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The story behind Pokhran: How one 'peaceful explosion' in 1974 made India a nuclear power
This timeline derives from the article published on May 11, 2026. The provided content largely inventories missiles and defense systems from multiple countries, with no explicit narrative about Pokhran's 1974 explosion. The timeline includes a 2023 note about the RS-28 Sarmat Satan II and the article's publication date.
Why It Matters
The piece aims to contextualize India's nuclear status, but the excerpt here presents a broad missiles catalog rather than a detailed Pokhran narrative; this timeline highlights what is actually documented in the article.
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Publication date and article content scope
May 11, 2026
The article was published on May 11, 2026. The provided text reads as a broad inventory of missiles and defense systems across nations (e.g., India's Agni family, various U.S., Israeli, and Iranian missiles). It contains no explicit narrative or timeline about Pokhran's 1974 explosion.
RS-28 Sarmat Satan II service start (2023)
2023
The article lists the Russia missiles RS-28 Sarmat Satan II with a note 'Service Start 2023', 'Service End Present', and 'Range 18000 km'. This indicates the missile entered service in 2023 and remains in service.