Tag: nuclear deterrent
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China Expands Undersea Nuclear Deterrent with Advanced SLBM Test
China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test was downplayed by Beijing as a routine annual training exercise, not targeting any specific country. The launch has sparked concerns about China's rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities.
Pakistan Pursues Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrent Despite China Rejection
Pakistan aims to bolster its defenses with a sea-based nuclear deterrent, fueled by the successful 2017 test of the Babur-3 submarine-launched cruise missile, which Islamabad claims can deliver a nuclear payload with a range of 450 km from an underwater mobile platform. This move sparks debate about the feasibility of a credible second-strike capability without external assistance.
India Advances Nuclear Deterrent with Second MIRV Missile Test
India just took a giant leap in defence preparedness with the successful test of its Advanced Agni missile, equipped with a game-changing Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system, capable of taking out multiple targets across a vast geographical area. This milestone marks a significant boost to the country's deterrent capabilities against growing threats.
India Bolsters Nuclear Deterrent with Third SSBN Submarine
Meet INS Aridhaman, India's game-changing submarine that boasts double the missile capacity of its predecessors, thanks to its eight vertical launch tubes, revolutionizing the country's sea-based nuclear deterrent capabilities. This upgraded vessel displaces 7,000 tonnes submerged and can carry powerful K-4 missiles with a range of 3,500 km or 24 K-15 missiles with a range of 750 km.