I have no idea what this other system he refers to, tbh.
Tangible hint of the upcoming Pinaka 120 km version in HEMRL tender for the igniter motor proof testing, as was also mentioned in the ARDE job
ARDE job specific was for 120 km & 300km range versions last month
ARDE job specific was for 120 km & 300km range versions last month
tech specs are not known, but it is said to be modular system fitting the same pinaka pods, ie only interchange of pods needed, single launcher can carry all types of pods.
btw, AI assisted Vshorads catapult launcher is to be made, clear target id from 12km range cited.
Now rudram 2 won't get orders. Yet another indigenous system derailed by screwdrivegiri.
B-05LV tested
why ? for war use you should try to get as many types as you can afford, you can never know which would come handy.
why ? for war use you should try to get as many types as you can afford, you can never know which would come handy.
No one claims ROCKS as ballistic. Low quality journalism strikes again.
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Rafael Unveils Stand-off “Rocks” Missile | Missile Threat
On February 20, Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems unveiled its new stand-off “Rocks” air-to-surface missile (ASM) at the Aero India show in Bangalore. According to Rafael representatives, the Rocks travels faster than Mach 1 and is capable of attacking surface or more hidden underground...
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That was the earlier plan to extend 214mm Pinaka's range upto 120kms, IIRC. But they could go for 300mm Rocket too as our desi-Smerch. 300mm rockets would be far more destructive than 214mm versions, so let's wait to know how they approach this.
370mm, I guess!
All three RudraM series missiles would get decent orders as they bring a unique capability boost which foreign analogues fail to match. In fact, we may even integrate RudraM-1 to Rafale(even export it) as Rafale still doesn't have a SEAD/DEAD ARM in its arsenal.
I don't think we have anything similar to this type of missile (ROCK) in our inventory or developed by DRDO. Rudram is an anti-radiation missile that is seeker-based, whereas this missile is an electro-optical-based anti-radiation missile and GPS Jam-proof.
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the two systems cover different envelope, kinetic package & trajectory plus the use cases. So its more of a case of having your choice increased with tactical flexibility.
That su30 test was probably last week & has no bearing with todays SFc tests. SFC does not deal with tactical systems or range quoted. All SFC stuff are for > 500km warfare package. Todays test was b-05LV per one source & likely has composite tech infused in that , k-15 / shaurya both can theoretically have new carbon-carbon based airframe who knows.
The test igniter motor had this , the LRGR project was said to be of 300mm dia class, probably small % plus or minus maybe 10mm more or less.
about 350mm dia class would be proper.
Yesterday evening MRBM test is likely Sagarika K-15 mk2. They said new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile with new tech, that kinda points to composite made airframe, crmc perhaps other improved electronics, guidance & control systems. All of this is sort of what mk2 version of a system would have.
The user launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies, this part means it was an existing inventory item which is now infused with new gen tech.
below article seems to have mistaken 2 test news
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The user launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies, this part means it was an existing inventory item which is now infused with new gen tech.
below article seems to have mistaken 2 test news
India Successfully Tests New Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
India achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday with the successful test of a new version of a medium-range ballistic missile. The Defence Ministry, in a statement, underscored the importance of the
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