Indian Missiles - News, Developments, Tests, and Discussions

[MimophantSlayer]

Rudra M-II ASM

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1093882713529073665

Made my day!

 

[Safriz]

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Made my day!

Good achievement
Some technical details will be appreciated

 

[Republic]

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Made my day!

Nice break through. Congratulations to all involved.

 

[Safriz]

Some are speculating on twitter that India is developing a new third stage for Agni-V.
But looking at the tiny size of the third stage , the length of its cable runner, how much difference a new third stage will make?

And here it is, as of 4th of March 2020.

 

[MirageBlue]

VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launched- Short Range SAM) tested for the Indian Navy. This is based on a VL Astra missile, with thrust vector controls. Hope to see it ordered by the IAF and IA as well. Canisterised, will be very mobile and with this there is no need for NASAMS. Can supplement the SpyDer batteries that use the Python V and Derby missiles.

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Indigenously designed & developed Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) by DRDO for Indian Navy has undergone two successful launches today. The missile is capable of neutralizing various aerial threats at close ranges.

More details on the VL-SRSAM testing by DRDO

DRDO Press Release

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).

The launches were carried out today from a static vertical launcher from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Indigenously designed and developed by DRDO for Indian Navy, VL-SRSAM is meant for neutralizing various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets. The current launches were carried out for demonstration of vertical launch capability as part of its maiden launch campaign. On both occasions, the missiles intercepted the simulated targets with pinpoint accuracy. The missiles were tested for minimum and maximum range. VL-SRSAM with Weapon Control System (WCS) were deployed during the trials.

The launches were monitored by senior scientists from various DRDO labs involved in the design and development of the system such as DRDL, RCI, Hyderabad and R&D Engineers, Pune.

During the test launches, flight path and vehicle performance parameters were monitored using flight data, captured by various Range instruments such as Radar, EOTS and Telemetry systems deployed by ITR, Chandipur.

The present trials have proved the effectiveness of the weapon system and few more trials will be conducted shortly before deployment on Indian Naval ships. Once deployed, the VL-SRSAM system will prove to be a force multiplier for the Indian Navy.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the successful trials. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DD R&D & Chairman DRDO congratulated the teams involved in successful flight test of VL-SRSAM Missile System.

 

[MirageBlue]

Philippines signs agreement with India for world's fastest supersonic missiles

MANILA (PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The Philippines and India have signed an agreement for a potential supply of BrahMos cruise missiles, a product of collaboration by India and Russia, which the Philippine government hopes would boost coastal defence.

Philippine Defence Undersecretary Raymund Elefante and Indian Ambassador Shambu Kumaran signed an implementing agreement on Tuesday (March 2) at Camp Aguinaldo, headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, according to the Philippine Department of National Defence on Facebook.

The agreement involved the procurement of defence material and equipment by the Philippines from India, an emerging superpower rival of China in Asia.

"We are buying the BrahMos missiles," said Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who witnessed the signing ceremony. He did not provide details of the procurement plan yet.

BrahMos are medium-range supersonic (faster than the speed of sound) missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, planes or land. It is considered to be the fastest supersonic missile in the world.

Mr Lorenzana said the agreement served as guide for the Philippines and India on "policies and procedures in the defence procurement". It also served as a "legal framework for the procurement under the government-to-government modality", Mr Lorenzana added.


The missile system, which can be used for coastal defence and ground attack, would boost Philippine military firepower in the face of threats to its maritime territory, coming mainly from Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.

Plans to procure the system stalled last year due to budgetary constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Hindustan Times reported last year that India has offered a US$100 million (S$133 million) line of credit to the Philippines for the weapons system purchase, but a government source privy to the deal said it could be more.

In separate occasions in January this year, Ambassador Kumaran and BrahMos Aerospace chief executive and managing director Sudhir Mishra visited the Philippine Army and Philippine Marines, the potential users of the BrahMos missiles.

 

[Farhan Bohra]

Good achievement
Some technical details will be appreciated

 

[kris]

India successfully tests ramjet technology to help develop long range air to air missiles

India successfully tests ramjet technology to help develop long range air to air missiles

Defence sources said a prototype of an air-to-air missile based on the technology was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at about 10.30 am to gauge the performance of the system

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[MirageBlue]

India successfully tests ramjet technology to help develop long range air to air missiles

India successfully tests ramjet technology to help develop long range air to air missiles

Defence sources said a prototype of an air-to-air missile based on the technology was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at about 10.30 am to gauge the performance of the system

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Image of the SFDR air to air missile technology demonstrator with the booster to propel it to speeds from the ground at which the Ramjet would start. BTW, the ramjet impulse is for almost 1200 seconds. Any target fighter will find it extremely hard to evade a BVRAAM that is propelled for that long.

 

[kris]

Image of the SFDR air to air missile technology demonstrator with the booster to propel it to speeds from the ground at which the Ramjet would start. BTW, the ramjet impulse is for almost 1200 seconds. Any target fighter will find it extremely hard to evade a BVRAAM that is propelled for that long.

Question is when does this impulse come to play? Starting or ending or both

 

[MirageBlue]

Question is when does this impulse come to play? Starting or ending or both

AFTER the ramjet begins operating. First, there is a booster propellant that propels the missile to a speed at which the ramjet begins. Already the fighter itself is likely traveling at transonic or supersonic speeds to give the initial energy boost to the missile.

After it's booster propellant is consumed, the sustainer has enough propellant to last 3 minutes, which is a LOT for a BVRAAM that is traveling at Mach 4. Imagine how far a missile traveling that fast can reach in 3 minutes, that too after it's already traveled quite some distance on the booster propellant itself. It's the reason that Astra Mk3 will have nearly 300 km range (claimed to be even 350 km according to a Ministry of Defence Annual Report).

The traditional lofted trajectory will be with the booster, after which most missiles are coasting without much propellant left for any end-game maneuvering. But with Meteor and SFDR (Astra Mk3), the ramjet will be in operation for so long that in most cases the missile will be powered till the end. Which is why the No-Escape Zone (NEZ) of Meteor is claimed as being 3 times that of an AMRAAM AIM-120C.

 

[MirageBlue]

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Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) - a joint venture between Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems - rolls out first batch of MRSAM Missile Kits for Indian Army and Air Force. KRAS will deliver more than 1,000 MRSAM ‘missile kits’ for the services.

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These missile sections will then be ‘forwarded’ to India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for further and future integration.

First tri-service missile gets underway with roll-out of MRSAM components.

The Indian military’s first tri-service missile, which will protect naval warships, air force bases and army combat units from airborne attacks took a step towards full-scale production on Tuesday with the roll-out of its first components.

The eponymous Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) has been developed for the army, navy and air force by the Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO), in close partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

The delivery on Tuesday was of the first batch of MRSAM components being manufactured in Hyderabad by an Indian joint venture (JV) called Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS).

On July 11, 2019, KRAS was awarded a $100 million contract to build the mid-sections of 1,000 missiles.

These will be integrated with MRSAM components built elsewhere into combat-ready missile systems by defence public sector undertaking, Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL).

Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd holds 51 per cent of the JV, with Rafael Advanced Systems holding 49 per cent.

The MRSAM is amongst the most lethal surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) in service anywhere. Fired from under-deck canisters on-board Indian warships, it is guided by the on-board MF-STAR radar to intercept incoming anti-ship missiles at ranges out to 70 km — a feat akin to hitting a bullet with a bullet. The ship-borne version of the missile is called the Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM).

The army and air force versions, called the MRSAM, are mounted on trucks for mobility. They primarily guard against enemy fighter aircraft, striking them 70 km from where the missile battery is deployed.

So high is the military’s confidence in the MRSAM that in September 2016, when the army was planning to strike Pakistan-backed terrorist camps across the Line of Control to avenge the killing of 19 Indian soldiers near Uri, the MRSAM — then still under development — was moved from BDL to protect a vulnerable air force base.

When Indian commandos crossed on LoC on the night of September 28, 2016, the MRSAM was ready for operational use. As it turned out, the missiles were not required.

KRAS will deliver more than 1,000 MRSAM production kits over the next 3-4 years. In case of export orders, the numbers could increase.

“We are confident KRAS will not only build products for the Indian armed forces but will, at the same time, trigger and help achieve Indian government’s vision of exports from India,” said Brigadier General Pinhas Yungman of Rafael Advanced Defense System.

“Apart from the missile kits, we will extend our support in maintenance and repair operations,” said Kalyani Group chief, Baba Kalyani.KRAS plans to ramp up its employee strength to 300 technical experts by 2023.

1000 MR-SAM missiles have been ordered, for use by IA, IAF and IN. When in service, will enhance the Air Defence capabilities of the services mani-fold.

 

[arjunk]

Some are speculating on twitter that India is developing a new third stage for Agni-V.
But looking at the tiny size of the third stage , the length of its cable runner, how much difference a new third stage will make?

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And here it is, as of 4th of March 2020.

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It's around the same size as Shaheen-III's third stage.

 

[Sineva]

Some interesting pics of the prithvi missiles submunition warheads

Incendiary penetrator

incendiary/explosive

explosive submunition
Theres a lot of interesting stuff in this guys tweet about the prithvi,plus a little bit on the agni as well.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1380547903165464579