India does not have an ICBM programme

[Yusuf]

India doesn't need land based ICBMs. If at all we need SLBMs with a range of about 8000kms or so, so that an indian ssbn in the indian ocean too can strike against china if required. For land based missile, the A5 is good enough.

 

[Abi]

. Talk about your country first.

What about it?

 

[notsuperstitious]

What about it?

Why are you flaming? How is india following USA orders? What in our 60 year history makes you think that? We infact had strained relations with the US most of those 60 years because we follow their orders? We tested our nukes on their orders? Their navy was in bay of bengal to deliver their order papers in 1971? Nixon and kissinger bad mouthed us because they did not like subservient fools?

You have no clue what you are talking abt, just because our relations have improved lately, does not mean we take orders from them.

 

[Bang Galore]

India is not an independent nation and takes orders from America. That is why you don't have an ICBM program.

Why is it so hard for a lot of you guys to understand that we in India like Americans ? According to most opinion polls the Americans seem to like us back. If you have a bone to pick with the Americans, that is your problem. We have no interest in joining you in this hate America campaign.

We do what's in the best interest of our country, not yours.

 

[LCA Tejas]

I guess some one in here expects DRDO to go out to the streets and say We are Developing ICBM technology.... why???

West would be upset with us, our close allys would be worried... why give them a head ache?? If we have it, we have it, if we dont, well and good... If we can develop a rocket which can reach outer space, we Obviously have the technology to get an ICBM....

 

[Peregrine]

Are you high?
Anyways, there are hundreds of nations beside India who don't have an ICBM program. Hey, even Pakistan doesn't have an ICBM program. So according to your logic, they all take orders from USA. Talk about your country first.

Hi,
the thread is not about Pakistan, but since u brought that up, for your kind information Pakistan does have an ICBM programme. I don't intend to spark a debate between Pakistani's and Indian's but i just mentioned it for the sake that you shouldn't misguide others just because you are not aware of something. below here is the link which might be helpful, if u have any further doubts.

ICBM: Pakistan intercontinental missile underway | Pakistan Daily

 

[jagjitnatt]

Hi,
the thread is not about Pakistan, but since u brought that up, for your kind information Pakistan does have an ICBM programme. I don't intend to spark a debate between Pakistani's and Indian's but i just mentioned it for the sake that you shouldn't misguide others just because you are not aware of something. below here is the link which might be helpful, if u have any further doubts.

ICBM: Pakistan intercontinental missile underway | Pakistan Daily

Sorry if I hurt your feeling but the news of so called ICBM has been in the air for a long time now. There is no credible proof that they are working at it right now. Although I am sure they will work on it in the future.

Taimur is just like Surya. They both have been in news for a long time, but none have been proved to exist.

 

[Cityboy]

ha ha abi..nice try dude..btw u[iran] should be more worrying about US ICBM rather than Indian ICBM..P:

 

[Peregrine]

Sorry if I hurt your feeling but the news of so called ICBM has been in the air for a long time now. There is no credible proof that they are working at it right now. Although I am sure they will work on it in the future.

Taimur is just like Surya. They both have been in news for a long time, but none have been proved to exist.

Hi,
LOL in no way my feelings were hurt and u have every right to say what you think that's why we all are here to share knowledge or to rectify, I don't know the reason why there are no further updates on the Indian ICBM but there is a very good reason for Pakistan, not to publicize any such capability due to the ongoing war on terror as a result of which the entire world community has focused its attention towards Pakistan, i hope this makes sense

 

[New Vision]

Hi,
the thread is not about Pakistan, but since u brought that up, for your kind information Pakistan does have an ICBM programme. I don't intend to spark a debate between Pakistani's and Indian's but i just mentioned it for the sake that you shouldn't misguide others just because you are not aware of something. below here is the link which might be helpful, if u have any further doubts.

ICBM: Pakistan intercontinental missile underway | Pakistan Daily

There have been quotes in other forums wherein the Pakistani ICBM should have been operational by now. The link you posted is vague and does not give any creible information. Anyways, the topic is wether India has an active ICBM project.

 

[DMLA]

Hi,
LOL in no way my feelings were hurt and u have every right to say what you think that's why we all are here to share knowledge or to rectify, I don't know the reason why there are no further updates on the Indian ICBM but there is a very good reason for Pakistan, not to publicize any such capability due to the ongoing war on terror as a result of which the entire world community has focused its attention towards Pakistan, i hope this makes sense

Perfect sense

Would pakistan be testing the missile? (giving india a pretext to make and test our own ICBM's) or will they be some uber missiles requiring no tests

On topic: It makes sense to wait for a decade or so before going for ICBM's. The fact is that most other nations with ICBM's actually have lighter payloads as they use thermonuclear warheads unlike India which still puts Boosted fission warheads which are heavier yet have lower yield. This is the reason all tests done by DRDO have dummy 1.5 ton warheads! Thus in essence, A3/5 can easily be used as ICBM's if necessary.

Some data:
Agni 3: (cost $ 6 million), weight ~ 50 tons, payload ~ 1.5 tons, range 3000 km
Trident D5: (cost $ 30 million), weight ~58 tons, payload ~ 0.5-1 ton, range 8000+ km
Topol M: weight ~ 48 tons, payload ~ 0.6 to 0.8 tons, range 11000 km

For all practical purposes, Agni-5 will be an ICBM albeit not to be tested for TN warheads for some years to come!

 

[Star Trek]

India does not need a ICBM , Agni 5 with 5500 KM range is more than enough to cover India's adversaries at the moment.
If at all India has enemies more than 5500 Km away then they can start working on that project.

 

[graphican]

By denying you only make one think twice. Is it statement of 2nd grade children who speak truth for the sake of truth and lie to run from possible punishment? India has capacity and it has ambitions to be regional power, surpassing China if ever possible. It has money to spend on such second priority projects and necessary support available if India needs it.. so what is making India say no I didn't eat sugar? Eating sugar No Mama is not going to last any time longer.

 

[Peregrine]

There have been quotes in other forums wherein the Pakistani ICBM should have been operational by now. The link you posted is vague and does not give any creible information. Anyways, the topic is wether India has an active ICBM project.

Hi,
So the credible proof for you is.........? i guess u also received the credible evidence of Babur Cruise missiles' existence prior to its test firing and public announcement.

 

[Iggy]

By denying you only make one think twice. Is it statement of 2nd grade children who speak truth for the sake of truth and lie to run from possible punishment? India has capacity and it has ambitions to be regional power, surpassing China if ever possible. It has money to spend on such second priority projects and necessary support available if India needs it.. so what is making India say no I didn't eat sugar? Eating sugar No Mama is not going to last any time longer.

Mate as far as DRDO is concerned it has the courage to say that if a test is a failue its a failure..till now they didnt tried to hide anything from the general public.some times they even tell public about the future weapon system they are about to devalop..but yes offcource India has the capability of producing IRBM but why should we??apart from two neighbouring countries which enemy we have??whats the purpose of IRBM in Indian arsenal other than complete waste of money??