Missile Defense
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What is THAAD, the advanced US anti-missile system being provided to Israel? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Oct 14, 2024, 04:10 PM ISTThe US decided to deploy an advanced THAAD anti-missile system along with 100 US troops to Israel, which is rare considering Israel's own defensive capabilities. The US has promised to aid Israel's defence as it weighs a response to Iran's October 1 missile attack.
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Defence Ministry, BrahMos Aerospace sign deal for acquisition of dual-role capable missiles
India | Sep 23, 2022, 12:04 PM ISTDefence Ministry has signed a contract with BrahMos Aerospace for the acquisition of additional dual-role capable surface-to-surface BrahMos missiles at an approximate cost of Rs 1,700 crore under the 'Buy-Indian' category.
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India to ink Rs 33k crore deal with Russia for S-400 air defence missile systems
World | Oct 14, 2016, 01:01 PM ISTRussia and India will sign a $ 5 billion (around Rs 33,000 crore) agreement for delivery of S-400 ‘Triumf’ long-range air defence missile systems to New Delhi. The landmark deal will be inked in
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North Korea warns of a 'physical response' over US-South Korea anti-missile system
World | Jul 11, 2016, 10:36 AM ISTSeoul: North Korea on Monday threatened a 'physical response' to a move by the United States and South Korea to deploy an advanced missile defence system to the Korean peninsula. The warning follows a statement
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NATO missile defense should worry no one, says Hollande
World | May 21, 2012, 09:32 AM ISTChicago, May 21: France's new president said Sunday that Russia and other countries should not feel threatened by the planned NATO missile defense system.Speaking at the NATO summit in Chicago, President Francois Hollande laid out