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India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
China adds 100 Nuclear bombs in one year, India have 8 : Here's how many nukes Pakistan, Russia, Israel and others inducted
China adds 100 Nuclear bombs in one year, India have 8 : Here's how many nukes Pakistan, Russia, Israel and others inducted New Delhi: Amid the ongoing tensions across the globe, nine nuclear-armed countries in the world— United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel—continued to enhance their nuclear arsenals in 2024. According to the reports, these nations have upgraded older weapons and added new, more powerful ones to their military forces. This situation is becoming a major threat to global security. Russia and the United States continued to dismantle old weapons after the end of the Cold War. This has led to a decline in the global number of nuclear weapons. But now, this trend is changing. The speed of dismantling old arms is slowing down, while the deployment of new weapons is increasing rapidly. Here are some of the important details: An estimated 12,241 nuclear weapons existed worldwide as of January 2025. Of these, around 9,614 were in military stockpiles and ready for use. Approximately 3,912 weapons were deployed on missiles and aircraft, while the rest were kept in central storage. About 2,100 deployed weapons were on ballistic missiles in a state of high operational alert, most of them belonging to Russia and the United States. It is important to note that the Vladimir Putin-led Russia and the United States possess 90 percent of the world's nuclear weapons. As per the reports, the military stockpiles of both countries remained stable in 2024. However, the US and Russia are actively working on modernizing their nuclear arsenals. If the 2010 New START treaty, which is set to expire in 2026, is not renewed, the number of warheads deployed on missiles by both nations could increase. India and Pakistan Situation India, in 2024, increased its nuclear arsenal and developed new delivery systems. India's new 'canisterized' missiles, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, can be deployed even during peacetime. Some of these missiles may be capable of carrying multiple warheads. Pakistan is also developing new delivery systems and expanding its stockpile of nuclear material. In early 2025, an armed conflict broke out between India and Pakistan, raising the threat of a nuclear crisis. SIPRI expert Matt Korda stated that this incident serves as a warning to countries that are increasing their reliance on nuclear weapons.
India.com
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
After Ukraine, Russia may attack THIS European country in next..., bunkers and tunnels built, one million people to..., country is...
New Delhi: It has been three years since Russia and Ukraine became engaged in a deadly war that has claimed thousands of lives and caused widespread destruction of properties. The Vladimir Putin-led Russian government registered its displeasure with the European countries for supporting Ukraine. Notably, Russia had hoped to defeat Ukraine within a few days of the attack. However, due to the support from European nations, Ukraine has been able to stand strong against Russia. Now, Germany also fears that Russia might attack it in the near future. As a precaution, Germany has started constructing bunkers and tunnels. According to reports, Russia could plan an attack on Germany within the next four years. Earlier, Ralf Teschner, Head of Germany's security department, had said that Germany faced no threat and would not have to deal with war in the foreseeable future. However, today, there is a rising fear that a major war could break out in Europe. Amid the ongoing three-year war between Russia and Ukraine, there are concerns that Russia could also target NATO countries. While talking to BBC, Germany's Chief of Defense, General Carsten Breuer said that they are producing hundreds of tanks every year. If NATO countries are attacked by 2029, these tanks will be used. In addition, Germany is now focusing on building new bunkers. This work will require both time and money. Projects like underground shelters at metro stations, car parking areas, basements, and public shelters are also gaining momentum. Tesler further informed that the building bunkers and secure buildings for one million people would require everyone's collective efforts. The agency will soon share the complete plan with the public. He mentioned that new construction takes a lot of time, so the focus should also be on making old buildings secure. Since the Cold War era, Germany has had around 2,000 bunkers, but only about 600 of them are currently in usable condition. Repairing them will also involve significant expenses. At present, Germany has shelter arrangements for only 480,000 people. In contrast, Finland has over 50,000 protection rooms that can accommodate 4.8 million people.
India.com
29-05-2025
- India.com
Bad news for Pakistan, China, Bangladesh as Putin offers India weapon that can destroy..., the name is....
China, Bangladesh as Putin offer India Missile that can destroy..., Russia's R-37M missile to... New Delhi: In a significant development amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Vladimir Putin-led Russian government has reportedly offered India the R-37M missile. The moot idea behind this is aimed at equipping the fleet of Su-30MKI fighter jets with this missile. The R-37M is a hypersonic long-range air-to-air missile. The R-37M has a range of 300 to 400 kilometers and a maximum. Known by the NATO name AA-13 Axehead, the R-37M has a speed of Mach 6, making it one of the most dangerous beyond-visual-range (BVR) missiles in the world. This means it has the capability to strike enemy targets in the air without needing to visually track them. Here are some of the key features of R-37M Missile: The R-37M Missile was developed by Russia's Vympel Design Bureau R-37M Missile is designed to neutralize high-value airborne targets such as Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS), tanker aircraft, and enemy fighter jets. R-37M Missile is a jettisonable rocket booster enables the missile to achieve an extended range of 300–400 km (160–220 nautical miles) R-37M Missile's hypersonic speed of up to Mach 6 (around 7,400 km/h) The speed of the missile allows it to strike fast-moving targets quickly, making it difficult for enemies to evade. The missile weighs approximately 510 kilograms and is equipped with a sophisticated guidance system, which includes mid-course updates, active radar homing, and terminal-phase navigation. The R-37M can be deployed on several fighter jets including the Su-30, Su-35, Su-57, MiG-31BM, and MiG-35. Russia has offered it for India's Su-30MKI fighter jets, which are planned for upgrades. The R-37M missile represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the R-37, with enhancements in range, speed, and guidance systems. It features a jettisonable rocket booster that allows it to achieve a range of 300 to 400 kilometers [160-220 nautical miles], making it one of the longest-reaching air-to-air missiles in service globally.
Mint
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Operation Sindoor: Russia says ‘deeply concerned by confrontation', calls for restraint
Operation Sindoor: Russia's foreign ministry on May 7 said is 'deeply concerned' about increased military confrontation between India and Pakistan, according to a Reuters report. The Vladimir Putin-led nation is close to India and Pakistan and called for both countries to show restraint. It also condemned all forms of terrorism in a statement published on the foreign ministry's website, the report added. (With inputs from Reuters)
