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India successfully test fires Pralay missile made for deployment at China & Pakistan border

Pralay, the short-range missile, has been developed by the DRDO keeping the Line of Actual Control with China in mind.&nbsp;

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) 'Pralay' from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, a Defence official said.
The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The missile, launched around 9.50 a.m., met all its mission objectives, the official said.
A battery of tracking instruments monitored its trajectory along the coastline, he said.
'Pralay' is a 350-500 km short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg, the official said.
'Pralay' has been developed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC), he added.&nbsp;

Israel targets Syria's international airport in latest missile strikes

Syria's Ministry of Transport said work to repair the damage began immediately and later Monday, some flights resumed while work in other parts of the airport continued.

Israel's military fired missiles toward the international airport of Syria's capital early Monday, putting it out of service and killing two soldiers and wounding two others, the Syrian army said.
The attack, which occurred shortly after midnight Sunday, was the second in seven months to put the Damascus International Airport out of service. It caused material damage in a nearby area, the army said, without giving further details.
Syria's Ministry of Transport said work to repair the damage began immediately and later Monday, some flights resumed while work in other parts of the airport continued.
Israel has targeted airports and ports in government-held parts of Syria in an apparent attempt to prevent arms shipments from Iran to militant groups backed by Tehran, including Lebanon's Hezbollah.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles capping record year of tests

Saturday's launch comes a day after South Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel space launch vehicle, and follows the incursion of five North Korean drones into the South's airspace earlier in the week.

North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, Seoul's military said, adding a final salvo to Pyongyang's record-breaking blitz of launches this year.
Military tensions on the Korean peninsula have risen sharply in 2022 as the North has conducted sanctions-busting weapons tests nearly every month, including firing its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile ever.
Saturday's launch comes a day after South Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel space launch vehicle, and follows the incursion of five North Korean drones into the South's airspace earlier in the week.
South Korea's military said it had detected "three short-range ballistic missiles launched by North Korea into the East Sea from the area of Chunghwa County, North Hwanghae Province, at around 08:00 (2300 GMT)", referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.
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North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea early Sunday, Seoul's military said, the seventh such launch in two weeks, just hours after a nuclear-powered American aircraft carrier wrapped up joint drills off the Korean peninsula.
Seoul, Tokyo and Washington have ramped up combined naval exercises in recent weeks, infuriating Pyongyang, which sees them as rehearsals for invasion and justifies its blitz of missile launches as necessary "countermeasures".
With talks long stalled, Pyongyang has doubled down on its banned weapons programmes, firing an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan last week, with officials and analysts warning it has completed preparations for another nuclear test.
South Korea's military said Sunday it had "detected two short-range ballistic missiles between 0148 and 0158 (1648-1658 GMT) fired from the Munchon area in Kangwon province towards the East Sea", referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.
The missiles "flew approximately 350 kilometres (217 miles) at an altitude of 90 kilometres", Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, calling the launches a "serious provocation".
Tokyo also confirmed the launches, with the coast guard saying the missiles had landed outside the Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japanese senior vice defence minister Toshiro Ino said Tokyo was analysising the missiles, adding that "either one of them has the possibility of being a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)".
Seoul said last month it had detected signs the North was preparing to fire an SLBM, a weapon Pyongyang last tested in May.
The US military's Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement that they were "consulting closely with our allies and partners", adding that the launch highlighted the "destabilising" nature of North Korea's missile programmes.

North Korea fires more missiles, seventh launch in two weeks

Tokyo also confirmed the launches, with the coast guard saying the missiles had landed outside the Japan's exclusive economic zone.&nbsp;

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea early Sunday, Seoul's military said, the seventh such launch in two weeks, just hours after a nuclear-powered American aircraft carrier wrapped up joint drills off the Korean peninsula.
Seoul, Tokyo and Washington have ramped up combined naval exercises in recent weeks, infuriating Pyongyang, which sees them as rehearsals for invasion and justifies its blitz of missile launches as necessary "countermeasures".
With talks long stalled, Pyongyang has doubled down on its banned weapons programmes, firing an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan last week, with officials and analysts warning it has completed preparations for another nuclear test.
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South Korea's military said Sunday it had "detected two short-range ballistic missiles between 0148 and 0158 (1648-1658 GMT) fired from the Munchon area in Kangwon province towards the East Sea", referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan.
The missiles "flew approximately 350 kilometres (217 miles) at an altitude of 90 kilometres", Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, calling the launches a "serious provocation".
Tokyo also confirmed the launches, with the coast guard saying the missiles had landed outside the Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japanese senior vice defence minister Toshiro Ino said Tokyo was analysising the missiles, adding that "either one of them has the possibility of being a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)".
Seoul said last month it had detected signs the North was preparing to fire an SLBM, a weapon Pyongyang last tested in May.
The US military's Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement that they were "consulting closely with our allies and partners", adding that the launch highlighted the "destabilising" nature of North Korea's missile programmes.

North Korea's recent missile tests involved "tactical nuclear" drills to simulate hitting the South, and were overseen by leader Kim Jong Un in response to US-led joint military exercises in the region, state media said Monday.
Kim made acquiring tactical nukes -- smaller, lighter weapons designed for battlefield use -- a top priority at a key party congress in January 2021, and this year vowed to develop North Korea's nuclear forces at the fastest possible speed.
The country revised its nuclear laws last month, outlining a wide array of scenarios in which it could its nukes, with Kim declaring North Korea an "irreversible" nuclear power -- effectively ending the possibility of negotiations over its arsenal.
Since then, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington have ramped up combined military exercises, including deploying a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier to the area twice, infuriating Pyongyang, which sees such drills as rehearsals for invasion.
In response, North Korea "decided to organise military drills under the simulation of an actual war" that gamed out hitting South Korea's ports, airports and military command facilities, KCNA said.
North Korean army units involved in "the operation of tactical nukes staged military drills from September 25 to October 9 in order to check and assess the war deterrent and nuclear counterattack capability," the report said.
Kim "guided the military drills on the spot," it said, adding he had dismissed the idea of restarting talks, saying North Korea "felt no necessity to do so".
The report also said that North Korea's October 4 missile launch, which flew over Japan and prompted rare evacuation warnings, involved a "new-type ground-to-ground intermediate-range ballistic missile".
That test aimed to "send more powerful and clear warning to the enemies".

'Tactical nuclear' drills, says North Korea on recent missile launches 

Kim "guided the military drills on the spot," it said, adding he had dismissed the idea of restarting talks, saying North Korea "felt no necessity to do so".

North Korea's recent missile tests involved "tactical nuclear" drills to simulate hitting the South, and were overseen by leader Kim Jong Un in response to US-led joint military exercises in the region, state media said Monday.
Kim made acquiring tactical nukes -- smaller, lighter weapons designed for battlefield use -- a top priority at a key party congress in January 2021, and this year vowed to develop North Korea's nuclear forces at the fastest possible speed.
The country revised its nuclear laws last month, outlining a wide array of scenarios in which it could its nukes, with Kim declaring North Korea an "irreversible" nuclear power -- effectively ending the possibility of negotiations over its arsenal.
Since then, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington have ramped up combined military exercises, including deploying a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier to the area twice, infuriating Pyongyang, which sees such drills as rehearsals for invasion.
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In response, North Korea "decided to organise military drills under the simulation of an actual war" that gamed out hitting South Korea's ports, airports and military command facilities, KCNA said.
North Korean army units involved in "the operation of tactical nukes staged military drills from September 25 to October 9 in order to check and assess the war deterrent and nuclear counterattack capability," the report said.
Kim "guided the military drills on the spot," it said, adding he had dismissed the idea of restarting talks, saying North Korea "felt no necessity to do so".
The report also said that North Korea's October 4 missile launch, which flew over Japan and prompted rare evacuation warnings, involved a "new-type ground-to-ground intermediate-range ballistic missile".
That test aimed to "send more powerful and clear warning to the enemies".

India on Thursday successfully test-fired indigenously developed laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at a military installation in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar.
The defence ministry said the missiles destroyed the targets with precision at two different ranges.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the maker of the ATGMs, and the Indian Army on the successful trial of the weapon.
"Indigenously developed laser-Guided anti-tank guided missiles were successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun by the DRDO and Indian Army," the ministry said.
The test firing of the missiles was carried out at KK Ranges in Ahmednagar with support from Armoured Corps Centre and School.
"The missiles hit with precision and successfully destroyed the targets at two different ranges. Telemetry systems have recorded the satisfactory flight performance of the missiles," the defence ministry said.
"The all-indigenous laser guided ATGM employs a tandem High explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat explosive reactive armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles," it said.
The ATGM has been developed with multi-platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.
DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy also congratulated the teams associated with the test firing of ATGMs. 

Video: India successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles 

The defence ministry said indigenously developed laser-Guided anti-tank guided missiles were successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank Arjun by the DRDO and Indian Army.

India on Thursday successfully test-fired indigenously developed laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at a military installation in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar.
The defence ministry said the missiles destroyed the targets with precision at two different ranges.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the Defence Research and Development Organisation <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/watch-drdo-successfully-carries-out-maiden-flight-of-unmanned-combat-aircraft-1656679542236">(DRDO)</a>, the maker of the ATGMs, and the Indian Army on the successful trial of the weapon.
"Indigenously developed laser-Guided anti-tank guided missiles were successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun by the DRDO and Indian Army," the ministry said.
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The test firing of the missiles was carried out at KK Ranges in Ahmednagar with support from Armoured Corps Centre and School.
"The missiles hit with precision and successfully destroyed the targets at two different ranges. Telemetry systems have recorded the satisfactory flight performance of the missiles," the defence ministry said.
"The all-indigenous laser guided ATGM employs a tandem High explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat explosive reactive armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles," it said.
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DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy also congratulated the teams associated with the test firing of ATGMs.&nbsp;
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In a world rocked by the Russia-Ukraine war, the threat of North Korea is growing starker. Western powers and allies are now worried that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to conduct a nuclear test in the coming weeks or months.
This comes after Pyongyang tested another ballistic missile, which was possibly fired from a submarine this time, according to South Korean officials. The latest weapons test occurred on May 7 from waters near the eastern port city of Sinpo. The short range ballistic missile flew 600 kilometers at a maximum altitude of 60 kilometers, as per Seoul.
On May 6, the US government said that according to its analysis, North Korea may be ready to conduct a nuclear test at its Punggye-Ri site before the month of May ends.
North Korea has conducted 15 missile tests this year. The last submarine missile launch was in October 2021 when it fired a short-range projectile.

Kim Jong Un planning nuclear test soon? Why North Korean submarine missile launch spooked US, South Korea, Japan

Kim Jong Un planning nuclear test: North Korea submarine missile launch spooks US, South Korea, Japan

In North Korea's latest weapons test, a short range ballistic missile possibly fired from a submarine flew 600 kilometers at a maximum altitude of 60 kilometers, as per Seoul.

In a world rocked by the Russia-Ukraine war, the threat of North Korea is growing starker. Western powers and allies are now worried that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to conduct a nuclear test in the coming weeks or months.
This comes after Pyongyang tested another ballistic missile, which was possibly fired from a submarine this time, according to South Korean officials. The latest weapons test occurred on May 7 from waters near the eastern port city of Sinpo. The short range ballistic missile flew 600 kilometers at a maximum altitude of 60 kilometers, as per Seoul.
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On May 6, the US government said that according to its analysis, North Korea may be ready to conduct a nuclear test at its Punggye-Ri site before the month of May ends.
North Korea has conducted 15 missile tests this year. The last submarine missile launch was in October 2021 when it fired a short-range projectile.

Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile with President Vladimir Putin saying the weapon capable of carrying nuclear charges will make Kremlin's enemies "think twice."
Dubbed Satan 2 by Western analysts -- the Sarmat is among Russia's next-generation missiles that Putin has called "invincible," and which also include the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles.Russia's defence ministry said in a statement the test "successfully" took place at the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia. According to the ministry, the missile delivered training warheads to the Kura test range of the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia's Far East.
Weighing more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Putin says the missile can hit any target on Earth.
The ministry said Sarmat is the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world, which will significantly increase the combat power of our country's strategic nuclear forces.
The Sarmat superheavy intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to elude anti-missile defence systems with a short initial boost phase, giving enemy surveillance systems a tiny window to track.
Last month, Russia said it used Kinzhal for the first time in warfare to strike a target in Ukraine, where Russian troops have been engaged in a special military operation since February 24.
 
 
 

Ukraine war: Russia tests Sarmat missile that can hit any target in world- all you need to know

Weighing more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Putin says the missile can hit any target on Earth. (POST AS LINK ON TWITTER)

Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile with President Vladimir Putin saying the weapon capable of carrying nuclear charges will make Kremlin's enemies "think twice."
Russia's defence ministry said the test "successfully" took place at the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia. According to the ministry, the missile delivered training warheads to the Kura test range of the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia's Far East. ((OPEN GFX&nbsp;ON CANVA)) Dubbed Satan 2 by Western analysts -- the Sarmat is among Russia's next-generation missiles that Putin has called "invincible," and which also include the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles. Weighing more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Putin says the missile can hit any target on Earth.
The ministry said Sarmat is the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world, which will significantly increase the combat power of Moscow's strategic nuclear forces.
The Sarmat missile is designed to elude anti-missile defence systems with a short initial boost phase, giving enemy surveillance systems a tiny window to track. GFX&nbsp;POINTERS--&nbsp; HEADER- 'Satan 2 missile'
Sarmat is among Russia's next-generation missiles Part of Kinzhal &amp;&nbsp;Avangard hypersonic missiles systems
200 tonnes &amp; able to transport multiple warheads
Has 'longest range of destruction of targets in the world'
Designed to elude anti-missile defence systems 
((GFX&nbsp;OUT)) In March, Russia said it used Kinzhal for the first time in warfare to strike a target in Ukraine, where Russian troops have been engaged in a special military operation since February 24.

Weighing more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Putin says the missile can hit any target on Earth.

Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile with President Vladimir Putin saying the weapon capable of carrying nuclear charges will make Kremlin's enemies "think twice."
Dubbed Satan 2 by Western analysts -- the Sarmat is among Russia's next-generation missiles that Putin has called "invincible," and which also include the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles. Russia's defence ministry said in a statement the test "successfully" took place at the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia. According to the ministry, the missile delivered training warheads to the Kura test range of the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia's Far East.
Weighing more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Putin says the missile can hit any target on Earth.
The ministry said Sarmat is the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world, which will significantly increase the combat power of our country's strategic nuclear forces. ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/what-is-a-cluster-bomb-ukraine-reportedly-used-the-banned-weapon-on-russian-troops-1650453042657">What is a cluster bomb? &mdash; Ukraine reportedly used the banned weapon on Russian troops</a>
The Sarmat superheavy intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to elude anti-missile defence systems with a short initial boost phase, giving enemy surveillance systems a tiny window to track.
Last month, Russia said it used Kinzhal for the first time in warfare to strike a target in Ukraine, where Russian troops have been engaged in a special military operation since February 24.

India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19. Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos. The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise. Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet. IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship. The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy.
The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times. When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal. Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.

Indian fighter jet Sukhoi Su30MkI fires missile at navy ship in BrahMos drill; also launched from INS Delhi warship

Indian fighter jet fired BrahMos missile at old Indian navy ship. Watch what happened

Indian fighter jet fires missile at navy ship in BrahMos drill; also launched from INS Delhi warship

THUMBNAIL IMAGE IAF SUKHOI FIRING MISSILE
 THUMBNAIL TEXT WHY INDIAN JET HIT INDIAN SHIP WITH MISSILE
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 ((SHORT OPENING VISUALS, NO VO)) https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1516452081615646720
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 ((BRAHMOS TODAY VISUALS)) https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1516452081615646720
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India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19. Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
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 ((BRAHMOS FILE VISUALS))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9BsXFr9qs
&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymxGNNyxpM &nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEUcdtO2RIQ &nbsp; FILE
 The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos. The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
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 ((IAF IMAGE)) https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1516404584784138241
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Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise. Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet.
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 ((BRAHMOS FILE VISUALS))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9BsXFr9qs
&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LymxGNNyxpM &nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEUcdtO2RIQ &nbsp; FILE
 IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship. The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy. The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times. When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
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 ((DEAL SIGNING VISUALS)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLf9P2rb4Zg
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 On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal. Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.
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CAPTIONS Successful BrahMos missile drills IAF jet fired missile at old ship Indian Navy also fired BrahMos Launched from INS Delhi warship BrahMos in news recently Named in India-Pak missile incident India also exporting BrahMos Philippines signed $375 mn deal

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India announced multiple successful tests of the BrahMos missile on April 19.&nbsp;Successful maiden firing of the missile from warship INS Delhi from an upgraded modular launch was reported by news agency ANI.
The test "once again demonstrated long-range strike capability" of the BrahMos.&nbsp;The exercise also validated "integrated network-centric operations from frontline platforms".
Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force also announced a successful BrahMos exercise.&nbsp;Live firing of the missile was conducted from a Sukhoi Su30MkI fighter jet.&nbsp;IAF said that the missile "achieved a direct hit on the target" which was a decommissioned Indian Navy ship.&nbsp;The mission was conducted in "close coordination" by the air force and navy.
The BrahMos has been in news due to multiple reasons in recent times.&nbsp;When an Indian unarmed missile fell in Pakistan after being "accidentally" launched, it was speculated that it was a BrahMos missile.
On a positive note, the BrahMos is the subject of India's first major defence export deal.&nbsp;Philippines is buying the missiles for $375 million.

Following serious damage to an important Russian warship in the Black Sea, the Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles are in the news. Ukraine claims to have used the missiles to damage the Moskva, a guided missile cruiser and flagship of the Russian Navy's Black Sea fleet.
The Neptune is reportedly a coastal anti-ship cruise missile which can destroy vessels in a 300 km radius. Its design is reportedly based on the Russian Kh-35 cruise missile.
The Neptune was developed by Ukraine over 6 years, after the project received a fillip following Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014, as per reports. The missile was inducted into the Ukrainian forces in 2021.
The Ukrainian forces reportedly used complex techniques to make sure that the missiles were not shot down by the Russian ship's defences. Kyiv used TB-2 drones as decoys, and deployed other measures to engage all of the Moskva ship's air defence systems, as per reports.
This ensured that the Neptune missiles sailed through the ship's defences and caused major damage, as per Ukrainian accounts.

Russia War: How Ukraine distracted Russian warship with drones, then fired Neptune missiles to damage 'Moskva' | Explained

How Ukraine distracted Russian warship with drones, then fired Neptune missiles to damage 'Moskva' | Explained


THUMBNAIL UKRAINE'S NEPTUNE MISSILE: FEATURES EXPLAINED
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 Following serious damage to an important Russian warship in the Black Sea, the Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles are in the news. Ukraine claims to have used the missiles to damage the Moskva, a guided missile cruiser and flagship of the Russian Navy's Black Sea fleet.
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 ((GFX))
 HEADER - UKRAINE'S NEPTUNE MISSILE
 Coastal anti-ship cruise missile Can destroy vessels in 300 km radius Design based on Russian Kh-35 cruise missile Developed by Ukraine over 6 years Project received fillip after Russia's 2014 Crimea invasion Inducted into Ukrainian forces in 2021
 *as per reports
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 VO: The Ukrainian forces reportedly used complex techniques to make sure that the missiles were not shot down by the Russian ship's defences. Kyiv used TB-2 drones as decoys, and deployed other measures to engage all of the Moskva ship's air defence systems, as per reports. This ensured that the Neptune missiles sailed through the ship's defences and caused major damage, as per Ukrainian accounts.
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CAPTIONS Ukraine's Neptune missiles in the news Neptunes destroyed Russian ship: Ukraine Ukrainian forces distracted warship Moskva Drones, etc used to engage defence system Missiles then slipped through to hit target

The Neptune is a coastal anti-ship cruise missile with a range of 300 km, and was developed and inducted into the Ukrainian forces after Russia's Crimea invasion, as per reports.

Following serious <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/russian-warship-damaged-ukraine-claims-credit-for-attack-on-moskva-as-war-nears-2-month-mark-1649938837736">damage to an important Russian warship in the Black Sea</a>, the Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles are in the news.&nbsp;Ukraine claims to have used the missiles to damage the Moskva, a guided missile cruiser and flagship of the Russian Navy's Black Sea fleet.
<h3>What is Neptune cruise&nbsp;missile?</h3>
The Neptune is reportedly a coastal anti-ship cruise missile which can&nbsp;destroy vessels in a 300 km radius. Its design is reportedly based on the Russian Kh-35 cruise missile.
The Neptune was developed by Ukraine over 6 years, after the project received a fillip following&nbsp;Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014, as per reports. The missile was inducted into the&nbsp;Ukrainian forces in 2021.
The Ukrainian forces reportedly used complex techniques to make sure that the missiles were not shot down by the Russian ship's defences.&nbsp;Kyiv used TB-2 drones as decoys, and deployed other measures to engage all of the Moskva ship's air defence systems, as per reports.
This ensured that the Neptune missiles sailed through the ship's defences and caused major damage, as per Ukrainian accounts.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/decoded-us-india-2-2-dialogue-with-divergence-on-russia-where-are-us-india-ties-headed-1649949845272">US-India 2+2 dialogue: With divergence on Russia, where are US-India ties headed?</a>

For the "accidental" firing of an Indian missile in March, multiple people have been found responsible, according to government sources quoted by news agency ANI. "Swift and severe" punishment would be handed out to personnel of the missile squadron involved in the incident, according to the news report.
The conclusions are based on an inquiry by Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Offensive) Air Vice Marshal RK Sinha, as per ANI.
On March 9, a missile was "accidentally" launched, and it landed inside Pakistani territory. The Pakistan military claimed that the unarmed missile was supersonic, leading to speculation that it could have been a Brahmos.
The incident was labelled "totally avoidable" by the government source quoted by ANI. Further action is expected in the coming weeks as the Defence Ministry has been briefed about the inquiry committee's findings, said the report.
The case has been taken seriously by the Indian Air Force, and the military wing is reviewing internal processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to prevent such an incident in the future.
Following the incident, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had told Parliament that Indian missile systems are "reliable and safe", and safety procedures and protocol are of the "highest order".

India missile launch accident: Multiple soldiers found responsible, says ANI report on Pakistan incident

'Swift, severe punishment': a month after Indian missile fell in Pakistan after accidental launch, a probe committee has found multiple personnel responsible, says ANI report. Watch details


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For the "accidental" firing of an Indian missile in March, multiple people have been found responsible, according to government sources quoted by news agency ANI. "Swift and severe" punishment would be handed out to personnel of the missile squadron involved in the incident, according to the news report. The conclusions are based on an inquiry by Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Offensive) Air Vice Marshal RK Sinha, as per ANI. On March 9, a missile was "accidentally" launched, and it landed inside Pakistani territory. The Pakistan military claimed that the unarmed missile was supersonic, leading to speculation that it could have been a Brahmos. The incident was labelled "totally avoidable" by the government source quoted by ANI. Further action is expected in the coming weeks as the Defence Ministry has been briefed about the inquiry committee's findings, said the report. The case has been taken seriously by the Indian Air Force, and the military wing is reviewing internal processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to prevent such an incident in the future. Following the incident, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had told Parliament that Indian missile systems are "reliable and safe", and safety procedures and protocol are of the "highest order".
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 CAPTIONS India-Pakistan missile accident Multiple people to blame: report Swift, severe penalty soon: report In March, Indian missile fell in Pak Missile was accidentally fired

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For the "accidental" firing of an Indian missile in March, multiple people have been found responsible, according to government sources quoted by news agency ANI.&nbsp;"Swift and severe" punishment would be handed out to personnel of the missile squadron involved in the incident, according to the news report.
The conclusions are based on an inquiry by Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Offensive) Air Vice Marshal RK Sinha, as per ANI.
 On March 9, a missile was "accidentally" launched, and it landed inside Pakistani territory.&nbsp;The Pakistan military claimed that the unarmed missile was supersonic, leading to speculation that it could have been a Brahmos.
 The incident was labelled "totally avoidable" by the government source quoted by ANI.&nbsp;Further action is expected in the coming weeks as the Defence Ministry has been briefed about the inquiry committee's findings, said the report.
 The case has been taken seriously by the Indian Air Force, and the military wing is reviewing internal processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to prevent such an incident in the future.
 Following the incident, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had told Parliament that Indian missile systems are "reliable and safe", and safety procedures and protocol are of the "highest order".

Pakistani military claimed successful testing of its Shaheen-III missile on April 9. The announcement came even as the country grappled with political turmoil, and the National Assembly met for a no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government
The Shaheen-III is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It has a range of 2,750 km, making it capable of reaching India's northeast, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to Pakistani media outlet Dawn. The Shaheen-III was first tested in March 2015.
The missile reportedly has a solid-fuel system for rapid response. It also has a Post-Separation Altitude Correction system, for better trajectory and evasion of anti-missile defence systems, according to the Dawn report.
The Pakistani army claimed that the latest test was "aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system". After the successful test, Pakistani military personnel were seen celebrating and raising religious slogans in the official video.

Watch: Pakistan missile test on day of no-confidence motion session against Imran Khan govt | Shaheen-III

Watch: Pakistan's Shaheen-III missile test on day of no-confidence motion session against Imran Khan govt


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 Pakistani military claimed successful testing of its Shaheen-III missile on April 9.
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 The announcement came even as the country grappled with political turmoil, and the National Assembly met for a no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government
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 The Shaheen-III is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It has a range of 2,750 km, making it capable of reaching India's northeast, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to Pakistani media outlet Dawn. The Shaheen-III was first tested in March 2015. The missile reportedly has a solid-fuel system for rapid response. It also has a Post-Separation Altitude Correction system, for better trajectory and evasion of anti-missile defence systems, according to the Dawn report. The Pakistani army claimed that the latest test was "aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system". After the successful test, Pakistani military personnel were seen celebrating and raising religious slogans in the official video. &nbsp;
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 CAPTIONS Pakistan claimed successful missile test Missile test on day of no-trust vote Shaheen-III successfully tested: Pak Army Shaheen-III surface-to-surface missile Pak claims missile can reach India's northeast
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Pakistani military claimed successful testing of its Shaheen-III missile on April 9.&nbsp;The announcement came even as the country grappled with political turmoil, and the National Assembly met for a no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government
The Shaheen-III is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. It has a range of 2,750 km, making it capable of reaching India's northeast, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to Pakistani media outlet Dawn.&nbsp;The Shaheen-III was first tested in March 2015.
 The missile reportedly has a solid-fuel system for rapid response.&nbsp;It also has a Post-Separation Altitude Correction system, for better trajectory and evasion of anti-missile defence systems, according to the Dawn report.
 The Pakistani army claimed that the latest test was "aimed at revalidating various design and technical parameters of the weapon system".&nbsp;After the successful test, Pakistani military personnel were seen celebrating and raising religious slogans in the official video.

The "accidental" launch of an Indian missile which fell on Pakistani territory, reportedly caused some concern in Philippines.
Manila recently signed a $375 million deal with Delhi to buy the BrahMos missile.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was developed jointly by India and Russia, and is manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace in India.
Some news reports had suggested that the missile which was accidentally fired was a BrahMos.&nbsp;Pakistan had claimed that on March 9,&nbsp;a supersonic, unarmed Indian missile fell near Mia Channu.
Two days after the missile misfire, the Indian government had blamed a "technical malfunction" during "routine maintenance" for "accidental firing of a missile".&nbsp;Delhi had also announced a high-level inquiry.
Following the incident, a senior Philippines minister sought details from India's envoy.&nbsp;On April 5, during an online interaction organised by the Ananta Aspen Centre, India's ambassador to Philippines said, "I won&rsquo;t call it a concern, but there was a query&hellip; I did have a conversation with the Defence Secretary, and explained to him that there was no technical issue (with the system) and an enquiry is underway."
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India missile 'misfire': Nations sceptical about buying made-in-India BrahMos missiles? Envoy to Philippines speaks

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(17:50) TRANSLATION - With regard to the incident that you mentioned, yes, I did have an opportunity to interact with Defence Secretary Lorenzana and I clarified.
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 The "accidental" launch of an Indian missile which fell on Pakistani territory, reportedly caused some concern in Philippines. Manila recently signed a $375 million deal with Delhi to buy the BrahMos missile. It&nbsp;was developed jointly by India and Russia, and is manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace in India. Some news reports had suggested that the missile which was accidentally fired was a BrahMos.
Pakistan had claimed that on March 9,&nbsp;a supersonic, unarmed Indian missile fell near Mia Channu. Two days after the missile misfire, the Indian government had blamed a "technical malfunction" during "routine maintenance" for "accidental firing of a missile".
Delhi had also announced a high-level inquiry. Following the incident, a senior Philippines minister sought details from India's envoy. On April 5, during an online interaction organised by the Ananta Aspen Centre, India's ambassador to Philippines spoke on the issue.
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CAPTIONS India, Pak missile incident: Philippines cautious? Philippines buying made-in-India BrahMos missiles In March, 'accidentally launched' missile fell in Pak Some news reports said missile was a BrahMos Philippines minister sought details from Indian envoy

<div>Manila recently signed a $375 million deal with Delhi to buy the BrahMos missile.</div>

The "accidental" launch of an Indian missile which fell on Pakistani territory, reportedly caused some concern in Philippines.
Manila recently signed a $375 million deal with Delhi to buy the BrahMos missile.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was developed jointly by India and Russia, and is manufactured by BrahMos Aerospace in India.
 Some news reports had suggested that the missile which was accidentally fired was a BrahMos.&nbsp;Pakistan had claimed that on March 9,&nbsp;a supersonic, unarmed Indian missile fell near Mia Channu.
 Two days after the missile misfire, the Indian government had blamed a "technical malfunction" during "routine maintenance" for "accidental firing of a missile".&nbsp;Delhi had also announced a high-level inquiry.
 Following the incident, a senior Philippines minister sought details from India's envoy.&nbsp;On April 5, during an online interaction organised by the Ananta Aspen Centre, India's ambassador to Philippines said, "I won&rsquo;t call it a concern, but there was a query&hellip; I did have a conversation with the Defence Secretary, and explained to him that there was no technical issue (with the system) and an enquiry is underway."
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In a significant augmentation of China's nuclear weapons programme, the country is reportedly exploring the option of firing nuclear missiles from trains.
The Chinese government reportedly funded a committee of experts to look into the feasibility of using trains as a platform for nuclear weapons, as per a report by The Eurasian Times.
The committee reportedly published its findings recently, saying that high-speed trains are better than heavy-haul railways to deliver nuclear missiles. Military experts have reportedly opined that trains carrying nuclear missiles would have a higher chance of surviving a first strike by an enemy nation, as compared to trucks and silos.
 Trains would also be able to carry the same number of nuclear warheads as submarines.
The shockwave from the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile can go up to 8 metres deep. Therefore, the stronger foundations of high-speed trains help. Tracks for high-speed trains are laid and fixed on concrete, and some of them have supporting structures up to 60 m deep. Additionally, most of the damage from a launch would be in shallow areas where it would be easier to fix. However, some dangers do exist.
 
An ICBM missile launch create a thrust which would be two to four times the maximum load-bearing capacity of the train. This physical stress would then travel to the tracks and the foundation, damaging them. The tracks would become unsafe and unusable until they are repaired. Also, low-frequency vibrations from the launcher can damage the rail infrastructure. China is not the first country to explore the option of a train-based missile platform.
In the 1980s, the Soviet Union developed the RT-23 Molodets ICBM which could reportedly fit inside a standard train carriage. It could carry ten 550-kiloton nuclear warheads, and strike targets up to 6,800 km away.
Recently, North Korea claimed to have test-fired a short-range ballistic missile from a train. These tests were reportedly conducted in September last year, and January this year.

China's 'nuclear missile on train' plan: Advantages, dangers, history explained

In a significant augmentation of China's nuclear weapons programme, the country is reportedly exploring the option of firing nuclear missiles from trains.The Chinese government reportedly funded a committee of experts to look into the feasibility of using trains as a platform for nuclear weapons, as per a report by The Eurasian Times. The committee reportedly published its findings recently, saying that high-speed trains are better than heavy-haul railways to deliver nuclear missiles. Military experts have reportedly opined that trains carrying nuclear missiles would have a higher chance of surviving a first strike by an enemy nation, as compared to trucks and silos. &nbsp; Trains would also be able to carry the same number of nuclear warheads as submarines. Here are some of the advantages listed by the committee.
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 ICBM launch shockwave could go as deep as 8 metres High-speed trains have stronger foundations High-speed rails are laid and fixed on concrete Supporting structures of trains up to 60 m deep Most missile launch damage would be in shallow areas
 *Chinese study, as per reports
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 VO: The shockwave from the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile can go up to 8 metres deep. Therefore, the stronger foundations of high-speed trains help. Tracks for high-speed trains are laid and fixed on concrete, and some of them have supporting structures up to 60 m deep. Additionally, most of the damage from a launch would be in shallow areas where it would be easier to fix. However, some dangers do exist.
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 HEADER - NUCLEAR MISSILES FROM HIGH-SPEED TRAINS SUBHEADER - THE DANGERS
 Missile launch thrust 2-4 times max load capacity of train Stress would travel to rail, foundations causing damage Tracks would become unsafe, unusable, needing repair Low-frequency vibrations risk to rail, concrete slabs
 *Chinese study, as per reports
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 VO: An ICBM missile launch create a thrust which would be two to four times the maximum load-bearing capacity of the train. This physical stress would then travel to the tracks and the foundation, damaging them. The tracks would become unsafe and unusable until they are repaired. Also, low-frequency vibrations from the launcher can damage the rail infrastructure. China is not the first country to explore the option of a train-based missile platform.
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 In 1980s, USSR developed RT-23 Molodets ICBM RT-23 could fit inside standard train carriage Had ten 550-kiloton nuclear warheads Could strike targets up to 6,800 km away
 *as per reports
 VO: In the 1980s, the Soviet Union developed the RT-23 Molodets ICBM which could reportedly fit inside a standard train carriage. It could carry ten 550-kiloton nuclear warheads, and strike targets up to 6,800 km away.
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North Korea recently test-fired missiles from trains Short-range ballistic missile launched from rail car Tests conducted in Sept 2021, and January 2022
 *as per reports
 VO: Recently, North Korea claimed to have test-fired a short-range ballistic missile from a train. These tests were reportedly conducted in September last year, and January this year.
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China exploring train-based nuclear missiles: reports Chinese panel studied different types of trains Panel said high-speed trains better than heavy-haul Trains better at surviving first wave of n-attack: experts

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In a significant augmentation of China's nuclear weapons programme, the country is reportedly exploring the option of firing nuclear missiles from trains.
The Chinese government reportedly funded a committee of experts to look into the feasibility of using trains as a platform for nuclear weapons, as per a report by The Eurasian Times.
 The committee reportedly published its findings recently, saying that high-speed trains are better than heavy-haul railways to deliver nuclear missiles.&nbsp;Military experts have reportedly opined that trains carrying nuclear missiles would have a higher chance of surviving a first strike by an enemy nation, as compared to trucks and silos.
 &nbsp; Trains would also be able to carry the same number of nuclear warheads as submarines.
 The shockwave from the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile can go up to 8 metres deep. Therefore, the stronger foundations of high-speed trains help. Tracks for high-speed trains are laid and fixed on concrete, and some of them have supporting structures up to 60 m deep. Additionally, most of the damage from a launch would be in shallow areas where it would be easier to fix. However, some dangers do exist.
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An ICBM missile launch create a thrust which would be two to four times the maximum load-bearing capacity of the train. This physical stress would then travel to the tracks and the foundation, damaging them. The tracks would become unsafe and unusable until they are repaired. Also, low-frequency vibrations from the launcher can damage the rail infrastructure. China is not the first country to explore the option of a train-based missile platform.
 In the 1980s, the Soviet Union developed the RT-23 Molodets ICBM which could reportedly fit inside a standard train carriage. It could carry ten 550-kiloton nuclear warheads, and strike targets up to 6,800 km away.
 Recently, North Korea claimed to have test-fired a short-range ballistic missile from a train. These tests were reportedly conducted in September last year, and January this year.
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Amid border tension with both China and Pakistan, India successfully test-fired a missile air defence system.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation, or DRDO, announced that the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, or MRSAM, was launched from the Integrated Test Range at Balasore in Odisha.
The missile intercepted a "high-speed, aerial target at long range", and destroyed it in a "direct hit", as per the DRDO.&nbsp;The test was conducted at around 10:30 am on March 27.&nbsp;The MRSAM is reportedly part of the Indian Army's arsenal.
The successful test comes weeks after a missile was accidentally launched from an Indian base.&nbsp;The unarmed missile had fallen on Pakistani territory on March 9.&nbsp;The Indian government had blamed a technical malfunction for the accidental firing, and regretted the incident.

Indian missile destroys target in 'direct hit' in DRDO-Army test-firing amid border tension

((FILE MISSILE LAUNCH VISUALS)) REPRESENTATIVE
 Amid border tension with both China and Pakistan, India successfully test-fired a missile air defence system.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation, or DRDO, announced that the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, or MRSAM, was launched from the Integrated Test Range at Balasore in Odisha. The missile intercepted a "high-speed, aerial target at long range", and destroyed it in a "direct hit", as per the DRDO. The test was conducted at around 10:30 am on March 27. The MRSAM is reportedly part of the Indian Army's arsenal. The successful test comes weeks after a missile was accidentally launched from an Indian base. The unarmed missile had fallen on Pakistani territory on March 9. The Indian government had blamed a technical malfunction for the accidental firing, and regretted the incident.
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CAPTIONS Successful testing of MRSAM missile Surface-to-air missile tested in Odisha Target destroyed in direct hit: DRDO MRSAM system part of Army arsenal Testing weeks after Pak missile incident Accidentally fired Indian missile fell in Pak
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Amid border tension with both China and Pakistan, India successfully test-fired a missile air defence system.
 The Defence Research and Development Organisation, or DRDO, announced that the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, or MRSAM, was launched from the Integrated Test Range at Balasore in Odisha.
 The missile intercepted a "high-speed, aerial target at long range", and destroyed it in a "direct hit", as per the DRDO.&nbsp;The test was conducted at around 10:30 am on March 27.&nbsp;The MRSAM is reportedly part of the Indian Army's arsenal.
 The successful test comes weeks after a missile was accidentally launched from an Indian base.&nbsp;The unarmed missile had fallen on Pakistani territory on March 9.&nbsp;The Indian government had blamed a technical malfunction for the accidental firing, and regretted the incident.

Pyongyang called the 'Hwasong-17' missile a "new type of ICBM". Kim Jong Un ordered the test due to the "inevitability of the long-standing confrontation with the US imperialists accompanied by the danger of a nuclear war", as per North Korean media.

Missile launch: Kim Jong Un in leather jacket, sunglasses at North Korea's 'biggest-ever' ICBM test amid Russia-Ukraine war

Missile launch: Kim Jong Un in leather jacket, sunglasses at North Korea's 'biggest-ever' ICBM test


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PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA
24 MARCH 2022 SOURCE: AP | KCNA
 After claiming to have test-fired its biggest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile, North Korea released photographs as proof. In the pictures, North Korea's dictatorial leader Kim Jong Un was seen inspecting the operation. He was dressed in a black leather jacket and sunglasses. The test reportedly took place at the Pyongyang International Airport. It was North Korea's first full ICBM test since 2017. The missile is claimed to have reached an altitude of 6,200 km and travelled a distance of 1,080 km, surpassing the country's last ICBM test four years ago. The weapon reportedly fell into the Sea of Japan after a 67-minute flight. Pyongyang called the 'Hwasong-17' missile a "new type of ICBM". Kim Jong Un ordered the test due to the "inevitability of the long-standing confrontation with the US imperialists accompanied by the danger of a nuclear war", as per North Korean state media. In a flurry of military activity, Pyongyang has reportedly conducted nearly a dozen missile tests since the start of the year. The latest escalation by Kim Jong Un coincides with the Russia-Ukraine war which has been going on for a month. The invasion of Ukraine has led to rising tension between nuclear powers Russia, and US-led NATO.
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CAPTIONS North Korea released ICBM test photos Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile test N. Korea called missile 'new type of ICBM' New ICBM flew higher, farther: N. Korea North Korean aggression amid Russia war

<div>The missile is claimed to have reached an altitude of 6,200 km and travelled a distance of 1,080 km, surpassing the country's last ICBM test four years ago.</div>

After claiming to have test-fired its biggest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile, North Korea released photographs as proof.&nbsp;In the pictures, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/kim-jong-un-s-withered-body-seen-in-new-north-korean-documentary-1643723287294" target="_blank">North Korea's dictatorial leader Kim Jong Un</a> was seen inspecting the operation.&nbsp;He was dressed in a black leather jacket and sunglasses.
The test reportedly took place at the Pyongyang International Airport.&nbsp;It was North Korea's first full ICBM test since 2017.&nbsp;The missile is claimed to have reached an altitude of 6,200 km and travelled a distance of 1,080 km, surpassing the country's last ICBM test four years ago.&nbsp;The weapon reportedly fell into the Sea of Japan after a 67-minute flight.
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Pyongyang called the 'Hwasong-17' missile a "new type of ICBM".&nbsp;Kim Jong Un ordered the test due to the "inevitability of the long-standing confrontation with the US imperialists accompanied by the danger of a nuclear war", as per North Korean state media.
In a flurry of military activity, Pyongyang has reportedly conducted nearly a dozen missile tests since the start of the year.&nbsp;The latest escalation by Kim Jong Un coincides with the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/amid-russia-ukraine-war-chinese-foreign-minister-arrives-in-india-key-details-here-1648144300140" target="_blank">Russia-Ukraine war</a> which has been going on for a month.&nbsp;The invasion of Ukraine has led to rising tension between nuclear powers Russia, and US-led NATO.
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Around two weeks after an Indian missile fell in Pakistan after being accidentally launched, human error has emerged as the likely cause, as per a report. News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that "human error appears to be the reason for the incident in the ongoing probe".
A high-level Court of Inquiry was constituted following the March 9 incident. The probe team is examining the role of a Group Captain and a few other officials for lapses, as per PTI.
On March 11, two days after the missile misfire, the Indian government had blamed a "technical malfunction" during "routine maintenance" for "accidental firing of a missile". India had "deeply regretted" the incident, while expressing relief that there was no loss of life.
Later, while briefing the Parliament, Rajnath Singh had said that Indian missile systems are "reliable and safe", and safety procedures and protocol are of the "highest order".
Pakistan had claimed that the unarmed missile entered Pakistani airspace and covered over 120 km before falling near Mia Channu.

India missile misfire: Human error likely cause, finds probe, as per PTI report on Pakistan incident

India missile launch accident: Human error likely cause, finds probe, as per PTI report on Pakistan incident


Around two weeks after an Indian missile fell in Pakistan after being accidentally launched, human error has emerged as the likely cause, as per a report. News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that "human error appears to be the reason for the incident in the ongoing probe". A high-level Court of Inquiry was constituted following the March 9 incident. The probe team is examining the role of a Group Captain and a few other officials for lapses, as per PTI. On March 11, two days after the missile misfire, the Indian government had blamed a "technical malfunction" during "routine maintenance" for "accidental firing of a missile".
India had "deeply regretted" the incident, while expressing relief that there was no loss of life. Later, while briefing the Parliament,&nbsp;Rajnath&nbsp;Singh had said that Indian missile systems are "reliable and safe", and safety procedures and protocol are of the "highest order".
Pakistan had claimed that the unarmed missile&nbsp;entered Pakistani airspace and covered over 120 km before falling near Mia Channu. ============================================
CAPTIONS PTI report on missile incident probe Human error likely cause: PTI report Grp Capt, few others under lens: PTI Unarmed missile fell in Pak on March 9 Earlier, govt had blamed tech glitch

<div>The probe team is examining the role of a Group Captain and a few other officials for lapses, as per PTI.</div>

Around two weeks after an Indian missile fell in Pakistan after being accidentally launched, human error has emerged as the likely cause, as per a report.&nbsp;News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that "human error appears to be the reason for the incident in the ongoing probe".
A high-level Court of Inquiry was constituted following the March 9 incident.&nbsp;The probe team is examining the role of a Group Captain and a few other officials for lapses, as per PTI.
On March 11, two days after the missile misfire, the Indian government had blamed a "technical malfunction" during "routine maintenance" for "accidental firing of a missile".&nbsp;India had "deeply regretted" the incident, while expressing relief that there was no loss of life.
Later, while briefing the Parliament,&nbsp;Rajnath&nbsp;Singh had said that Indian missile systems are "reliable and safe", and safety procedures and protocol are of the "highest order".
Pakistan had claimed that the unarmed missile&nbsp;entered Pakistani airspace and covered over 120 km before falling near Mia Channu.

A day after Russia announced its first use of the hypersonic Kinzhal missile, the Russian defence ministry claimed that it had also launched the Kalibr missile against targets in Ukraine. Moscow said that the Kalibr missiles were used to destroy workshops for repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles and Ukrainian fuel and lubricant storage bases.
The Kalibr is a land-attack cruise missile, which reportedly flies at up to 3 times speed of sound. Its estimated range is 1,500-2,500 km. The missile can be launched from ships and submarines, and is being used by Russian forces since 2015. It was earlier 'tested' against anti-Assad forces in Syria, as per reports.
Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson for the Russian defence ministry said, "On the evening of March 19 and in the morning of March 20, strikes were carried out with long-range precision weapons on Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities. Workshops for the repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles damaged in hostilities were destroyed by the sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles, launched from the waters of the Black Sea at the Nezhin repair plant."
Konashenkov added, "From the waters of the Caspian Sea, sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles, as well as from the airspace over the territory of the Crimea, Kinzhal aviation missile systems with hypersonic aero-ballistic missiles destroyed a large storage base for fuels and lubricants of the Ukrainian armed forces near the settlement of Kostiantynivka, Mykolaiv region. From this base, the main supplies of fuel for Ukrainian armoured vehicles were carried out in the combat areas in southern Ukraine."

Ukraine War: What's Russia's Kalibr missile? Flies at 3 times the speed of sound, launched from ships

Ukraine | What's Russia's Kalibr missile? Flies at 3 times the speed of sound, launched from ships


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(0:31 - 0:41) TRANSLATION -&nbsp;Workshops for the repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles damaged in hostilities were destroyed by the sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles.
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 VO: A day after Russia announced its first use of the hypersonic Kinzhal missile, the Russian defence ministry claimed that it had also launched the Kalibr missile against targets in Ukraine. Moscow said that the Kalibr missiles were used to destroy workshops for repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles and Ukrainian fuel and lubricant storage bases. Here are the major features of the Kalibr missiles.
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 HEADER - RUSSIA'S KALIBR MISSILE
 Land-attack cruise missile Flies at up to 3 times speed of sound Estimated range 1,500-2,500 km Launched from ships, submarines Being used by forces since 2015 'Tested' against anti-Assad forces in Syria earlier
 *as per reports
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 BYTE IGOR KONASHENKOV, SPOKESPERSON, RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY https://bit.ly/3L1R0VW
(0:23 - 0:42, 0:51 - 1:18) MOSCOW, RUSSIA 20 MARCH 2022 SOURCE: AP | RUSSIAN GOVT
 TRANSLATION - On the evening of March 19 and in the morning of March 20, strikes were carried out with long-range precision weapons on Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities. Workshops for the repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles damaged in hostilities were destroyed by the sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles, launched from the waters of the Black Sea at the Nezhin repair plant. From the waters of the Caspian Sea, sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles, as well as from the airspace over the territory of the Crimea, Kinzhal aviation missile systems with hypersonic aero-ballistic missiles destroyed a large storage base for fuels and lubricants of the Ukrainian armed forces near the settlement of Kostiantynivka, Mykolaiv region. From this base, the main supplies of fuel for Ukrainian armoured vehicles were carried out in the combat areas in southern Ukraine.
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CAPTIONS Russia claims use of Kalibr missile in Ukraine Kalibr used against Ukrainian workshops: Russia Earlier, Russia claimed first use of Kinzhal missile

<div>Moscow said that the Kalibr missiles were used to destroy workshops for repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles.</div>

A day after Russia announced its first use of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/ukraine-what-s-kinzhal-missile-russia-s-newest-weapon-used-in-war-faster-than-sound-nuclear-capable-1647699610811">hypersonic Kinzhal missile</a>, the Russian defence ministry claimed that it had also launched the Kalibr missile against targets in Ukraine.&nbsp;Moscow said that the Kalibr missiles were used to destroy workshops for repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles and Ukrainian fuel and lubricant storage bases.
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The Kalibr is a land-attack cruise missile, which reportedly flies at up to 3 times speed of sound. Its estimated range is 1,500-2,500 km. The missile can be launched&nbsp;from ships and submarines, and is being used by Russian forces since 2015. It was earlier 'tested' against anti-Assad forces in Syria, as per reports.
Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson for the Russian defence ministry said, "On the evening of March 19 and in the morning of March 20, strikes were carried out with long-range precision weapons on Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities. Workshops for the repair of Ukrainian armoured vehicles damaged in hostilities were destroyed by the sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles, launched from the waters of the Black Sea at the Nezhin repair plant."
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Konashenkov added, "From the waters of the Caspian Sea, sea-based Kalibr cruise missiles, as well as from the airspace over the territory of the Crimea, Kinzhal aviation missile systems with hypersonic aero-ballistic missiles destroyed a large storage base for fuels and lubricants of the Ukrainian armed forces near the settlement of Kostiantynivka, Mykolaiv region. From this base, the main supplies of fuel for Ukrainian armoured vehicles were carried out in the combat areas in southern Ukraine."
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In a significant escalation of the war in Ukraine, Russia claimed to have used its newest Kinzhal missiles for the first time on March 18.
The name means 'dagger' in Russian. It's an air-launched hypersonic missile, as per reports. It can reportedly carry 480 kg nuclear payload.
The Kinzhal missile can reportedly accelerate up to 4,900 km/h, to reach an estimated top speed 12,350 km/h, ten times the speed of sound. Its estimated range is 1,500-2,000 km.
It was reportedly unveiled by President Vladimir Putin in 2018.
 
Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson of the Russian defence ministry said, "On 18 March, the Kinzhal aviation rocket system with hypersonic ballistic missiles destroyed a big underground missile arsenal with aerial ammunition of the Ukrainian forces in the settlement of Deliatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The Bastion coastal missile system destroyed the electronic intelligence centres of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the settlements of Velykyi Dalnyk and Velykodolynske in the Odesa region."

What's Kinzhal missile, Russia's newest weapon used in Ukraine war?

Russia claimed to have used its newest Kinzhal missiles for the first time on March 18 in Ukraine.

Ukraine | What's Kinzhal missile, Russia's newest weapon used in war? Faster than sound, nuclear-capable

THUMBNAIL TEXT 6 FEATURES OF KINZHAL 'DAGGER' MISSILE
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 IGOR KONASHENKOV, SPOKESPERSON, RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY https://bit.ly/3tmGCC6
(0:00 - 0:08) TRANSLATION -&nbsp;On 18 March, the Kinzhal aviation rocket system with hypersonic ballistic missiles destroyed a big underground Ukrainian missile arsenal.
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 In a significant escalation of the war in Ukraine, Russia claimed to have used its newest Kinzhal missiles for the first time on March 18. Here's what's known about the Kinzhal missile.
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 HEADER - RUSSIA'S KINZHAL MISSILE
 Name means 'dagger' in Russian
Air-launched hypersonic missile Can carry 480 kg nuclear payload
Acceleration up to 4,900 km/h Estimated top speed 12,350 km/h
Estimated range 1,500-2,000 km
Flies at 10 times the speed of sound Unveiled by President Putin in 2018
 *as per reports
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 BYTE IGOR KONASHENKOV, SPOKESPERSON, RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY https://bit.ly/3tmGCC6
(0:00 - 0:24) MOSCOW, RUSSIA 19 MARCH 2022 SOURCE: AP | RUSSIAN GOVT
 TRANSLATION - On 18 March, the Kinzhal aviation rocket system with hypersonic ballistic missiles destroyed a big underground missile arsenal with aerial ammunition of the Ukrainian forces in the settlement of Deliatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The Bastion coastal missile system destroyed the electronic intelligence centres of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the settlements of Velykyi Dalnyk and Velykodolynske in the Odesa region.
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 CAPTIONS Russia claimed use of Kinzhal missiles Kinzhal missile's first reported use Destroyed Ukrainian missile depot: Russia

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In a significant escalation of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/roger-federer-to-donate-500-000-for-ukrainian-children-s-education-1647690452259">war in Ukraine</a>, Russia claimed to have used its newest Kinzhal missiles for the first time on March 18.
The name means 'dagger' in Russian. It's an air-launched hypersonic missile, as per reports. It can reportedly carry 480 kg nuclear payload.
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The Kinzhal missile can reportedly accelerate up to 4,900 km/h, to reach an estimated top speed 12,350 km/h, ten times the speed of sound. Its estimated range is 1,500-2,000 km.
It was reportedly unveiled by President Vladimir Putin in 2018.
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Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson of the Russian defence ministry said, "On 18 March, the Kinzhal aviation rocket system with hypersonic ballistic missiles destroyed a big underground missile arsenal with aerial ammunition of the Ukrainian forces in the settlement of Deliatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
The Bastion coastal missile system destroyed the electronic intelligence centres of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the settlements of Velykyi Dalnyk and Velykodolynske in the Odesa region."
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gave a statement in Rajya Sabha on the accidental firing of a missile that landed inside Pakistan on March 9.
Singh said that the exact cause of the incident can be known only through a probe. "I would also like to say that in the context of this incident, standard operating procedures of operations, maintenance and inspections are also being reviewed," the defence minister added.
Rajnath Singh also assured the House that India's missile system is "highly safe and secure", adding that if any shortcoming is found, it'll immediately be rectified.
On March 9, an Indian missile was accidentally fired and it landed in Pakistan. The Defence Ministry had on March 11 called the incident "deeply regrettable". It added that incident was caused by a technical malfunction in the course of its routine maintenance.
Pakistan had summoned India's Charge d'Affaires at in Islamabad and conveyed its strong protest over the "unprovoked" violation of its airspace by the supersonic "projectile" of Indian origin.

Here's what Rajnath Singh told Parliament on Indian missile that landed in Pakistan

Here's what Rajnath Singh told Parliament on Indian missile that accidentally landed in Pakistan

Rajnath Singh on Indian missile that landed in Pakistan
SOPs on missile&nbsp;inspection being reviewed: Rajnath
"India's missile system is highly safe and secure": Singh
"If any shortcoming is found, it'll immediately be rectified"
On March 9, an Indian missile accidentally landed in Pakistan
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gave a statement in Rajya Sabha on the accidental firing of a missile that landed inside Pakistan on March 9.
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday gave a statement in Rajya Sabha on the accidental firing of a missile that landed inside Pakistan on March 9.
Singh said that the exact cause of the incident can be known only through a probe. "I would also like to say that in the context of this incident, standard operating procedures of operations, maintenance and inspections are also being reviewed," the defence minister added.
Rajnath Singh also assured the House that India's missile system is "highly safe and secure", adding that if any shortcoming is found, it'll immediately be rectified.
On March 9, an Indian missile was accidentally fired and it landed in Pakistan. The Defence Ministry had on March 11 called the incident "deeply regrettable". It added that incident was caused by a technical malfunction in the course of its routine maintenance.
Pakistan had summoned India's Charge d'Affaires at in Islamabad and conveyed its strong protest over the "unprovoked" violation of its airspace by the supersonic "projectile" of Indian origin.

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