QUASI BALLISTIC MISSILE
Defence Ministry clears proposal to buy 'Pralay' ballistic missiles for Indian Army
The Indian Defence Ministry has approved the purchase of a regiment of 'Pralay' ballistic missiles for the Indian Army. These missiles will be deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan and will have a range of 150-500 km. The decision comes after a similar proposal was cleared for the Indian Air Force. The 'Pralay' missile is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile that can change its path midair and defeat interceptor missiles.
Arms deal on the agenda at Kim Jong Un's potential meeting with Putin in Russia?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet soon to discuss potential arms deals, indicating closer ties between the two countries. Russia, facing isolation over the Ukraine war, sees value in North Korea, while North Korea benefits from Moscow's need for allies. North Korea has historically relied on Soviet aid, but relations have improved recently, with Russia opposing new sanctions on North Korea and publicly supporting Moscow's actions in Ukraine. Economic ties have also strengthened, with the resumption of train travel and oil exports between the two countries.
Russia and North Korea forge closer ties amid shared isolation
North Korea was heavily reliant on Soviet aid for decades, and when the Soviet Union collapsed in the 1990s, it contributed to a deadly famine in the North. Pyongyang's leaders have tended to try to use Beijing and Moscow to balance each other. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un initially had a relatively cool relationship with Russia and China, which both joined the United States in imposing strict sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear tests. After his country's last nuclear test in 2017, Kim took steps to repair ties.
India clears Pralay tactical ballistic missiles for armed forces, to be deployed along China border
At present, the Pralay ballistic missiles can take out targets from 150 to 500 kms and are extremely difficult to intercept for the enemy through interceptor missiles.
Indian forces acquiring 'Pralay' ballistic missile for striking targets at 150-500 Km
"Pralay' is a quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. The advanced missile has been developed in a way to able to defeat interceptor missiles. It has the ability to change its path after covering a certain range midair," sources said.
India successfully tests new-generation 'Pralay' missile for second consecutive day
The launch was monitored by all the range sensors and instruments including Telemetry, Radar and Electro-Optic Tracking System deployed across the eastern coast and the down range ships positioned near the impact point.
