India has joined countries with missile technologies that can carry several warheads up to 5 thousand kilometers. Last week, the historical flight of Agni-V rocket, equipped with multiple targeting technology (MIRV), which was taken in New Delhi as an important step in the independent development of rocket technologies, took place in the country.
For the first time in the history of missile tests in the country, the Indian missile Agni-5 with the main part of the RGC has successfully passed the flight, receiving the technology of MIRV. The Ministry of Defense of the country has confirmed the fulfillment of the project parameters of the mission, although the number of warheads released was not specified.
This space move has alarm among American analysts who characterized it as a warning signal about the growing arms race, especially in the light of the statements of Indian Prime Minister Narindra Modi about the intention to increase military expenses.
Previous development of countries, such as China and North Korea, which also work on similar technologies, have caused indignation and concern among nuclear non -proliferation lobbyists. However, details about the number of warheads and their accuracy remain unknown.
Along with this, fashion has warned the need to strengthen India's defense by proposing to increase the country's military expenditures. This decision is made against the background of tension in relations with China and the overall increase in geopolitical risks.
