India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Back in January, the Heritage Foundation’s Lisa Curtis and James Carafano wrote an article about directed-energy (laser) missile defense and cooperation between the U.S. and India in developing this technology. They noted the versatility of both low- and high-powered lasers, which can neutralize ballistic missile threats from a range of sources. In lieu of a full-scale retaliation, high-powered lasers can limit the scope of reprisals and contain the inevitable damage.
India’s back in the news. Defense News reports that India recently test-fired a nuclear-capable, medium-range missile, a surface-to-surface Agni-II with a warhead range of 1,560 miles. Additionally, India has the Agni-III, which has a range of about 1,864 miles.
India is developing weapons to protect itself from China and Pakistan. See the Office of Naval Intelligence’s report on China’s navy.
Tags: Agni-II, Agni-III, China, India, James Carafano, Lisa Curtis, Pakistan