National Desk: On November 16, 2024, DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) successfully tested its long-range Hypersonic Missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the shore of Odisha. This test marks a significant step in India’s defense sector, further strengthening the country’s advanced military capabilities.
In the thick of the night, @DRDO_India launched a Long range Hypersonic missile with a speed of Mach 5+ & a range of 1500 +km from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
In an increasingly volatile world, exactly what we need#DRDO moving at hypersonic speed…
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 18, 2024
Features of the Hypersonic Missile
This hypersonic missile is designed for the Indian Armed Forces and is capable of carrying various payloads over a distance of more than 1500 km. The rocket was followed by different reach frameworks, and the information got during the test exhibited fruitful terminal moves and contact with high exactness. Additionally, the hypersonic missile has the capability to travel at speeds exceeding 5 Mach (i.e., 6174 km/hour). At this speed, detecting and intercepting the missile becomes extremely challenging. The successful testing of such missiles enhances India’s strategic deterrence capabilities and represents a significant step towards improving the country’s national security.
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