The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress that enters service as the B-52J in the 2030s will have new engines, a new radar, new communications systems, a redesigned cockpit, and new avionics. The thing that will remain from the original 1950s aircraft is essentially the metal airframe, the structural skeleton. Everything that makes the aircraft function will be, effectively, new. It raises a question that aerospace engineers and philosophers might argue over in equal measure: at what point does an aircraft stop being the thing it started as?&nbsp;The $2 Billion Engine Swap&nbsp;In January 2026, the US Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to begin replacing the engines on all 76 of its active B-52H bombers. The aircraft currently runs on eight Pratt and Whitney TF33 turbofan engines, powerplants that date back to the 1960s. These will be replaced with Rolls-Royce F130 engines, a modern commercial turbofan adapted for military use. Rolls-Royce will manufacture more than 608 of these engines at its facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new engines are expected to be significantly more fuel-efficient, extending the B-52's already considerable range and reducing its operating costs.&nbsp;The New Radar and Electronics&nbsp;Beyond the engines, each B-52 will also receive a Raytheon AN/APQ-188 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, a modern system that replaces the mechanically-scanned radar the aircraft has used for decades. New communications systems for both conventional and nuclear missions are also being installed, along with a redesigned crew compartment intended to make the aircraft's interior less of a 1960s time capsule. Boeing delivered the first B-52H fitted with the new AESA radar to the Air Force in early 2026 for ground and aerial testing.&nbsp;A New Name For a New Aircraft?&nbsp;The Air Force has already acknowledged that these changes are significant enough to warrant a new designation. The upgraded aircraft will be called the B-52J — the first designation change since the H-model was introduced in 1961, over 60 years ago. Initial operating capability for the B-52J is projected for 2033. When it arrives, the Air Force will have an aircraft whose airframe is roughly 70 years old but whose engines, radar, avionics, and cockpit are entirely 21st century.&nbsp;The Ship of Theseus at 50,000 Feet&nbsp;The ancient philosophical puzzle known as the Ship of Theseus asks whether a ship that has had every single plank replaced over time is still the same ship. The B-52J presents a real-world version of that question. The answer the US Air Force has settled on is pragmatic rather than philosophical: the airframe is structurally sound, the aircraft is irreplaceable in its role, and replacing everything around it is dramatically cheaper than designing and building a new strategic bomber from scratch. By that logic, the B-52 is not just one aircraft — it is a platform that has been continuously rebuilt around a skeleton that first flew over 70 years ago, and will keep flying for at least 30 more.

The US Air Force is spending $2 billion on new Rolls-Royce engines, a new AESA radar, and a new designation for its 60-year-old B-52. Is it still the same aircraft?

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress that enters service as the B-52J in the 2030s will have new engines, a new radar, new communications systems, a redesigned cockpit, and new avionics. The thing that will remain from the original 1950s aircraft is essentially the metal airframe, the structural skeleton. Everything that makes the aircraft function will be, effectively, new. It raises a question that aerospace engineers and philosophers might argue over in equal measure: at what point does an aircraft stop being the thing it started as? The $2 Billion Engine Swap In January 2026, the US Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to begin replacing the engines on all 76 of its active B-52H bombers. The aircraft currently runs on eight Pratt and Whitney TF33 turbofan engines, powerplants that date back to the 1960s. These will be replaced with Rolls-Royce F130 engines, a modern commercial turbofan adapted for military use. Rolls-Royce will manufacture more than 608 of these engines at its facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new engines are expected to be significantly more fuel-efficient, extending the B-52's already considerable range and reducing its operating costs. The New Radar and Electronics Beyond the engines, each B-52 will also receive a Raytheon AN/APQ-188 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar, a modern system that replaces the mechanically-scanned radar the aircraft has used for decades. New communications systems for both conventional and nuclear missions are also being installed, along with a redesigned crew compartment intended to make the aircraft's interior less of a 1960s time capsule. Boeing delivered the first B-52H fitted with the new AESA radar to the Air Force in early 2026 for ground and aerial testing. A New Name For a New Aircraft? The Air Force has already acknowledged that these changes are significant enough to warrant a new designation. The upgraded aircraft will be called the B-52J — the first designation change since the H-model was introduced in 1961, over 60 years ago. Initial operating capability for the B-52J is projected for 2033. When it arrives, the Air Force will have an aircraft whose airframe is roughly 70 years old but whose engines, radar, avionics, and cockpit are entirely 21st century. The Ship of Theseus at 50,000 Feet The ancient philosophical puzzle known as the Ship of Theseus asks whether a ship that has had every single plank replaced over time is still the same ship. The B-52J presents a real-world version of that question. The answer the US Air Force has settled on is pragmatic rather than philosophical: the airframe is structurally sound, the aircraft is irreplaceable in its role, and replacing everything around it is dramatically cheaper than designing and building a new strategic bomber from scratch. By that logic, the B-52 is not just one aircraft — it is a platform that has been continuously rebuilt around a skeleton that first flew over 70 years ago, and will keep flying for at least 30 more.

New Rolls-Royce engines. A new AESA radar. A new crew compartment. A new designation, the B-52J. The US Air Force is spending $2 billion to replace the most critical systems on a 60-year-old aircraft.

The B-52 has been upgraded so many times almost nothing original is left, so is it still the same plane?

On Friday, India successfully conducted the flight-trial of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the missile was tested with multiple payloads designed to strike ‘different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region.’ The trial marks a significant advancement in India’s long-range strategic delivery systems.<h3>Complex trajectory tracking and mission validation</h3>The missile’s full flight path, from lift-off to impact, was monitored through an integrated network of ground-based and ship-based telemetry and tracking stations. PIB noted that “flight data confirmed that all mission objectives were met during the trial,” with each independently targeted re-entry vehicle accurately reaching its designated location. The coordinated tracking ensured real-time validation of the missile’s performance parameters across its entire trajectory.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-tara-drdo-s-new-glide-kit-turns-unguided-bombs-into-smart-weapons-features-explained-1778232869949">What Is TARA? DRDO’s new glide kit turns unguided bombs into smart weapons; Features explained</a>&nbsp;In a post on the social media platform X, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) informed about the successful flight-trial of AGNI MIRV.

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&nbsp;<h3>Indigenous development and institutional coordination</h3>The system has been developed by laboratories under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with support from Indian industry partners. The trial was witnessed by senior DRDO scientists and Indian Army personnel, underscoring close institutional coordination in strategic weapons development. The government highlighted that the system demonstrates India’s ability to engage multiple strategic targets using a single missile platform.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-four-foot-crewmen-emerged-from-ufos-declassified-fbi-files-reveal-chilling-1960s-reports-1778328154740">‘Four-foot crewmen’ emerged from UFOs? Declassified FBI files reveal chilling 1960s reports</a><h3>Government response and broader defence context</h3>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the successful test. He stated that the development “will add an incredible capability to the country’s defence preparedness against the growing threat perceptions,” according to official sources.&nbsp;The test follows closely after another indigenous breakthrough on Thursday, when India conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha. Developed jointly by DRDO and the Indian Air Force, TARA converts unguided aerial munitions into precision-guided weapons with extended range, reflecting a broader push towards advanced, cost-efficient strike capabilities.

The missile’s full flight path, from lift-off to impact, was monitored through an integrated network of ground-based and ship-based telemetry and tracking stations.

On Friday, India successfully conducted the flight-trial of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the missile was tested with multiple payloads designed to strike ‘different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region.’ The trial marks a significant advancement in India’s long-range strategic delivery systems. Complex trajectory tracking and mission validation The missile’s full flight path, from lift-off to impact, was monitored through an integrated network of ground-based and ship-based telemetry and tracking stations. PIB noted that “flight data confirmed that all mission objectives were met during the trial,” with each independently targeted re-entry vehicle accurately reaching its designated location. The coordinated tracking ensured real-time validation of the missile’s performance parameters across its entire trajectory. ALSO READ: What Is TARA? DRDO’s new glide kit turns unguided bombs into smart weapons; Features explained In a post on the social media platform X, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) informed about the successful flight-trial of AGNI MIRV.

The missile’s full flight path, from lift-off to impact, was monitored through an integrated network of ground-based and ship-based telemetry and tracking stations.

'A single missile, multiple warheads, multiple targets': India successfully tests Advanced Agni missile with MIRV system

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India has started building a new version of its powerful Agni-5 missile, designed specifically to destroy deeply buried enemy targets. The advanced missile will be able to carry a massive warhead and penetrate fortified underground facilities, India Today has reported.<h2>DRDO builds new missile to destroy underground military sites</h2>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon. The upgraded missile will reportedly carry a warhead weighing up to 7,500 kg, capable of penetrating 80 to 100 metres underground, the report said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-developing-nuclear-missile-that-could-hit-india-us-what-are-intercontinental-nuclear-ballistic-missiles-why-is-washington-worried-1750869386417">Pakistan developing nuclear missile that could hit India, US: What are Intercontinental Nuclear Ballistic Missiles? Why is Washington&nbsp;worried?</a>This marks a major shift from India’s current missile capabilities, which are aimed at conventional surface-level targets. The new missile will be used to target enemy command centres, missile silos, and nuclear infrastructure hidden beneath layers of reinforced concrete.<h2>Inspired by recent US strikes on Iran</h2>The development comes shortly after the United States launched a surprise airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities using Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs on June 22. B-2 bombers were used to drop bunker-buster bombs on nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.Unlike the US, which relies on large, expensive aircraft to deliver such bombs, India is taking a different route by creating a missile-based system with greater flexibility and faster response time.<h2>Two versions of the missile in the works</h2>According to the report, two different Agni-5 variants are currently being developed:• An airburst variant for striking above-ground targets• A deep-penetration version aimed at underground infrastructureBoth versions are expected to feature hypersonic speed, potentially reaching between Mach 8 and Mach 20. However, the range of the upgraded missiles would be reduced to around 2,500 kilometres, as the focus shifts from long-distance deterrence to precision strike capability.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon.

India has started building a new version of its powerful Agni-5 missile, designed specifically to destroy deeply buried enemy targets. The advanced missile will be able to carry a massive warhead and penetrate fortified underground facilities, India Today has reported. DRDO builds new missile to destroy underground military sites The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon. The upgraded missile will reportedly carry a warhead weighing up to 7,500 kg, capable of penetrating 80 to 100 metres underground, the report said. Also read: Pakistan developing nuclear missile that could hit India, US: What are Intercontinental Nuclear Ballistic Missiles? Why is Washington worried? This marks a major shift from India’s current missile capabilities, which are aimed at conventional surface-level targets. The new missile will be used to target enemy command centres, missile silos, and nuclear infrastructure hidden beneath layers of reinforced concrete. Inspired by recent US strikes on Iran The development comes shortly after the United States launched a surprise airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities using Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs on June 22. B-2 bombers were used to drop bunker-buster bombs on nuclear enrichment sites at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Unlike the US, which relies on large, expensive aircraft to deliver such bombs, India is taking a different route by creating a missile-based system with greater flexibility and faster response time. Two versions of the missile in the works According to the report, two different Agni-5 variants are currently being developed: • An airburst variant for striking above-ground targets • A deep-penetration version aimed at underground infrastructure Both versions are expected to feature hypersonic speed, potentially reaching between Mach 8 and Mach 20. However, the range of the upgraded missiles would be reduced to around 2,500 kilometres, as the focus shifts from long-distance deterrence to precision strike capability.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is modifying the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to turn it into a bunker-busting weapon.

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India is ramping up its efforts to counter China's growing naval presence and expansionist ambitions in the Indian Ocean Region. It is actively countering this by increasing its naval capability. At the centre of the effort is the K-6 nuclear-capable missile, which is designed to stand toe-to-toe with China's intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) JL-3.&nbsp;<h2>K-6: India's deep-sea deterrent</h2>Being developed by India's premier R&amp;D institute, Defence Research and Development Organisation, &nbsp;K-6 is still under construction in its Advanced Naval Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad, and information is classified. Some details are revealed through media leaks, which suggest that K-6 will have a range of &nbsp;8,000 km or more, it will be hypersonic, and multiple independent targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV) capabled, which allows multiple nuclear warheads to be sent to their independent targets from the bus at different speeds and different trajectories. This is a major technological upgrade in the K-series. It is capable of carrying conventional as well as nuclear warheads and will be guided by advanced inertial and satellite-based systems. It will be launched with Arihant-class nuclear submarines, possibly future S5-class SSBNs, with a velocity going as high as Mach 7. India already has other K-series warheads, which are equipped in the Arihant-class nuclear submarine. However, K-6 significantly increases speed.&nbsp;<h2>How does it fare with JL-3?</h2>This is the dragon's long arm with a range of 12000 km, allowing it to reach currently as far as the United States, from within its continental waters. It has a payload capacity of up to 3 megatons. It is launched from the Type 096 and upgraded Type 094A SSBNs.Similar to the K-6, the JL-3 is MIRV-capable, nuclear-armed, and guided by advanced inertial and satellite-based systems. It has been in use since 2020. It is estimated to travel at a speed of over Mach 20, making it extremely difficult to intercept.In comparison to the K-6, JL3 outpaces it; however, the increased range of K-6 puts it well within the range of strategic targets of the patrol zones in the Bay of Bengal or the southern Indian Ocean. &nbsp;In terms of pure numbers, JL-3 is much superior to K-6. However, K-6 establishes some sort of deterrence for the Chinese navy, as it puts all of them within Indian range. However, both of them are working with their submarines to perfect their stealth technology, investing in deep-sea sonar-evading designs and endurance building using air-independent propulsion and possibly nuclear-powered upgrades.&nbsp;&nbsp;

India accelerates its effort to tackle Chinese dominance in the Indian Ocean region, by actively trying to develop K-6 missiles which will significantly increase the range of Indian submarines.

India is ramping up its efforts to counter China's growing naval presence and expansionist ambitions in the Indian Ocean Region. It is actively countering this by increasing its naval capability. At the centre of the effort is the K-6 nuclear-capable missile, which is designed to stand toe-to-toe with China's intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) JL-3. K-6: India's deep-sea deterrent Being developed by India's premier R&D institute, Defence Research and Development Organisation, K-6 is still under construction in its Advanced Naval Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad, and information is classified. Some details are revealed through media leaks, which suggest that K-6 will have a range of 8,000 km or more, it will be hypersonic, and multiple independent targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV) capabled, which allows multiple nuclear warheads to be sent to their independent targets from the bus at different speeds and different trajectories. This is a major technological upgrade in the K-series. It is capable of carrying conventional as well as nuclear warheads and will be guided by advanced inertial and satellite-based systems. It will be launched with Arihant-class nuclear submarines, possibly future S5-class SSBNs, with a velocity going as high as Mach 7. India already has other K-series warheads, which are equipped in the Arihant-class nuclear submarine. However, K-6 significantly increases speed. How does it fare with JL-3? This is the dragon's long arm with a range of 12000 km, allowing it to reach currently as far as the United States, from within its continental waters. It has a payload capacity of up to 3 megatons. It is launched from the Type 096 and upgraded Type 094A SSBNs. Similar to the K-6, the JL-3 is MIRV-capable, nuclear-armed, and guided by advanced inertial and satellite-based systems. It has been in use since 2020. It is estimated to travel at a speed of over Mach 20, making it extremely difficult to intercept. In comparison to the K-6, JL3 outpaces it; however, the increased range of K-6 puts it well within the range of strategic targets of the patrol zones in the Bay of Bengal or the southern Indian Ocean. In terms of pure numbers, JL-3 is much superior to K-6. However, K-6 establishes some sort of deterrence for the Chinese navy, as it puts all of them within Indian range. However, both of them are working with their submarines to perfect their stealth technology, investing in deep-sea sonar-evading designs and endurance building using air-independent propulsion and possibly nuclear-powered upgrades.

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India on Sunday successfully test-fired a 3,500-kilometre range nuclear-capable missile that can be launched from a submarine. The missile is being developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is to be fitted into the indigenously built Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarines of the Indian Navy.

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Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-light-combat-helicopters-trail-underway-at-pokhran-30332">Pokhran firing ranges</a>.

"The missiles were test-fired during both day and night on Sunday during the trials. All three tests were successful," DRDO officials said. Government sources said the missile is in the final stages of being inducted into the Army which will use it by mounting them on the modified armored vehicles.&nbsp;

The Defence Acquisition Council has last year approved the procurement of DRDO`s designed and developed NAG Missile System (NAMIS) at the cost of Rs 524 crore.&nbsp;

The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA).&nbsp;

The NAG missile is a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which has top attack capabilities that can effectively engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during day and night.&nbsp;

The successful induction of the NAG missile into the Army is expected to give a quantum boost to the Army`s capability against enemy armor.

The Army and DRDO are supposed to carry out more tests of the missiles on Monday also to further validate the missile`s capabilities.&nbsp;

Nag was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s.

&nbsp;The other missiles developed under the project include the Agni, Prithvi, and Akash and all three of them have been successfully developed and inducted into the armed forces.

The Trishul project was shut down after being developed as a technology demonstrator.

Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges.

Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges. "The missiles were test-fired during both day and night on Sunday during the trials. All three tests were successful," DRDO officials said. Government sources said the missile is in the final stages of being inducted into the Army which will use it by mounting them on the modified armored vehicles. The Defence Acquisition Council has last year approved the procurement of DRDO`s designed and developed NAG Missile System (NAMIS) at the cost of Rs 524 crore. The system includes a third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, the NAG, along with the Missile Carrier Vehicle (NAMICA). The NAG missile is a third generation anti-tank guided missile, which has top attack capabilities that can effectively engage and destroy all known enemy tanks during day and night. The successful induction of the NAG missile into the Army is expected to give a quantum boost to the Army`s capability against enemy armor. The Army and DRDO are supposed to carry out more tests of the missiles on Monday also to further validate the missile`s capabilities. Nag was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s. The other missiles developed under the project include the Agni, Prithvi, and Akash and all three of them have been successfully developed and inducted into the armed forces. The Trishul project was shut down after being developed as a technology demonstrator.

Defence Research and Development Organisation carries out three successful Nag missile tests in one day in Pokhran

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The BCCI Selection Committee, along with India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri, met in Mumbai on Monday to select India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup to be played in England and Wales.

In a press conference, BCCI announced that Virat Kohli will be the captain and Rohit Sharma the vice-captain of Team India. Shikhar Dhawan is also in the squad.

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The Election Commission of India on Monday banned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BSP supremo Mayawati from election campaigning for 72 and 48 hours respectively. As per reports, the ban will come into effect from Tuesday 6 am.&nbsp;

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India on Monday successfully test fired its 1,000-km strike range sub-sonic cruise missile 'Nirbhay' off the coast of Odisha.

"All the mission objectives of the test have been achieved and the missile performed very well during the entire flight duration," officials in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.

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Monsoon is likely to be "near normal" this year, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Monday.

Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average (LPA), M. Rajeevan, secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said.

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday tweeted out saying that although he is ready for an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party and can give 4 Lok Sabha seats for the party, "Mr Kejriwal has done another U turn!"

KL Rahul and Dinesh Karthik in, Rishabh Pant out as India's ICC World Cup squad announced The BCCI Selection Committee, along with India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri, met in Mumbai on Monday to select India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup to be played in England and Wales.

KL Rahul and Dinesh Karthik in, Rishabh Pant out as India's ICC World Cup squad announced The BCCI Selection Committee, along with India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri, met in Mumbai on Monday to select India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup to be played in England and Wales. In a press conference, BCCI announced that Virat Kohli will be the captain and Rohit Sharma the vice-captain of Team India. Shikhar Dhawan is also in the squad. Election Commission bars Yogi Adityanath from campaigning for 3 days, Mayawati for 2 days The Election Commission of India on Monday banned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BSP supremo Mayawati from election campaigning for 72 and 48 hours respectively. As per reports, the ban will come into effect from Tuesday 6 am. India successfully test fires 'Nirbhay' missile capable of deceiving enemy radars India on Monday successfully test fired its 1,000-km strike range sub-sonic cruise missile 'Nirbhay' off the coast of Odisha. "All the mission objectives of the test have been achieved and the missile performed very well during the entire flight duration," officials in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said. Monsoon likely to be near normal this year: India Meteorological Department Monsoon is likely to be "near normal" this year, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Monday. Monsoon is likely to be 96 per cent of the long period average (LPA), M. Rajeevan, secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said. 'Time's running out; ready to give 4 seats,' says Rahul Gandhi on alliance with AAP Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday tweeted out saying that although he is ready for an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party and can give 4 Lok Sabha seats for the party, "Mr Kejriwal has done another U turn!"

News brief: Big stories of the day

India has said it has no intention of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-low-earth-orbit-satellite-against-which-india-launched-a-surgical-strike-in-space-205974">entering into an arms race</a> in outer space and Anti-Satellite Missile(ASAT) test was done just to "verify" that the country has the "capability to safeguard our space assets."

The test, Mission Shakti which was carried out by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/all-you-need-to-know-about-mission-shakti-indias-anti-satellite-missile-test-205998">Defence Research and Development Organisation</a> (DRDO) and was conducted from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island launch complex.&nbsp;

Remember that has been a long-standing policy of the Indian government there should not be any weaponisation of Outer Space and that space must be used only for peaceful purposes.

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The Ministry of external affairs( MEA) frequently asked questions (FAQ) released after the test said, "India believes that Outer space is the common heritage of humankind and it is the responsibility of all space-faring nations to preserve and promote the benefits flowing from advances made in space technology and its applications for all."

With this test, according to the FAQ, "India was able to demonstrate its capability to intercept a satellite in outer space based on complete indigenous technology. DRDO’s Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor was used to target an Indian satellite."

On the question of why the test was done now, India said since it had "acquired the required degree of confidence to ensure its success".

Since the test was done in the lower atmosphere, India has said, there isn't much space debris. Finance minister Arun Jaitley in a presser said, "In a matter of three weeks the whole environment will be debris free".

New Delhi in the past has participated in Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination (IADC) activities with regard to space debris management.

India has also already clarified that the test is not against any country and the test provides deterrence against threats.

India is a party to all the major international treaties relating to Outer Space.

New Delhi supports UNGA resolution 69/32 on No First Placement of Weapons on Outer Space and has called for substantive legal measures to ensure the prevention of an arms race in outer space.

India has also ratified the 1967 Outer Space Treaty which prohibits weapons of mass destruction in outer space. 
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India has said it has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space and Anti-Satellite Missile(ASAT) test was done just to "verify" that the country has the "capability to safeguard our space assets.

India has said it has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space and Anti-Satellite Missile(ASAT) test was done just to "verify" that the country has the "capability to safeguard our space assets." The test, Mission Shakti which was carried out by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and was conducted from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island launch complex. Remember that has been a long-standing policy of the Indian government there should not be any weaponisation of Outer Space and that space must be used only for peaceful purposes. The Ministry of external affairs( MEA) frequently asked questions (FAQ) released after the test said, "India believes that Outer space is the common heritage of humankind and it is the responsibility of all space-faring nations to preserve and promote the benefits flowing from advances made in space technology and its applications for all." With this test, according to the FAQ, "India was able to demonstrate its capability to intercept a satellite in outer space based on complete indigenous technology. DRDO’s Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor was used to target an Indian satellite." On the question of why the test was done now, India said since it had "acquired the required degree of confidence to ensure its success". Since the test was done in the lower atmosphere, India has said, there isn't much space debris. Finance minister Arun Jaitley in a presser said, "In a matter of three weeks the whole environment will be debris free". New Delhi in the past has participated in Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination (IADC) activities with regard to space debris management. India has also already clarified that the test is not against any country and the test provides deterrence against threats. India is a party to all the major international treaties relating to Outer Space. New Delhi supports UNGA resolution 69/32 on No First Placement of Weapons on Outer Space and has called for substantive legal measures to ensure the prevention of an arms race in outer space. India has also ratified the 1967 Outer Space Treaty which prohibits weapons of mass destruction in outer space.

No intention of entering into arms race in outer space: India after ASAT test

India today test-fired Agni-V missile from launch pad no 4 of integrated test range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam island off Odisha coast.

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The missile -&nbsp;the most advanced missile in the Agni series - has a range of 5000 km. It is a surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile.

The user associate test-flight of the missile has further boosted indigenous missile capabilities and deterrence strength of the country.

All radars, tracking systems and range stations monitored the flight performance, defence sources said.

Agni-V is capable of carrying nuclear warhead of about 1.5 tonnes.

The sleek missile was test-fired from a canister launcher at 9:53am (local time). Describing the trial as &quot;fully successful&quot;, the sources said, the sophisticated missile travelled for 19 minutes and covered 4,900 km.

After four successful developmental trials, this was the first user associate test of Agni-5 missile, sources added.

The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The missile is so programmed that after reaching the peak of its trajectory it will turn towards Earth to continue its journey towards the intended target with an increased speed due to the attraction of the earth&#39;s gravitational pull, a DRDO official said.

Its path is precisely directed by the advanced on-board computer and inertial navigation system, the official added.

The first two successful flights of Agni-5 in 2012 and 2013 were in open configuration.

India has at present in its armoury of Agni series, Agni-1 with 700 km range, Agni-2 with 2,000 km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with 2,500 km to more than 3,500km range.

The first test of Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, the second on September 15, 2013, the third on January 31, 2015 and fourth trial on December 26, 2016 from the same base.

(With inputs from PTI)

The missile was launched from Abdul Kalam island off Odisha coast.

India today test-fired Agni-V missile from launch pad no 4 of integrated test range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam island off Odisha coast. × The missile - the most advanced missile in the Agni series - has a range of 5000 km. It is a surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile. The user associate test-flight of the missile has further boosted indigenous missile capabilities and deterrence strength of the country. All radars, tracking systems and range stations monitored the flight performance, defence sources said. Agni-V is capable of carrying nuclear warhead of about 1.5 tonnes. The sleek missile was test-fired from a canister launcher at 9:53am (local time). Describing the trial as "fully successful", the sources said, the sophisticated missile travelled for 19 minutes and covered 4,900 km. After four successful developmental trials, this was the first user associate test of Agni-5 missile, sources added. The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is so programmed that after reaching the peak of its trajectory it will turn towards Earth to continue its journey towards the intended target with an increased speed due to the attraction of the earth's gravitational pull, a DRDO official said. Its path is precisely directed by the advanced on-board computer and inertial navigation system, the official added. The first two successful flights of Agni-5 in 2012 and 2013 were in open configuration. India has at present in its armoury of Agni series, Agni-1 with 700 km range, Agni-2 with 2,000 km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with 2,500 km to more than 3,500km range. The first test of Agni-5 was conducted on April 19, 2012, the second on September 15, 2013, the third on January 31, 2015 and fourth trial on December 26, 2016 from the same base. (With inputs from PTI)

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-V missile

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