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27/05/23 07:02 AM IST

Iran unveils latest version of the Khorramshahr ballistic missile

In News
  • Iran's defence ministry recently unveiled a new ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,242 miles) and a capacity to carry warheads weighing over a tonne.
About Missile
  • The Kheibar missile  the latest version of the Khorramshahr which is Iran's longest-range missile to date was unveiled alongside a replica of the Al-Aqsa mosque in east Jerusalem.
  • Kheibar is "a liquid fuel missile with a range of 2,000 kilometres and a 1,500 kilogrammes warhead.
  • The Khorramshahr-4 derives its name from an Iranian city associated with intense warfare during the Iran-Iraq War.
  • The missile is also called Kheibar, after a Jewish fortress conquered by the Muslims in the 7th century. As Iran continues uranium enrichment, nearing weapons-grade levels, and given the missile's range, it raises concerns about the potential threat to Israel.
Ballistic Missile
  • Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled strategic weapons that follow a parabolic trajectory to deliver payloads to fixed targets.
  • India has developed a Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system since 1999, primarily to enhance defense against potential nuclear attacks from Pakistan.
  • The BMD system aims to incorporate both low-altitude and high-altitude interceptor missiles and involves the collaboration of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) with public and private firms.
  • Notable ballistic missiles in India's arsenal include Agni, K-4 (SLBM), Prithvi, and Trishul.
Source- Indian Express

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