Indian Missiles - News, Developments, Tests, and Discussions

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[Machoman]

Bhubaneswar, India: India's homegrown interceptor defence shield developed to detect and destroy incoming ballistic missiles failed during a test on Monday, military officials said.

The test was abandoned when the radars following the target, a nuclear-capable missile, lost track of it after it blasted off from a site 200 kilometres (120 miles) from Bhubaneswar in eastern India.

"The 'hostile' missile went off the radars after it took off and deviated from its trajectory and so the interceptor was not launched," an official from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said, asking not to be named.

DRDO spokesman Ravi Gupta in New Delhi confirmed the seven-metre (23-foot foot) interceptor missile was not launched during Monday's botched test.

India would join Israel, Russia and the United States in developing and possessing such technology if it is rolled out per schedule this year.

The system's tracking and fire control radars have been developed by the DRDO jointly with Israel and France.

Last month, India announced it would test a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over 5,000 kilometres within a year.

India's current longest-range nuclear-capable missile, Agni-III, can travel 3,500 kilometres.

Nuclear-armed Pakistan, with which India has fought three wars since their independence six decades ago, has said India's missile programme could trigger a new arms race in the region

 

[Justin Joseph]

‘I Will Have All the Needed Systems for BMD Phase I by 2013’



Scientific advisor to the defence minister and director general, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Padmashri Dr V.K. Saraswat



After four successful tests, what is the status of the PAD (exo-atmospheric) and the AAD (endo-atmospheric) interceptors?

The Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme is in two phases. The first phase deals with targets at maximum ranges of 2,000km and the second phase will cover longer range targets up to 5,000km. This will be our strategy of BMD development. Two interceptors, PAD and AAD have been developed in phase I. These trials started with the exo interceptor (PAD) at the altitude of 48km and second trial with the altitude of 80km, and the endo interceptor (AAD) was 15km. The phase I activity is to increase the altitude of interception as much as possible within the limits of the design of the interceptor. Now we are aiming to increase the altitude of PAD to more than 100km. For this, we have made certain modifications in the interceptor. This year, we will test the modified PAD at an altitude of over 100km for a 2,000km range missile.

Are you talking about PDV?

Yes, the modified PAD will be PDV and it will have two changes. The first stage of PAD which is a liquid motor will be replaced by a solid motor stage with high energy levels. The second stage, ‘kill-vehicle’ has also been modified for higher interception accuracy. Earlier, in PAD, we had an RF seeker. Now we are introducing Imaging Infra Red (IIR) seeker also for higher accuracy. PAD also has ‘divert thruster’ on the second stage to bring better accuracy and controllability. The PDV will be tested by the end of this year, with these new features.

In your last interview you mentioned that the length of the PDV will be one metre more than the PAD.

Yes, this is correct.

You have been quoted as saying that phase I of the BMD will be operationally deployed by 2011. What does this mean?

Our commitment is to complete the flight trials of the phase I interceptor for the 2,000km range missile by 2011. By 2013, we will realise all the other elements, including radars, required for strategic defence.

What is meant by saying that ‘we will realise all the other elements’?

It means completion of development trials of interceptors. This is not a conventional weapon which requires large numbers; the production of the needed interceptor will not take much time. Between 2011, when the interceptor development trials are over, and 2013 we will put together the required number of the interceptors as well as other elements like radars and control centres, which need time.

 

[Justin Joseph]

‘Currently, We Are Undertaking Licence Production of ATGMs like Milan-2T, Konkurs-M, Invar and C-303 Anti Tank Torpedo Decoy System’

Chairman and Managing Director, BDL, Major General Ravi Khetarpal, VSM

What are the current projects at BDL?

BDL is presently undertaking manufacture of Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) for army, surface to air missiles to air force and under water equipments to navy.

What will be BDL’s involvement in the Maitri programme currently underway between the DRDO and MBDA? Will there be a need for the creation of more infrastructures to meet production of these missiles?

As this programme is between MBDA and DRDO, it may not be appropriate for BDL to comment.

Is BDL manufacturing the Milan-2T missiles and how is it different from Milan-2 Missile?

BDL is manufacturing Mialn-2T missiles under Licence Agreement with M/s.Euromissile, France. This missile is a variant of Milan-2 and has a tandem warhead with a capability to defeat MBTs equipped with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) Panel.

Is BDL is engaged with MBDA for the likely production MILAN ER missile?

ABDL undertakes manufacture of equipment as per the government of India agreements with OEMs. As of now there is no agreement to manufacture Milan ER at BDL.

While BDL has been working closely with MBDA on licence production, with which other OEMs do you have this kind of agreement?

BDL is a Production Agency nominated by government of India. BDL undertakes licence products as per the agreement entered into between the government of India with other reputed missile manufacturers. Currently, it is undertaking licence production of ATGMs like Milan-2T, Konkurs-M, Invar and C-303 Anti Tank Torpedo Decoy System.

BDL has successively received the Golden Peacock award. Was this specific to any project?

BDL successfully developed and manufactured Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) for airborne platforms. The Institute of Directors has conferred ‘Golden Peacock award on BDL in 2006 for this project.

 

[unicorn148]

there was no prob with the interceptor missile(AAD) the prob was with the target missile it was not able to reach to the required height so the AAD was not launched and the test will be held next month

 

[RPK]

A peek at next-generation Agni-V idrw.org

Shrouded in secrecy for its political implications, the first visual impressions of India’s most ambitious nuclear delivery system, the Agni-5 ballistic missile, are out. Officials with the Agni programme in Hyderabad confirmed the pictures were an accurate depiction of the in- development weapon.

On February 10, Agni programme director Dr Avinash Chander had told Headlines Today, “The Agni-5 looks similar to the Agni-3, except that it is longer as a result of an additional propulsion stage.”
Still at least a year away from its first test-firing-an official estimate says February 2011- the Agni-5 has already acquired a formidable global reputation. In October last year, in its first ever reference to an Indian weapon programme, China’s state-owned People’s Daily newspaper pointed out that “India’s Agni-5 missile is highly road-mobile, and effectively puts Harbin, China’s northernmost city within striking range.”

The Agni-5 is being built to deliver a nuclear warhead out to ranges of 5,000-6,000/ km. Sources reveal that 60 per cent of the first Agni-5 missile system is complete, with work now focused on the weapon’s crucial third stage. Scientists are currently tweaking the missile’s payload structure, introducing extra heating and making alterations to the re- entry mechanism.

The missile will also be India’s first to be propelled by a composite rocket motor as opposed to a metallic one. With the 3,500-km-range Agni-3 to enter service with India’s Strategic Forces Command- which governs all nuclear weapons- this year, the Agni-5 will be put through a similar four-flight trial between 2011-2013.

 

[Fighter488]

Army wants missiles that hover before attack ​

Only A Few Armament Cos Make Such Systems

TIMES NEWS NETWORK



New Delhi: After Israeli UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or spy drones which act like cruise missiles, the Indian armed forces are looking to induct ‘loitering’ missiles that hover before selecting and hitting targets of greater priority.
Army has issued a global RFI (request for information) about medium-range loitering missile systems, seeking details about their day and night camera payloads, ground control stations, data links, launchers and the like. Only a few armament majors like Israeli Aerospace Industries and Raytheon make such missile systems.

‘‘The RFI was issued earlier this month. The loitering missile is basically a UAV which can transmit data after hovering over a target undetected for about 20-30 minutes and then hit a selected target,’’ said an officer.

The RFI has sought details on the missile’s cruising speed, maximum range at which it can engage a target, its loitering time, data link’s range and the like. The system should also have the capability to abort an attack after locking on to a target and then later hit another redesignated target.

Army wants the loitering missile to have a conventional warhead, apart from anti-tank and anti-material warheads with deep armourpenetrating capabilities.

The armed forces, of course, are still some years away from inducting combat UAVs like the American Predators, which let loose Hellfire missiles with devastating effect, which are being used in operations against the Taliban and al-Qaida in Afghanistan. They are, however, inducting some loitering killer drones like the Israeli Harpy UAVs, which are designed to detect and attack enemy radars as anti-radiation missiles.

Such a UAV first tracks and verifies hostile radar emissions after being launched in any kind of weather. It then enters into an attack mode to dive almost vertically and finally, detonates its warhead just above the enemy radar to effectively ‘kill’ it.

IAF has also ordered the advanced version of these UAVs, called Harop, which add electro-optical sensors to the radio-frequency seekers to ensure they can hit even enemy missile sites and other important military installations.

 

[Fighter488]

If done this will be a very positive step in avoiding COLLATERAL / CIVILIAN damages. Only the INTENDED TARGET would get engaged thus making it more suitable and reliable option, rather than, say, drone strikes of today.

Fighter

 

[Justin Joseph]

Interceptor missile test again in June

BALASORE: After the aborted mission, Defence scientists are planning a fresh test of the country’s newly developed Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile in June.

This time, a new target missile will be used for the test.

While its planned trial on Sunday was put off after the interceptor missile developed a technical snag in one of its sub-systems in the last minute, Monday’s trial had to be aborted as the target missile `Prithvi’ could not reach the pre-designated altitude leading to its deviation from the coordinated path.

“The DRDO is contemplating to realise a new target missile during the proposed fresh test in June. The snag in the interceptor has, however, been rectified,” said a defence official here on Wednesday.

The scientists involved in the mission are still analysing the cause of deviation of the target missile `Prithvi.’ “The missile could not reach its required altitude of 110 km. It reached a height of nearly 65 km and spiralled down into the Bay of Bengal after travelling 27 km.When the missile failed to come into the kill zone of the interceptor missile, no ignition was given for the interceptor to take off from the Wheeler Island,” said a scientist.

The DRDO authorities claimed that the target missile lost its trajectory and that is why they could not anticipate the velocity with which it came down.

Interceptor missile test again in June

 

[ek_indian]

This is something confusing...

"The snag in the interceptor has, however, been rectified,” said a defence official here on Wednesday."

and

"The scientists involved in the mission are still analysing the cause of deviation of the target missile `Prithvi.’ "

Clearly these two are in contradiction. Someone may help me out please.

 

[Relucent]

This is something confusing...

"The snag in the interceptor has, however, been rectified,” said a defence official here on Wednesday."

and

"The scientists involved in the mission are still analysing the cause of deviation of the target missile `Prithvi.’ "

Clearly these two are in contradiction. Someone may help me out please.

"While its PLANNED TRIAL ON SUNDAY was put off after the interceptor missile developed a technical snag in one of its sub-systems in the last minute, Monday’s trial had to be aborted as the target missile `Prithvi’ could not reach the pre-designated altitude leading to its deviation from the coordinated path."
Two different tests are beeing talked abt.Seems like there was a problem with the interceptor missle moments before sundays test.
The one on monday had problems with Target missile

 

[ek_indian]

^^^^

I never knew there was two test. Perhaps I am bit offtrack now a days. Anyways thanks.

 

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"Mushkilen dilon ke irade aazmati hain,
Khwabon ke parde nigaho se hatati hain.
Girkar hosla mat haar,
Yeh thokarein hi tujhe chalna sikhati hain."

 

[IMADreamer]

"Mushkilen dilon ke irade aazmati hain,
Khwabon ke parde nigaho se hatati hain.
Girkar hosla mat haar,
Yeh thokarein hi tujhe chalna sikhati hain."

just adding more

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subah jaroor ayegi e mere watan,
bus ho sake to kuch mahine aur subah ka intezaar kar"

 

[manglasiva]

If the target missile is the problem...why the hell they're delaying to June...thr r lots of Prithvi's in service..why take one or move and shoot....it won't take a few hours to move a missile...after all the interceptor is ready...anyway its due to the openness of Indian system that we're able to know the success & failures of defense systems...
The more we test the more capable will be systems.