Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Defense Technologies, Issue: Missiles and artillery
Context: DRDO successfully tested Agni-V ballistic missile with MIRV capability under ‘Mission Divyastra’.
- MIRV (Multiple Independently-Targetable Reentry Vehicle): It is a technology that allows a single ballistic missile to carry multiple nuclear warheads and deliver them to separate targets.
Significance:
- Boosts India’s nuclear program and second-strike ability.
- Consistent with India’s nuclear doctrine: no-first-use, credible deterrence, and massive retaliation if attacked.
- Reinforces India’s deterrence, especially against China.
- Improves India’s response to nuclear aggression, fostering regional stability.
Concerns:
- Escalates regional dynamics, fueling one-upmanship through technological competition.
- Competition for advanced nuclear capabilities could heighten tensions and increase regional instability.
