New Delhi: Amid global rise in tensions and air conflicts especially with long-range missiles that can strike targets thousands of kilometers away, there are some countries which possess weapons capable of hitting anywhere on Earth, giving them unmatched strategic reach.
However, do you know about the best missiles of each of the powerful nations which can be used to hit targets around the world. Here are all the details you need to know about the nations which can attack anywhere on earth.
Which are the most powerful missiles of the world?
Russia, led by Vladimir Putin leads the pack with its RS-28 Sarmat (18,000 km) and unlimited-range Burevestnik. The US follows with Minuteman III (13,000+ km) and submarine-launched missiles.
Talking about India’s neighbour, China’s DF-41 has a range between 12,000-15,000 km. Britain’s Trident II has a range of 12,000 km, and France’s M51 has a hitting range of 10,000+ km) with global strike capability. Also, North Korea can hit most regions but falls short of full global reach.
How far can India hit with its missiles?
India ranks seventh, with missiles covering almost all of Asia and aimed at countering China, while Pakistan is far behind. Though not yet in the “anywhere on Earth” league, India continues expanding its range to strengthen its strategic position.
Why India is building next-generation BrahMos missile?
DRDO is looking to build a next-generation BrahMos missile, which will be a lighter, smaller version of the current version, the organisation’s Chairman and Department of Defence Secretary (R&D) Samir V Kamat said recently.
BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) will be able to fit into any platform, unlike the current missile, which can only be used with the Sukhoi aircraft, the DRDO chief added as per a report by ANI.
“We are looking at BrahMos-NG, which is a smaller version of BrahMos, which can then be fitted on all our other platforms. Today, BrahMos can only be fitted on the Sukhoi platform, but if we can make it smaller, we can fit it on all our platforms. We are planning to start it soon,” he said.