The Indian Army will be the fourth most powerful army in the world in 2025 and its arsenal includes many cutting-edge and deadly weapons. Below is a list of the top 10 deadliest weapons of the Indian Army, selected on the basis of their technological capability, firepower and strategic importance.
1. BrahMos Missile
The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is named after the Brahmaputra River of India and the Moskva River of Russia. The missile can be launched from land, air and sea and has a speed of up to 2.8 Mach (about 3 times the speed of sound).
2. Agni-5 Missile
Agni-5 is an Indian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is the most advanced missile in the Agni series and plays a vital role in enhancing India's strategic defence capability.
3. S-400 Triumf
The S-400 Triumf is an advanced Russian air defense system developed by Almaz-Antey. It is considered one of the most effective missile defense systems in the world and India has purchased it from Russia. It is intended to destroy air attacks, such as aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles.
4. Rafale Fighter Jet
The Rafale fighter jet is a state-of-the-art multi-role fighter jet developed by French company Dassault Aviation. It has become the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and is known for its versatile capabilities. India has purchased 36 Rafale jets from France, part of a deal signed in 2016.
5. Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (Pinaka MBRL)
The Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (Pinaka MBRL) is an advanced artillery rocket system indigenously developed by India, designed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Its name is inspired by Lord Shiva's bow "Pinaka". It plays a vital role in enhancing the artillery strength of the Indian Army and is used to destroy enemy targets in large areas.
6. Pralay Missile
The Pralay missile is an indigenously developed surface-to-surface quasi-ballistic missile designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is designed to enhance the tactical and strategic capabilities of the Indian Army by destroying enemy targets such as command centres, bunkers and other vital targets with high precision. Its name "Pralaya" is derived from the Sanskrit word, meaning "destruction".
7. INS Vikramaditya
INS Vikramaditya is an aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, a major symbol of India's maritime power. It was originally a Russian aircraft carrier named "Admiral Gorshkov", which India purchased in 2004 and was inducted into the Indian Navy in 2013 after extensive modernization. Its name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vikramaditya", meaning "mighty like the sun".
8. Dhanush Artillery Gun
Dhanush gun is a 155 mm/45 caliber howitzer gun indigenously developed by India by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for the Indian Army. It is also called "Desi Bofors" as it is based on the Swedish Bofors FH-77B howitzer but with several modern improvements. Its name is inspired from Lord Shiva's bow "Dhanush".
9. Baaz Attack Drone
The Baaz Attack Drone is a state-of-the-art multi-weapon attack drone indigenously developed by the Indian Army, designed under the leadership of Colonel Vikas Chaturvedi. It is the world's first drone capable of firing a rocket launcher. It was showcased at the 'Inno-Warrior 2024-25' seminar at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. This drone is an important step in India's defense innovation under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
10. Sukhoi Su-30 MKI
The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI is an advanced, multi-role fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF), developed by the Russian Sukhoi company and manufactured under license in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). "MKI" stands for "Modern, Commercial, India", indicating the version specially adapted for India. It is considered the backbone of the IAF and is capable of air-to-air, air-to-ground and tactical strikes.
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