India's MIRV Test Signals Major Defence Technology Advancement: Former DRDO Chief

India's successful test of the Agni-5 Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) is a significant technological leap that places the nation among a select group with advanced nuclear capabilities, says Dr. V.K. Saraswat, former Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

The test, he emphasizes, significantly alters India's strategic standing in Southeast Asia.

Dr. Saraswat describes the Agni-5 MIRV test as a potential game-changer for India's defence posture. By maximizing the efficiency of its missile systems, India achieves a greater power of annihilation with fewer launches, optimizing its deterrent capabilities. Saraswat refers to this as a "force multiplier," underscoring that MIRV technology allows for a reduced number of launches to achieve the same objectives.

The Agni-5 MIRV system marks a key evolution in nuclear technology, as pointed out by Dr. Saraswat. India's MIRV capabilities, which use smaller-sized warheads for a cumulative larger impact, show India's progression in defence technology. Saraswat's claims that India is "nowhere behind" on this front illustrate a dedication to staying on the cutting edge of defence strategies.

The implications of India's MIRV capabilities are far-reaching. Only a few nations worldwide – including the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China – currently possess this technology. India's successful Agni-5 MIRV test places the country within this exclusive group of nations, reinforcing its stature as a key player in the global defence landscape.

 

[desigandu]

Great...Question is are the warheads independently maneuverable (MIRV+MaRV) with its own propulsion/thrusters and what is the farthest can each warhead can go (150KMs+).

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

Great...Question is are the warheads independently maneuverable (MIRV+MaRV) with its own propulsion/thrusters and what is the farthest can each warhead can go (150KMs+).

We dont really need super advanced system like marv because neither pakistan or china even has ability to neutralise Mirv, let alone marv. Right now I think only america has enough interceptors to succesfully destroy a Marv strike

 

[yogesh]

Reference the article, when human beings apply themselves they set benchmarks regardless of which country they reside in and these people create a phenomenal amount of excitement. Some benchmarks are tougher than others but nevertheless people will keep trying to do things better or get things done. While we make progress there are others who might be saying "Gosh! they've got things working"

 

[Pink Panther]

We dont really need super advanced system like marv because neither pakistan or china even has ability to neutralise Mirv, let alone marv. Right now I think only america has enough interceptors to succesfully destroy a Marv strike

There is no known operational MARV used by any Country in the world, Russia retired the only Soviet MARV capable missile a while back.

 

[Apocalypse gupta]

There is no known operational MARV used by any Country in the world, Russia retired the only Soviet MARV capable missile a while back.

well, china has a hypersonic nuclear capable glide vehicle. It is pretty much a Marv. And russia also has avangard.

 

[ASHOK CARROL]

Now rapidly increase/Induct the SLBMs of upto 8ooo km range and increase the no of warheads to 500 by 2030 , 750 by 2035 and 1400-1500 by 2045 . Two to three S-5 subs must be on continuos patrol with 16 tubes capable of launching 6000-8000 km range missiles with 6to 10 warheads .