Missile technology has become one of the most decisive factors shaping modern warfare. Precision strike capability, deterrence stability, and regional power projection increasingly depend on missile forces.
This database provides an overview of key missile systems deployed by major military powers.
India
Agni-V
Type
Intercontinental ballistic missile
Range
Over 5,000 km
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrence
BrahMos
Type
Supersonic cruise missile
Range
Up to 500 km
Role
Land attack and anti-ship strike
Pralay
Type
Short-range ballistic missile
Range
Around 500 km
Role
Tactical conventional strike
China
DF-21D
Type
Anti-ship ballistic missile
Range
Around 1,500 km
Role
Carrier strike capability
DF-26
Type
Intermediate range ballistic missile
Range
4,000 km
Role
Regional strike and anti-ship capability
United States
Tomahawk
Type
Cruise missile
Range
1,600 km
Role
Precision strike
Trident II
Type
Submarine launched ballistic missile
Range
Over 7,000 km
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrence
Russia
Kalibr
Type
Cruise missile
Range
1,500–2,500 km
Role
Naval strike
Kinzhal
Type
Hypersonic missile
Range
2,000 km
Role
High speed strike capability
Pakistan
Shaheen III
Type
Ballistic missile
Range
2,750 km
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrence
Babur
Type
Cruise missile
Range
700 km
Role
Land attack capability
