Successful Flight Test of India's Long-Range Hypersonic Missile UPSC NOTE

  The missile was entirely developed indigenously by the DRDO. The missile has a range exceeding 1,500 km . Hypersonic Speed, It can travel...

 

• The missile was entirely developed indigenously by the DRDO.

• The missile has a range exceeding 1,500 km.

• Hypersonic Speed, It can travel at speeds of Mach 5 or more.

• The missile can carry various payloads for different military applications.

• The missile demonstrated high precision during its terminal phase.

• This achievement places India in a select group of nations possessing hypersonic missile technology.

Implications of this Achievement:

• This technology significantly enhances India's military capabilities, particularly in strategic deterrence.

• It showcases India's growing technological prowess in the field of missile technology.

• The development of hypersonic missiles has significant strategic implications, as they are difficult to intercept.