Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal PV Naik told Hindustan Times that its time for India to pursue the development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).
“India should pursue an ICBM programme to acquire ranges of 10,000 km or even more. Breaking out of the regional context is important as the country’s sphere of influence grows. We have no territorial designs on any country, but India needs the capability to match its sphere of influence.”