Missile Race 2025: How India Is the Dark Horse
The global missile race is heating up faster than ever.
From the hypersonic missiles of the USA and China to Russia’s advanced ballistic systems, the race for next-gen firepower is intense.
But in this fierce competition, India emerges as the dark horse. Quiet, determined, and self-reliant, India is moving step by step to build a defence ecosystem that could surprise the world.
๐ India’s Missile Journey: Not Loud, But Impactful
๐น Agni-6 ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile)
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Range: Expected to exceed 10,000 km.
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Multiple independently targetable warheads (MIRV).
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Provides India strategic deterrence.
๐น Surya ICBM (Still in development)
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Reported range: Over 12,000 km.
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Hypersonic speeds (Mach 5+).
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Silent but powerful in making global impact.
๐น K-5 SLBM (Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile)
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Range: ~5000 km.
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Will equip India’s nuclear submarines (INS Arihant Class) for second-strike capability.
๐น Hypersonic Project Vishnu
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Mach 8 capable cruise missiles.
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Indigenous scramjet engine testing successful.
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Provides India strategic advantage in fast-strike capability.
๐ Why India is the Dark Horse?
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India’s missile programs are cost-effective yet advanced.
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Focus on indigenous tech limits foreign dependency.
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Balanced strategy: Not aggressive, but prepared.
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Strategic partnerships (Japan, Russia) ensure steady progress.
๐ While the US and China boast flashy tests, India is quietly building a missile ecosystem that makes it a contender in 2035.
⚡ Conclusion

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