growing strategic power

A few days ago, the successful testing of the state-of-the-art Agni-5 missile under the Divyastra project is a new chapter in India’s strengthening defense capability. The main feature of Agni-5 missile is that it has been completely developed in the country and all the components included in it are also manufactured in India. This intercontinental ballistic missile has multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle technology attached to it, through which multiple bombs can be fitted in a single missile. Although its declared range is five thousand kilometers, experts estimate that it has a range of eight thousand kilometers. Can be extended up to. This means that the entire China has come under its target. With this test, India has joined the ranks of countries having weapons equipped with such technology – America, Russia, Britain, France and China. Pakistan is also trying to develop such a missile. Considering the attitude of China and Pakistan, the need for various types of advanced weapons is increasing. India’s Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has underlined that China is our main defense challenge and despite the economic crisis, there has been no decline in Pakistan’s military capability.

India has made the production of major weapons and equipment its priority while trying to achieve self-reliance in the defense sector. Work is also underway to build a nuclear-powered submarine with missile firing capability. To strengthen the Navy, various types of warships are being built in India, some of which have also been deployed. In this context, the successful test of anti-satellite missile conducted in March 2019 is especially noteworthy. It was named Mission Shakti. Then Prime Minister Narendra Modi had rightly said that with this capability India has joined the group of elite space powers. It is noteworthy that the Indian government is also considering setting up a rocket force. India has an excellent record in the manufacturing and deployment of various types of missiles. We also have a distinct presence in the field of space research. Apart from efforts for self-reliance, many policy changes have also given new dimensions to the defense scenario. Private participation and cooperation of many countries has not only increased defense power but also given impetus to economic development.