the contribution of APJ Abdul Kalam in missile development
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In the '60s their impact was known by the acronym: MAD or Mutually Assured Destruction. Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMS) having nuclear warheads were the biggest deterrent against a military confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union.
Since then guided missiles fitted with conventional explosives have also become tremendous force multipliers for nations during a battle. With their extensive range they can push a war deep into a country's territory, imperilling even the lives of civilian populations as the Iraqi Scuds did during the Gulf War.
Dreams float on an impatient wind A wind that wants to create a new order. An order of strength and thundering of fire.
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, My Journey, March 1994
In military terms, missiles pack more bang for the buck. They can inflict massive damage at a much lesser cost than conventional weapons.
As an opponent, surface-to-air missiles or SAMs pose a greater danger to strike aircraft than either anti-aircraft guns or jet fighters. On the battlefield, anti-tank missiles with their accuracy and reach give the army a highly lethal option.
Abdul Kalam
Since they require advance rocket propulsion and guidance technology, only a handful of countries such as the US, Russia, China, France and Britain had the capability for making them. And they kept the technology a closely guarded secret. So far India had been dependent mainly on the erstwhile Soviet Union for supply of either SAMs or anti-tank missiles.
Agni's third launch from Chandipur in Orissa
Not any longer. Recently, a series of developments have powered the nation into the rarefied strata of strategic missile competence. Topping the list is the successful third launch of Agni , India's Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), on February 19.
With it, the country now has the capability of delivering one-tonne warheads - even nuclear ones if it so desires - to distances as far as 1,500-2,500 km with a high degree of accuracy. While it has been developed mainly to strike China, Agni's success is viewed with serious concern by the US as it conflicts with its strategic policy of halting the proliferation of nuclear missiles in the region.
Meanwhile, from June, the armed forces will start inducting over 100 Prithvis, the powerful surface-to surface missile. It is the first ever indigenously produced guided missile to become operational. With its range of 150-250 km, Prithvi makes Pakistan's entire territory vulnerable to its lethal attacks.
Also under development are a range of SAMs and a state-of-the-art anti-tank missile. Apart from adding a totally new dimension to its defence capability, the missile programmenow helps India negotiate from a position of strength in international affairs.
Agni's successful launch on 19 february triggered international concern about India's nuclear intentions and escalated U.S. fears of an open-ended missile race.
In California, Timothy McCarthy, senior analyst in the programme for non-proliferation studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, views the recent developments as examples of "the maturation and diversity of India's missile capability". McCarthy, who has been closely monitoring the programme's progress, adds: "The fruits of the labour of India's controversial defence investment in the '80s are now beginning to pay off."
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Since then guided missiles fitted with conventional explosives have also become tremendous force multipliers for nations during a battle. With their extensive range they can push a war deep into a country's territory, imperilling even the lives of civilian populations as the Iraqi Scuds did during the Gulf War.
Dreams float on an impatient wind A wind that wants to create a new order. An order of strength and thundering of fire.
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, My Journey, March 1994
In military terms, missiles pack more bang for the buck. They can inflict massive damage at a much lesser cost than conventional weapons.
As an opponent, surface-to-air missiles or SAMs pose a greater danger to strike aircraft than either anti-aircraft guns or jet fighters. On the battlefield, anti-tank missiles with their accuracy and reach give the army a highly lethal option.
Abdul Kalam
Since they require advance rocket propulsion and guidance technology, only a handful of countries such as the US, Russia, China, France and Britain had the capability for making them. And they kept the technology a closely guarded secret. So far India had been dependent mainly on the erstwhile Soviet Union for supply of either SAMs or anti-tank missiles.
Agni's third launch from Chandipur in Orissa
Not any longer. Recently, a series of developments have powered the nation into the rarefied strata of strategic missile competence. Topping the list is the successful third launch of Agni , India's Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), on February 19.
With it, the country now has the capability of delivering one-tonne warheads - even nuclear ones if it so desires - to distances as far as 1,500-2,500 km with a high degree of accuracy. While it has been developed mainly to strike China, Agni's success is viewed with serious concern by the US as it conflicts with its strategic policy of halting the proliferation of nuclear missiles in the region.
Meanwhile, from June, the armed forces will start inducting over 100 Prithvis, the powerful surface-to surface missile. It is the first ever indigenously produced guided missile to become operational. With its range of 150-250 km, Prithvi makes Pakistan's entire territory vulnerable to its lethal attacks.
Also under development are a range of SAMs and a state-of-the-art anti-tank missile. Apart from adding a totally new dimension to its defence capability, the missile programmenow helps India negotiate from a position of strength in international affairs.
Agni's successful launch on 19 february triggered international concern about India's nuclear intentions and escalated U.S. fears of an open-ended missile race.
In California, Timothy McCarthy, senior analyst in the programme for non-proliferation studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, views the recent developments as examples of "the maturation and diversity of India's missile capability". McCarthy, who has been closely monitoring the programme's progress, adds: "The fruits of the labour of India's controversial defence investment in the '80s are now beginning to pay off."
#Apj
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