multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV)

Maiden Test for India’s Agni-5 MIRV Missile

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Taking Stock of India’s Evolving Unmanned Undersea Capabilities

On March 11, the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) undertook the maiden test of its indigenously developed Agni-V MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle) missile.  According to a Ministry of Defense press release, the flight test, named Mission Divyastra, was launched from a missile launch site on Abdul Kalam Island off the coast … Read more

Strategic Shifts: India’s MIRV Milestone and Nuclear Policy Dynamics

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Strategic Shifts: India’s MIRV Milestone and Nuclear Policy Dynamics

In a pivotal moment for India’s national security landscape, recent developments in the country’s missile program signaled a significant leap in technological prowess. The successful testing of Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology on the Agni-V ballistic missile has not only bolstered India’s strategic capabilities but also raised questions about the potential impact on … Read more