| Missile | Features |
| Astra | Astra is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM).In terms of size and weight, the Astra is the smallest missile developed by the DRDO.It was envisaged to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft at supersonic speeds. |
| Trishul | Used as anti-sea skimmer (to fly low to avoid radar) from ships against low-flying attacks. |
| Akash | It has the capability to “neutralize aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles” as well as ballistic missiles. |
| PAD | Anti-ballistic missile developed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere (exo-atmospheric). |
| Nag | 3rd generation anti-tank ‘fire and forget’ guided missile (lock-on before launch system) where the target is identified and designated before the weapon is launched. |
| Prahaar | High manoeuvrability.Primarily a battlefield support system for the Army. |
| BrahMos | It is a supersonic cruise missile developed as a joint venture between Indian and Russia.It is the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world.It is the world’s fastest anti-ship cruise missile in operation. |
| Nirbhay | Subsonic missile which is ancillary (providing necessary support) to the BrahMos range. |
| K-15 Sagarika | It forms the crucial third leg of India’s nuclear deterrent vis-à-vis its submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) capability.It was subsequently integrated with India’s nuclear-powered Arihant class submarine. |
| Dhanush | It is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.It carries forward the legacy of the K-15 Sagarika. |
| Shaurya | Surface-to-surface ballistic missile (SSM) variant of the K-15 Sagarika.The nuclear capability of the missile enhances India’s second-strike capability.It reduces the dependence on the K-15 which was built with Russian assistance. |
