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Khaibar-buster Missile
On February 9, 2022, Iran unveiled a new missile called “Khaibar Buster Missile”, which is capable of hitting nearby US bases and Israel. About Khaibar-Buster Khaibar-buster is a reference to Jewish castle, which is overrun by Muslim warriors led by Prophet Mohammed. It has a range of 900 miles. The missile runs on solid fuel. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Ballistic missile • Iran • Khaibar-buster Missile • Solid-fuel rocket engine
North Korea Railway-borne missile
North Korea recently tested the railway-borne missile. With this, North Korea has tested three missiles in January 2022 amidst rising tensions with the US. This has pushed for fresh sanctions by the US. About the Missile Test The railway-borne missile recently tested by the North is a ballistic missile. The missiles that were tested previously ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Arms Race • Ballistic missile • Hypersonic Missile • Intercontinental ballistic missiles • Missile Test • Missile testing • Missile Tests • North Korea Missile Test • Nuclear Capable Hypersonic Missile • Nuclear Capable Missile • UN Sanctions • US sanctions
North Korea Ballistic Missile
North Korea recently tested submarine launched ballistic missile. North Korea has yet again violated UN resolution with the test. The United Nations had passed resolution banning North Korea from testing nuclear devices and ballistic missiles. About the missile The missile test range was around 310 miles. The test was conducted in the ocean waters between ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Ballistic missile • Hwasong 14 • Hwasong-15 • North Korea • UN Sanctions • US-North Korea
Surface-to-Surface Missile ‘Pralay’ flight-tested
On December 22, 2021, the first successful test flight of short-range surface-to-surface Pralay missile was conducted. Key points Pralay ballistic missile was flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Missile followed the desired quasi-ballistic trajectory and reached to the designated target with high-degree accuracy. Thus, validated the control, guidance and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Ballistic missile • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Pralay Ballistic Missile • Surface-to-surface missile
US successfully tests Hypersonic Missile Technology
The United States has successfully tested the hypersonic missile technology on October 20, 2021. Highlights Hypersonic Missile Technology is a new weapons system which is already being deployed by Russia and China. The test was conducted at a NASA facility in Wallops, Virginia. It is a significant step in development of a Navy-designed common hypersonic ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Ballistic missile • hypersonic cruise missile • Hypersonic Missile • Nuclear Capable Hypersonic Missile • Zircon Missile
Pakistan successfully tests Fatah-1
Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of Fatah-1 on August 24, 2021. About Fatah-1 Fatah-1 is a Pakistan-made guided multi-launch rocket system. It is capable of delivering conventional warheads up to a range of 140 kilometres. This new weapons system will equip the military with the capability to strike deep into enemy territory Background This ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Agni Missiles • Agni-III • Ballistic missile • Fatah-1 • Shaheen-3 • Test Flight of Fatah-1