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Grand Tamasha

Is India Ready to Launch?

Apr 10, 2024
Ankit Panda, Indo-Pacific Missile Arsenals specialist, discusses India's recent missile test, mastering MIRV technology, rising missile arsenals in the region, China's perceptions of India, India's defense relationships with Russia and the U.S., and the potential partnerships between India and post-war Russia.
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  • MIRV capability enhances India's nuclear deterrence with multiple warheads from a single missile.
  • Historical progression of MIRVs influences arms control discussions and strategic stability, especially during the Cold War.

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India's Agni-5 Mirv Missile Test: Technological Breakthrough

India conducted the maiden test of its Agni-5 Mirv missile, allowing for multiple warheads to be delivered from a single missile. The technology aims to enhance strategic benefits and increase warhead delivery capabilities. This development signifies a significant advance for India's missile program and hints at potential geopolitical implications, including concerns of a new arms race in the Indo-Pacific region.

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