India to Counter China-Pak with New Rocket-Missile Force, Inspired by Iran's Model
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News18•14-01-2026, 16:27
India to Counter China-Pak with New Rocket-Missile Force, Inspired by Iran's Model
- •India is establishing a dedicated 'Rocket-Missile Force' for non-contact warfare, announced by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
- •The new force aims to counter Pakistan's 'Army Rocket Force Command' and China's 'PLARF'.
- •India draws lessons from Iran's missile model, focusing on 'underground and saturation' techniques.
- •Key takeaways from Iran include building underground missile cities, coordinating cheap drones with missiles, and indigenous technology development.
- •The force will integrate weapons like BrahMos, Pralay, and Pinaka, with contracts signed for missiles ranging from 150 km to 450 km.
Why It Matters: India's new Rocket-Missile Force, inspired by Iran, will enable non-contact warfare to deter China and Pakistan.
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