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Video Shows India Firing Cruise Missile in Warning to Adversaries

Video Shows India Firing Cruise Missile in Warning to Adversaries

Summary

The Indian military released a video showing the launch of a BrahMos cruise missile. This launch comes amid rising tensions with China and Pakistan. The missile hit its target with high precision, aiming to demonstrate India's military capabilities.

Key Facts

  • India launched a BrahMos cruise missile from an undisclosed location toward the Bay of Bengal.
  • The missile successfully hit its target with precise accuracy.
  • This launch aims to show India's ability to conduct long-range precision strikes.
  • Tensions exist between India and its neighbors, China and Pakistan, both of which have nuclear weapons.
  • The BrahMos missile was developed by India and Russia and can be used for land and sea attacks.
  • The Philippines, a U.S. ally, also uses the BrahMos missile.
  • The launch is part of India's ongoing efforts to bolster its military capabilities in nearby waters.

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