Missiles
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US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs
World | Mar 18, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTUS Central Command said it had hit Iranian missile sites with "multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions," some of the most powerful bombs in the US arsenal, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore deals for six Advanced Light Helicopters, Navy missiles
India | Mar 03, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTAccording to the ministry, the twin-engine helicopters are fitted with modern and advanced systems that are more capable than the aircraft currently in service. These helicopters can operate both from shore-based airfields and from ships at sea.
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31 killed as Israel strikes Lebanese capital after Hezbollah claims base attack
World | Mar 02, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTHezbollah has claimed responsibility for missile attacks on an Israeli base in Haifa, calling it retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and as a defense of Lebanon. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon.
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How self-reliant is India in missiles, drones and AI weapons? Expert breakdown before R-Day parade
India | Jan 25, 2026, 02:10 PM ISTExpert points to India's accelerating progress- ALH took 30 years, LCH halved to 15, and LCA Mk2 speeds ahead without foreign roadblocks. Standouts include ATAGS artillery, Pinaka rockets and unmanned systems.
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India to strengthen air combat power with additional meteor missiles for Rafale fleet | Details
India | Oct 30, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTIndia’s move to acquire more Meteor missiles stems from insights gained during recent operations, notably 'Operation Sindoor' earlier this year. During the mission, Indian fighter jets effectively struck Pakistani military and terrorist positions.
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Trump hosts Zelenskyy at White House, signals hesitation to send Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv
World | Oct 17, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTZelenskyy urged Trump to approve the missile sale to help Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory and pressure President Putin into negotiations.
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400 drones, 40 missiles: Russia launches massive air strike on Ukraine days after air base attack
World | Jun 08, 2025, 12:45 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said emergency operations were underway across multiple regions to clear debris and rescue victims possibly trapped under rubble.
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These 5 made-in-India weapons devastated Pakistan as ceasefire brings intense 4-day conflict to halt
India | May 12, 2025, 05:26 PM ISTIndia's swift victory in a four-day conflict with Pakistan showcased the power of its Made-in-India weapons, marking a milestone in indigenous defence capability.
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India-Pakistan conflict: List of Pakistan missiles and their capabilities
India | May 10, 2025, 03:50 PM ISTPakistan possesses an array of other ballistic missiles, some with ranges up to 2,700 kilometres, though several are still under development. Have a look at the Pakistan missiles and their capabilities here.
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Pakistan's six airbases targeted by India with missiles and drones
India | May 10, 2025, 12:05 PM ISTPakistan earlier claimed that its three airbases were targeted by Indian missiles and drones. The targeted airbases include- Murid Airbase, Rafiqui Airbase, and Nur Khan Airbase.
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Aap Ki Adalat: Pakistan can change names of Ghauri and Ghaznavi missiles, says Arif Mohammad Khan
India | May 04, 2025, 01:19 PM ISTAap Ki Adalat: Bihar Governor said that a Pakistani intellectual made this demand. That person said that at least Pakistan could name its missiles after at least three people from Punjab.
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Video: India unveils laser weapon that can shoot down fixed-wing drones, aircrafts and missiles
India | Apr 13, 2025, 10:28 PM ISTDRDO's Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad, has developed the system along with LRDE, IRDE, DLRL and academic institutions and Indian industries.
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India successfully test fires VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan's Pokhran
Rajasthan | Oct 05, 2024, 06:01 PM ISTThe missiles have been under development for the last few years and are expected to meet the critical requirements of the forces to tackle enemy aircraft, drones and other aerial targets at short ranges.
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US long-range missiles sent to Ukraine will not change war's outcome, says Russia
World | Apr 25, 2024, 08:11 PM ISTThe US had been secretly shipping long-range missiles to Ukraine in recent weeks as the latter's war with Russia has almost reached a breaking point. The missiles were contained in a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine that was approved by President Biden in March.
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Yemen's Houthis target two US warships as Red Sea crisis continues amid Gaza war
World | Mar 06, 2024, 10:12 AM ISTA US destroyer shot down drones and a missile launched by the Houthi rebels towards it on Tuesday, as the group vowed to not stop unless the Israel-Hamas war ends. Houthis' Red Sea attacks have disrupted global shipping, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys.
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DRDO, Indian Navy successfully test flight sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile
India | Apr 22, 2023, 07:36 PM ISTPrior to this, DRDO successfully demonstrated a land-based BMD system with the capability to neutralize ballistic missile threats, emerging from adversaries.
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IAF to place Rs 1,400 cr order for new age missiles to destroy enemy radars
India | Nov 24, 2022, 06:13 PM ISTThe next-generation anti-radiation missiles have already been tested by the Indian Air Force from its Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft fleet and can destroy enemy radar locations during conflicts.
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At UNSC, India condemns recent intercontinental ballistic missile launch by North Korea
India | Nov 22, 2022, 12:24 PM ISTIndia at UNSC: The latest North Korean missile launch on November 18 which landed about 125 miles from Japan’s coastline came after other ballistic missile launches in the preceding months.
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North Korea fires six missiles into sea with intercontinental ballistic missile launch
World | Nov 04, 2022, 07:58 AM ISTNorth Korea South Korea news: The South Korean and Japanese militaries said North Korea later fired three more short-range missiles into waters off its eastern coast.
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North Korea fired dozens of missiles. What now?
World | Nov 03, 2022, 11:17 AM ISTNorth Korea's playbook has traditionally been to continually ratchet up provocations until it gets US attention — and can then negotiate for sanctions relief or other concessions from what it sees as a position of power.