India ups the stake in strategic missile race with Agni-V

India ups the stake in strategic missile race with Agni-V

The test of Agni-V not only demonstrates India's technological capability, but also the intent to deter real and potential adversaries. ...
01:19 AM, Apr 20, 2012

Agni-V, INS Chakra give India a deadly punch

Agni-V, INS Chakra give India a deadly punch New Delhi: Agni-V, the 5000-km range surface-to-surface Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, has catapulted India into an extremely select club of countries possessing such a deadly weapons platform. Agni-V gives India the much-needed muscle and a strong deterrence against its nuclear-armed adversaries as the missile can not only target every city of China, but is also capable of reaching Australia, Eastern Europe, North Eastern and...
05:04 PM, Apr 19, 2012

INS Chakra: The silent service under sea

BARAKA |  Surya Gangadharan

As records go, this could be it: An appendix surgery on board an Indian Navy submarine hundreds of feet below the sea. The sailor recovered ...
07:22 PM, Apr 06, 2012

Navy inducts nuclear submarine INS Chakra

Navy inducts nuclear submarine INS Chakra New Delhi: The first operational nuclear attack submarine INS Chakra has been inducted into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Defence Minister AK Antony said that the INS Chakra will ensure security and sovereignty of the country. Antony formally commissioned the Akula II class Nerpa rechristened INS Chakra into the Navy at the Ship Building Complex. India has earlier leased and operated Charlie Class Russian...
11:48 AM, Apr 04, 2012

India's first N-submarine to be unveiled today

India's first N-submarine to be unveiled today New Delhi: Defence Minister Antony will formally unveil the Indian Navy's first operational nuclear attack submarine INS Chakra in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. After a gap of two decades, India is all set to join the elite club of nations having nuclear powered submarines with the induction of the Russian-origin 'Nerpa' into the Navy. Antony will formally commission the Akula II class Nerpa rechristened INS Chakra into the Navy at the...
09:01 AM, Apr 04, 2012

India all set to get Russian nuclear submarine

India all set to get Russian nuclear submarine New Delhi: In a major boost to its defence prowess, India is all set to receive the much-awaited Akula-II class 'Nerpa' nuclear attack submarine from Russia by the month end on a 10-year lease. Russia is set to hand over the nuclear-powered attack submarine by the month end, sources said on Thursday, adding that the vessel will be rechristened as 'INS Chakra'. The submarine, capable of remaining underwater for months,...
09:58 PM, Dec 15, 2011

India all at sea after Russian N-submarine mishap

India all at sea after Russian N-submarine mishap The submarine was to be leased to India. ...
02:42 AM, Nov 10, 2008
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