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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicMIRVs

Topic: MIRVs

MIRV tech entry in nuclear arsenal must not lead India away from ‘No First Use’ policy

To the military mind, the idea of planning to get hit first and then react is anathema to its enculturation about use of force. If such ‘Military Think’ captures the mind of India’s political decision makers, India would only be pursuing an illusion that is unlikely to pay any dividends. 

Agni-5 is a counter to China’s nuclear expansion, but India can’t stop at MIRVing

MIRVing permits a single missile to carry several warheads that can be aimed at multiple targets several hundred kilometres apart. It comes with pros and cons.

Agni 5 a technological feat for India. But is it also a sign of a dangerous nuclear arms race?

Little reason exists to think MIRVs will give China—or India—the strategic security they crave.

On Camera

One way to cut down Indian dairy export rejections. Fix the labels

While export values have increased, India’s share in the global dairy trade has remained largely stagnant, despite being the world’s largest milk producer.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.