India Establishes Extensive No-Fly Zone for Potential ICBM Test in the Bay of Bengal

Defense News ,India :-  On March 7, 2024, India issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), delineating a substantial no-fly zone spanning the Bay of Bengal and sections of the Indian Ocean.

Commencing on March 13, 2024, this restricted airspace extends over a distance of 3,550 kilometers, strongly hinting at an imminent missile test.

While official details remain unverified, experts speculate that India might be preparing to test either its Agni-V Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) or the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM).

Renowned as India's most sophisticated ICBM, the Agni-V boasts an impressive range exceeding 5,000 kilometers, playing a pivotal role in the nation's strategic deterrence capabilities.

The K-4, designed as a nuclear-capable missile for submarine launches, furnishes India with a crucial sea-based second-strike option.

India routinely conducts missile tests within specified zones in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. These tests are integral to maintaining and enhancing the nation's missile capabilities, always executed in compliance with international safety protocols.

To keep relevant parties and maritime users informed, timely NOTAMs are consistently issued by the authorities.