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India's First Hypersonic Missile: A Strategic Leap Forward

India has successfully launched its first hypersonic missile test, joining the US, Russia, and China in advanced missile capabilities.

Technological Achievement

  • First successful hypersonic missile test by DRDO
  • Launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
  • Conducted on Saturday night at 6:55 PM
  • Developed by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad
  • Marks India's entry into elite group of nations with hypersonic technology
  • Joins US, Russia, and China in advanced missile capabilities

Technical Specifications

  • Speed: Five times the speed of sound (Mach 5)
  • Maximum speed: 6,200 km/h
  • Range: Over 1,500 kilometers

Key features:

    • Highly maneuverable mid-flight
    • Can change height and direction
    • Low-altitude flight
    • Capable of evading advanced defense systems
  • Payload flexibility for various military applications
  • Tracked successfully by multiple range systems

Strategic Implications

  • Significant deterrent against potential military threats
  • Counterbalance to China's military advancements
  • Enhances India's nuclear deterrence capabilities
  • Demonstrates indigenous defense technology development
  • Provides strategic advantage in regional security landscape
  • Represents major milestone in military technological progress

Historical Context and Development

Previous hypersonic technology tests:

    • September 2020: First successful HSTDV test
    • January 2021: Additional HSTDV trial
    • June 2019: Initial unsuccessful test
  • Part of ongoing global hypersonic weapons race
  • Continuous research and development by DRDO
  • Incremental improvements in missile technology

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