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Agni-3 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile

Source: PIB Subject: Security Context: India successfully test-fired the Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha validating its operational readiness. About Agni-3 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile: What it is? Agni-3 is an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) capable of delivering strategic payloads to targets up to 3,000 km. It forms a crucial …

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ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems)

Source:  NYT Context: Ukraine’s military used American-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) to strike a Russian ammunition depot in Bryansk, marking a significant development in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. About ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems): Manufacturer: Produced by Lockheed Martin, developed in the 1980s. Type: Short-range ballistic missile. Range: Up to 190 miles (300 km), depending …

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hypersonic weapons:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in science and technology.   Context: US has said that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region” and vowed the U.S. would maintain its capability to deter potential threats posed by China.   What’s the issue? China’s growing military muscle and its drive to end American predominance …

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