China's ballistic missile test: How India can defend against such an attack — and strike back

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China conducted a submarine-launched ballistic missile test during a joint exercise with Russia. India is enhancing its Ballistic Missile Defence capabilities with Israeli collaboration, developing interceptors and missile submarines for deterrence and retaliation.

China recently fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile during a joint exercise with Russia. India is actively building a robust Ballistic Missile Defence system with Israeli collaboration. DRDO has tested interceptors designed to counter faster and longer-range missiles. India's indigenous missile submarines are being developed for retaliatory nuclear strikes. Work is progressing on advanced interceptors targeting hypersonic and MIRV-equipped missiles.