India's Missile Arsenal: New Developments, Costs, and Akashteer Integration Abstract India’s missile program, a pillar of its defense strategy, is poised for significant advancements by 2030, driven by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This blog explores new missiles like Agni-VI, Surya, K-5, BrahMos-II, HSTDV, Akash-NG, XR-SAM, Rudram, and NASM-SR, detailing their expected induction (2026–2030), current (2025) and projected (2030) inventories, and integration with the Akashteer Command and Control system. Costs incurred (~₹70,000–80,000 crore by 2025) and future investments (₹80,000–150,000 crore by 2030) highlight India’s commitment to self-reliance. Appendix 1 delves into guidance systems (INS, NavIC, radar, IR, laser), comparing India’s precision capabilities with China and Russia. With NavIC and indigenous seekers achieving 1–5 meter accuracy, India rivals global powers, though it lags in hypersonic deployment. Thes...