Asthana to head Strategic Forces Command

The government on Friday appointed Air Marshal Teja Mohan Asthana as the first commander-in-chief of the Strategic Forces Command.With over 3,000 hours of combat flying to his credit, Air Marshal......

India sets up Strategic Forces Command

India on Saturday established its first Strategic Forces Command and approved appointment of a commander-in-chief to manage and administer all nuclear and strategic forces. A decision to this......

Missile groups to head Strategic Forces Command

Two operational missile groups of the Indian Army -- one armed with the 150-250 km short-range Prithvi missiles and the other with the longer-version 2,500 km Agni missiles, would form the nucleus......

Night launch of nuclear capable Agni Prime missile successful

India has successfully carried out a night launch of new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' from the Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, boosting the country's......