India Announces No-Fly Zone Over Bay of Bengal, Hinting A Major Missile Test

On March 7, 2024, India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) establishing a massive no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal and parts of the Indian Ocean.

Effective March 13, 2024, this restricted airspace stretches for 3,550 kilometers, strongly suggesting an upcoming missile test.

Though official details remain unconfirmed, experts believe India may be testing either its Agni-V Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) or the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).

The Agni-V, India's most advanced ICBM, boasts a range of over 5,000 kilometers, playing a key role in the nation's strategic deterrence.

The K-4, a nuclear-capable missile designed for submarine launches, provides India with a vital sea-based second-strike option.

India frequently conducts missile tests over designated zones in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.

These tests, crucial for ensuring the readiness and advancement of India's missile capabilities, are always carried out in line with international safety protocols.

Authorities issue timely NOTAMs to inform relevant parties and maritime users.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

I guess right now arighat and arihant are having only k15 missiles.

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

Well, expect the Chinese to suddenly develop an extreme urge to perform some marine ecological research around Hambantota or Male.

Bunch of buffoons.

 

[charminar_waale_ismail_bhai]

I guess right now arighat and arihant are having only k15 missiles.

I believe K4 were in serial production already. This could be follow-up of K4, i.e. the K5, tests for which arenpending since 2022.
The author of this article has his balls shifted slightly.

 

[Superpower Bharat]

K-5 test most probably or S-4 star nuke sub fire k-4 before commissioning

 

[The Presence]

K-5 test most probably or S-4 star nuke sub fire k-4 before commissioning

It's being launched from land.

 

[kumar]

Hope it is k5 from s4 sub.

 

[Sir Capt]

Tests should be conducted over Maldives.

 

[Man-ju]

It's being launched from land.

Or maybe from an underwater pontoon.