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To become a strategic actor, Iran must shed its reliance on proxies

July 14, 2025 7:39 am

Only then can it match ideology with capability, and rhetoric with reach

Knowledge nugget of the day: Storm Shadow and Oreshnik

December 02, 2024 11:35 am

Storm Shadow and Oreshnik have significantly turned the Ukraine-Russia war. What are these missiles? Go beyond the nugget to know about the ballistic and cruise missiles, along with India's latest developments in defence technology.

Why Russia firing an IRBM at Ukraine is a big deal

November 23, 2024 7:33 am

The war in Ukraine has seen its share of escalations by both sides. But Russia firing an intermediate-range ballistic missile might be the biggest one yet. Here is why

China conducts first public test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile

September 25, 2024 9:38 am

The launch "effectively tested the performance of weapons and equipment and the training level of the troops, and achieved the expected goal," Xinhua reported.

US slaps sanctions on Chinese entities for supporting Pakistan’s missile program

September 13, 2024 11:03 pm

The sanctions are under the missile sanctions laws, specifically the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA).

Russia test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile

April 13, 2024 1:12 am

Russia's Defence Ministry said in a statement that the launch took place at the Kapustin Yar testing range in the south of the country as part of “state testing of prospective missile systems.

Iran accuses Israel of supplying potentially exploding parts for ballistic missile program

August 31, 2023 8:24 pm

The pieces shown in a television report appeared to be military-style, high-density circular electrical connectors.

India carries out successful test launch of Prithvi-II

January 11, 2023 7:25 am

“A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi-II, was carried out on January 10 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha,” a statement from the ministry read.

Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward eastern sea

November 09, 2022 2:01 pm

Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile was launched from the western town of Sukchon, north of the capital, Pyongyang, and flew across the country toward waters off the North's eastern coast. It didn't immediately release more specific flight details.

C Uday Bhaskar writes: Arihant SLBM launch is a significant achievement, but an underwater deterrent is still a work in progress

October 16, 2022 7:43 pm

Exaggerated claims of India having arrived as a military power must be kept on hold. Restraint in relation to announcements and claims about strategic capability burnishes deterrence in a quiet but effective manner.

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