{"id":210912,"date":"2026-03-26T20:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=210912"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:59:10","slug":"indias-new-lethal-weapon-integrated-rocket-force-irf-to-revolutionize-future-warfare-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/indias-new-lethal-weapon-integrated-rocket-force-irf-to-revolutionize-future-warfare-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s New Lethal Weapon! Integrated Rocket Force (IRF) to Revolutionize Future Warfare Capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a strategic move to bolster its national security, India has officially greenlit the creation of an &#8216;Integrated Rocket Force&#8217; (IRF). As the nature of global conflict shifts toward long-range standoff weapons and precision-guided munitions, the Indian Defense Ministry on March 26, 2026, finalized the structure of this elite missile force designed for high-intensity future warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Integrated Rocket Force is envisioned as a dedicated command that will operate sophisticated missile systems, including the &#8216;Pralay&#8217; quasi-ballistic missiles and &#8216;Nirbhay&#8217; cruise missiles. These assets provide India with the ability to strike enemy infrastructure, airfields, and logistics hubs with surgical precision from significant distances. 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