

The Agni-V and India's ICBM Strategy ( Source- The Diplomat, Author- Jhinuk Chowdhury)

Agni-5 during the 2013 Republic day Parade ( Image credits- Wikimedia Commons / Author- Robbyrules0510) Source- The Diplomat Author- Jhinuk Chowdhury India’s defense arsenal received a significant boost with the successful test of the Agni-V – considered India’s first true intercontinental range ballistic missile (ICBM). The Agni-V’s effective range covers all of China and part of Europe. With this addition to its arsenal, India has now joined the elite ICBM club with just five other countries across the world: the United States, Russia, France, China, and Britain. While the country conducted two tests earlier in 2012 and 2013, the current version of Agni-V is said to be significantly cutting-edge in its navigation and guidance capabilities. The Agni-V can be launched from effectively anywhere in India, giving the country the ability to hit back and maintain a second-strike capability even after facing a nuclear strike. The missile, likely to be inducted soon in

Agni-5 successfully launched from a cannister ( Video, Credits- DRDO)

Agni-5 launch from Cannister ( Video credits- DRDO)

India's Mighty Nuclear-Weapons Program: Aimed at China and Pakistan? ( Source- The National Interest, Author- Robert Farley)

Image credits- DRDO Source- The National Interest Author- Robert Farley India’s nuclear weapons program is a cornerstone of New Delhi’s security strategy for the 21st century. For most of the post-war period, India badly trailed the established nuclear powers in weapon quality, quantity, and the sophistication of delivery systems.  In recent years, however, India has indicated a willingness to take the steps necessary to becoming a first rate nuclear power. This article examines the development of the nuclear program over history, the current state of the program and its associated delivery system projects, the strategic rationale of India’s nuclear efforts, and the likely future contours of the program.  The current balance of nuclear power in South and East Asia is unstable, and likely to result in a nuclear arms race involving Pakistan, India, and China. History of the Program: Indian work on nuclear technology began even prior to independence from the Unit

Agni-IV launch tomorrow (Info courtesy The Hindu)

Pic courtesy- Wikimedia and DRDO Agni-IV, India’s surface-to-surface missile with a range of about 4,000 km, will be test-fired from the Wheeler Island, off Dhamra village on the Odisha coast, on January 20. It is a strategic missile which can carry a nuclear warhead weighing about one tonne.(Now read on)................ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/agniiv-launch-tomorrow/article5592158.ece

India planning Agni-4 missile test next week - Info Courtesy http://economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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