Indian Missiles - News, Developments, Tests, and Discussions

[LaBong]

Making this a sticky, please stick to one thread.

Asim there is already a sticky thread about Indian missile developments. Please merge it to the existing thread.

http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/29632-indian-missiles-news-discussions-103.html

 

[rockstarIN]

Can anybody explain exactly whats the difference between the older version and this II version?

 

[KS]

Can anybody explain exactly whats the difference between the older version and this II version?

A million dollar question ---- No one knows exactly what that "+" is supposed to mean.

Some say the range and accuracy has been upgraded with new guidance systems,some say its an altogether new missile (K-Series) but tested under the name of Agni as to not raise concerns.

Whatever it is All the best DRDO !!!

 

[Laughing Buddha]

In addition to the ability to carry extra fuel, the A2 will have a new motor in its re-entry vehicle for better maneuverability and increased range. With a flex nozzle in the second stage to avoid anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defenses, the A2 has an improved navigation system onboard.

The makers of the A2 at DRDO’s Advanced System Laboratory (ASL) in Hyderabad refuse to give any details of the missile launch. The A2’s launch comes soon after the Nov. 25 Agni-1 test-firing by India’s Strategic Forces Command as part of user trials

"Meanwhile we have developed Agni-II+ missile which is completely a new missile having a strike range between 2750 km and 3000 km. It has several advanced technologies in comparison to its previous missile. This missile, a part of the Agni series will bridge the gap between its long range missiles Agni-II (2000 km) and Agni-III (3500 km)," informed the scientist.

 

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Asim there is already a sticky thread about Indian missile developments. Please merge it to the existing thread.

http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/29632-indian-missiles-news-discussions-103.html

We need separate threads for separate programs. India's Missile Program is too diverse to be able to discuss all of them on a single thread.

 

[lilaspr]

The Agni-II + is a surface-to-surface missile that can carry nuclear warheads. It can strike targets 2,500 km to 3,000 km away. It is an intermediary between Agni-II and Agni-III. While Agni-II has a range of 2,500 km, Agni-III can home in on targets 3,500 km way.

It has two stages and both are powered by solid propellants. It can be transported by both rail and road.

In the coming weeks, the DRDO plans to launch an interceptor missile as part of its efforts to establish a ballistic missile shield. The interception would take place at an altitude of 15 km in what is called endo-atmosphere. interceptor would be a single-stage supersonic missile, called Advanced Air Defence. The attacker would be a modified Prithvi missile.

Agni-V is planned for its maiden launch in early 2011. The missile will have a range of 5,000 km. Agni-II + and Advanced Air Defence will form the building block for Agni-V.

Submarine-launched K-15 missile had been renamed B-05. After the launch, the missile would go up to an altitude of 20 km in a parabola and then travel 700 km to attack enemy assets. India's nuclear-powered submarine named “Arihant” would be armed with these missiles.

 

[praveen007]

Man i had a dout. this might be the one of the k-xx serise missle. and they r using agni-2 prime name to hide it.

 

[Dash]

I think while designing Agni V they created some modern systems and they wanted to create a new missile called as Agni2+. Looks like a spin off and its quite normal looking at the rate we are develping in house and in-collaboration projects...

nothing to be surprised abt.

 

[sathya]

India Set To Launch Agni-II Plus Missile

Nov 28, 2010



By Anantha Krishnan M.
Bangalore


India is preparing for the first launch of an upgraded version of the Agni-II missile. Known as the Agni-II Plus, Agni-II Prime or A2, this nuclear-capable missile was developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

This surface-to-surface missile can hit targets at ranges between 2,500 km and 3,000 km and is seen as a new warhead that would bridge the gap between Agni-II and Agni-III missiles, which have ranges of 2,500 km and 3,500 km, respectively.

It is currently scheduled for a December launch and top scientists from DRDO’s missile complex in Hyderabad have already started preparations at Wheeler Island, off the Orissa Coast.

Sources tell Aviation Week that the Agni-II Prime will be an improvement in terms of accuracy, distance and strength. “The launch preparations are on,” an official says. “This is part of DRDO’s extended campaign in December as we have scheduled some more launches.” The A2 will be most likely test-fired for the first time on Dec. 8. “The dates might defer, but the launch is [certainly] soon,” the official says.

In addition to the ability to carry extra fuel, the A2 will have a new motor in its re-entry vehicle for better maneuverability and increased range. With a flex nozzle in the second stage to avoid anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defenses, the A2 has an improved navigation system onboard.

The makers of the A2 at DRDO’s Advanced System Laboratory (ASL) in Hyderabad refuse to give any details of the missile launch. The A2’s launch comes soon after the Nov. 25 Agni-1 test-firing by India’s Strategic Forces Command as part of user trials.

In an interview for Aviation Week’s India Thought Leaders series, ASL Director Avinash Chander says that India’s aim is not to create mass nuclear weapons, but to create deterrence. “We must be adequate enough to survive the first strike and we must be ready with an adequate response,” Avinash said.

With the stage set for the A2 launch, all eyes are on Dr. Tessy Thomas, A2 Project Director (PD) for the DRDO. Tessy is India’s first woman scientist to head a missile program. In May 2008, the Indian government appointed Tessy as PD-A2. She was part of the Agni-III project as an associate director until then.

The A2 program is also significant for DRDO as the majority of scientists working on this mission are relatively young. “This is the DRDO of tomorrow and we are not hesitant to hand over national programs to people who can deliver,” an official says. “A2’s success is sure to write a new chapter in India’s missile program.”

Photo: Tarmak007

 

[ganimi kawa]

AKASH procurement program is right on track!

Request for Proposal Issued for Akash Surface-to-Air Missiles Acquisition

Request for Proposal (RFP) for procurement of Akash Weapon System for Army has been issued to a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) in October 2010. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Smt. T Ratna Bai in Rajya Sabha today.

Akash is India's medium range surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL) as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. The missile can target aircraft up to 30 km away, at altitudes up to 18,000 m.

 

[trident2010]

BrahMos Block-III+ Test-fired

DRDO Statement: The BRAHMOS Block III+ version was successfully test fired this morning at 1055 hours from a test range in Orissa. This landmark test once again established the mountain warfare capability of the supersonic cruise missile with new guidance scheme incorporating large scale manoeuvre and steep dive with precision strike capability. A naval ship placed with telemetry stations confirmed the accuracy of the mission and marked it as a text book launch. In this launch campaign the missile was put though extreme conditions and it successfully went through all complicated manoeuvres as envisaged in the battlefield in mountain terrains following the exact flight path given to it, said Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, CEO & Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace.



Livefist - Indian Defence & Aerospace: BrahMos Block-III+ Test-fired

 

[sathya]

block 3 is understandable .... block 3 +,
why + ?

 

[Capt.Popeye]

block 3 is understandable .... block 3 +,
why + ?

Good Question. There must be a reason for the plus(+).
Something must be (+) about it.

 

[ganimi kawa]

This is an old news, but we seem to have missed some important points concentrating on the Agni II+. I'm trying to shift the focus on these vital issues.

Source- The Hindu

Agni-II + launch before December 10

1.Interceptor planned

In the coming weeks, the DRDO plans to launch an interceptor missile as part of its efforts to establish a ballistic missile shield.

The interception would take place at an altitude of 15 km in what is called endo-atmosphere. “We are trying to attempt a very different trajectory [from the earlier interceptor missions]. When the enemy missile is coming down in its trajectory, it will try to dodge the interceptor missile. The interceptor should be able to take care of this and still hit it,” the official said adding the interceptor would be a single-stage supersonic missile, called Advanced Air Defence. The attacker would be a modified Prithvi missile.

- That shows the level of sofistication and accuracy the India wants to achieve with it's BMD program. If this test is successful, it will be a major boost for Indian ABM capabilities.

A nice reply to those who doubt the seriousness with which DRDO is running this project!

2.K-15 production

Sources in the DRDO said the production of submarine-launched K-15 missile was in full swing. The missile had been renamed B-05. After the launch, the missile would go up to an altitude of 20 km in a parabola and then travel 700 km to attack enemy assets. India's nuclear-powered submarine named “Arihant” would be armed with these missiles.

- This indicates that K 15 has been tested successfully for quite a few times and the level of confidence in this missile system is very high. This will translate into faster operationalization of K 15 on Arihant.

 

[Kinetic]

This is an old news, but we seem to have missed some important points concentrating on the Agni II+. I'm trying to shift the focus on these vital issues.

Source- The Hindu

Agni-II + launch before December 10



- That shows the level of sofistication and accuracy the India wants to achieve with it's BMD program. If this test is successful, it will be a major boost for Indian ABM capabilities.

A nice reply to those who doubt the seriousness with which DRDO is running this project!




- This indicates that K 15 has been tested successfully for quite a few times and the level of confidence in this missile system is very high. This will translate into faster operationalization of K 15 on Arihant.

The Prithvi series, Agni-1, Agni-2 though upgraded but still all developed in the 90s while the K-4, K-15, Shaurya, Agni-3 and Agni-2+ are the new era of Indian missile development. They are compact, robust and developed with the latest technologies.

Shaurya is a very small missile still can carry 1000 kg upto 750 km away that also flying in a quasi-ballistic path.