First test of AD-1 missile successful: Few countries including India have this technology:

 

First test of AD-1 missile successful: Few countries including India have this technology: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: DRDO today successfully test-fired the second phase of the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Interceptor AD-1 missile from Odisha's APJ Abdul Kalam Island. The flight test was successfully conducted with the participation of all elements of the BMD weapon system. 'AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for low extra-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles and aircraft. It is powered by a two-phase solid motor and is locally equipped with advanced control systems. Navigation and guidance algorithms will precisely guide the vehicle to the target, a DRDO official said. This is validated by data captured by a range of sensors including radar, telemetry and electro-optical tracking stations deployed to capture aircraft data. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and other teams involved in the successful flight test of AD-1. He described it as a unique type of interceptor with advanced technologies available in only a few countries in the world. He expressed confidence that this will further strengthen the country's BMD capacity to the next level.

 Agni Prime test successful: What are the specifications of this ballistic missile? - Girish Linganna Space and Defense Analyst

Another new feather has risen to the glory of India's defense sector. On October 21, India successfully test-fired Agni Prime, a new-generation ballistic missile, from the Odisha coast at 9:45 am. During this test run the missile successfully covered its maximum distance and successfully achieved all its test objectives. Agni Prime has been successfully tested for the third time, proving its reliability and capabilities. According to defense sector officials, "the missile's capability was measured based on data obtained through range instrumentation equipment such as radar, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking system. These equipment were deployed at different locations, including two ships, to measure the range from the launch site to the final destination." What is Agni Missile? Agni is a surface-to-surface, surface-to-surface missile that can be launched from the ground to attack targets on land or at sea. It can be launched from hand-held weapons or from ground-mounted systems, or from systems mounted on vehicles and ships. These launch platforms are usually stationary, or moving slowly. So this missile is powered by rocket engine or explosive forces. Agni missiles have fins or wings. They help lift and stabilize the missile. But at least range missiles can use body lift technology or move on a ballistic trajectory. Agni Prime missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead Agni Prime is a modernized version of Agni class missiles. It is a two-stage, canisterized solid fuel-based ballistic missile. It has two redundant navigation and guidance systems and it is possible to launch this missile from both rail and road. This missile can be stored for a long time. It can be carried anywhere across India as per the need. The process of canisterization of missiles reduces the time it takes to launch that missile. A DRDO official opined that it will simplify storage and transportation of the missile. Also Read: NAVIK: A Look at India's Homegrown Navigation System This new ballistic missile has a range of 1,000 km to 2,000 km. It is half the weight of Agni 3 missile. It has a new model of propulsion and guidance systems. It incorporates technologies found in Agni 4 with a range of 4,000 km and Agni 5 with a range of 5,000 km. This new Agni Prime missile can also be used to attack enemy warships in the Indo-Pacific region. The Agni 6 missile is yet to undergo test trials. Agni 6, the most advanced missile in the Agni series, has a high range and a range of over 10,000 km. It can also be launched by submarine. Agni-class missiles are the main weapons of India's nuclear-capable warhead. This includes short-range ballistic missiles such as Prithvi, submarine-launched and aircraft-launched ballistic missiles. Agni 5 is the longest range of the Agni class missiles and is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). It can cover a distance of more than 5,000 km. It has already been successfully tested many times and approved for induction into military service.

Corona Fluctuation: Today 76 in Bengaluru, 110 positive in the state; Zero death!

Bengaluru: The ups and downs of corona positive cases continue in the state, 110 people have been confirmed as covid positive in the last 24 hours. With this, the number of infected has increased to 40,69,207. Still no death has been reported in the state due to the epidemic corona today. The death toll is 40,257, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said in a release. 76 people have been infected in Bangalore today. With this, the number of infected in the city has increased to 18,74,819. Health and Family Welfare Department said that no death due to Corona has been reported in the capital today. Today, 120 infected people have recovered and been discharged from the hospital in the state. With this, the number of people who have recovered from the infection has increased to 40,26,734. There are 2,174 active cases.