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Military 101: The Power of the Indian Navy: The Latest Destroyers’ Capabilities and Arsenal

INS Kolkata BrahMos Missiles Indian Navy Weapon Pakatan RMN

INS Kolkata is the lead of the Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyers of the and was designed & built in . Launched in 2006 and commissioned in 2014, it significantly advances the Indian Navy’s surface warfare capabilities. The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including the missiles (being test-fired above) and advanced systems. Image source: Naval News

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Military 101: Powerful Air-to-Air Missiles: A Comparative Study of Technological Evolution

Air-to-air missiles Falcon Weapon Military

The first operational guided air-to-air missile was the Hughes AIM-4 Falcon, developed by the United States Air Force. Its development began in 1946, and it was first tested in 1949. The AIM-4 Falcon was designed during a time when the concept of air combat was rapidly changing, reflecting the technological advancements of the era. This missile marked a significant milestone in , setting the stage for the development of more advanced air-to-air missile systems used in modern warfare. Image Source: Estrella Warbirds Museum

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