In Graphics l What are hypersonic missiles that India now boasts of developing?
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In Graphics l What are hypersonic missiles that India now boasts of developing?

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India successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha on Sunday. Calling this a ‘historic achievement’, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India is now placed among the select group of countries that possess such advanced military capabilities India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation achieved a historic feat as it successfully test-fired the nation’s maiden long-range hypersonic missile on Sunday. Developed indigenously by laboratories of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad, along with various other DRDO labs and industry partners, the missile was successfully test-fired off the coast of Odisha. The missile, designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km for Armed forces, put India in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

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India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: India is the first country to develop a long-range hypersonic missile that can travel more than eight times the speed of sound and is a game-changer in global defence technology which no other countries have, claimed defence scientists. The Defence Research and Development Organisation recently test-fired the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile that can carry both conventional and nuclear …

Hypersonic, ballistic missile launches underscore India's weapons prowess
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hypersonic, ballistic missile launches underscore India's weapons prowess

Hindustan Times  

The successful launch of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile and the first test of the 3,500km K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine have put the spotlight on the country’s growing prowess in indigenously developing advanced weapon systems to strengthen the military’s capabilities. This includes achievements ranging from successfully testing the second phase of India’s ballistic missile defence system to …

India to continue missile tests in future to strengthen its armoury: Sources
1 month ago

India to continue missile tests in future to strengthen its armoury: Sources

India Today  

India is planning to continue missile tests in the coming future to achieve its objective of creating a strong armoury of missiles, sources said. The tests in future will be focused on developing and testing both long and medium-range missiles of different types, defence sources added while speaking to India Today TV. Hypersonic missiles are considered the next frontier in …

Is Pakistan scared of India's defence supremacy?
1 month ago

Is Pakistan scared of India's defence supremacy?

India Today  

In the high-stakes world of military strategy, Pakistan’s relentless pursuit to match India's advancements has become increasingly evident. India’s successful test-flight of its first long-range hypersonic missile last week has intensified speculation about Pakistan’s next move. India’s Hypersonic Breakthrough The test-firing of India’s hypersonic missile has sent ripples across South Asia, with defence analysts warning of a potential arms race …

Hypersonic missiles: The age of AI is raising risk levels
1 month ago

Hypersonic missiles: The age of AI is raising risk levels

Live Mint  

It’s a no-brainer that global geopolitics is dictating the modern arms race, with security concerns, power struggles and shifting alliances driving nations to expand and modernize their military capabilities. The successful testing of India’s indigenously-developed long-range hypersonic missile supports this contention, while marking a big leap in the country’s tech capability. There are two primary types, both fast and sneaky: …

How DRDO’s successful hypersonic missile test will boost India’s deterrence capability
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1 month ago

How DRDO’s successful hypersonic missile test will boost India’s deterrence capability

Firstpost  

This test marks an important milestone in India’s strategic deterrence capabilities, and now India is among a select group of nations, which includes the United States, Russia, and China The Defence Research and Development Organisation on November 16, 2024, conducted a successful flight test of a long-range hypersonic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Hypersonic …

India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test
1 month ago

India in elite club after successful long-range hypersonic missile test

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/NEW DELHI: In a significant demonstration of India’s growing military prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation on Saturday successfully flight-tested the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha coast. The test missile was launched from a ground-based mobile launcher positioned at the launching complex-IV of the Integrated Test Range at Dr APJ Abdul …

Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer
1 month ago

Why India's hypersonic missile test is a strategic game-changer

India Today  

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a test-firing of the country’s first hypersonic missile yesterday. The test - which took place on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha - marked a step forward for India’s military capabilities. Lt. Gen. Shankar explained that the successful hypersonic missile test matters for a few key reasons. This …

How India's hypersonic missile test puts China, Pakistan on notice
1 month ago

How India's hypersonic missile test puts China, Pakistan on notice

India Today  

Taking a crucial step towards getting India into the elite group of countries to have hypersonic missiles in its military arsenal, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully flight-tested the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile from the Dr A.P.J. Missile scientists claim India has indigenously developed the technology for the hypersonic missile to take unpredictable trajectories and elude interceptor …

India test-fires its first long-range hypersonic missile
1 month ago

India test-fires its first long-range hypersonic missile

Hindustan Times  

India on Sunday announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully test-fired the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast, a step towards strengthening the military’s capabilities with a new weapon system. Flight trial of DRDO's long range hypersonic missile being successfully conducted at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. “India has achieved a …

India successfully tests its first long-range hypersonic missile, MoD calls it a 'historic moment'
1 month ago

India successfully tests its first long-range hypersonic missile, MoD calls it a 'historic moment'

Firstpost  

The hypersonic missile is designed to carry several payloads for ranges greater than 1500 km. It can be used by all the services of the Indian Armed Forces The flight trial of the long range hypersonic missile was conducted on Saturday night. X/ @Rajnath Singh India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic …

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile, joins select club
1 month ago

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile, joins select club

Hindustan Times  

This hypersonic missile can reportedly carry various payloads for ranges over 1500km for all the Services of the Indian Armed Forces. The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Saturday conducted a successful flight test of long range hypersonic missile from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast in what was termed as a ‘major milestone’ by Defence …

India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful
1 month ago

India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile Test Successful

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting its first trial of a long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant advancement in the country’s defence capabilities. Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, describing it as a "historic moment" and a "stupendous" accomplishment under the nation’s first long-range hypersonic mission. "This significant achievement has placed India among the select …

‘India successfully conducts flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile,’ says Rajnath Singh
1 month ago

‘India successfully conducts flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile,’ says Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces and the Industry for the successful flight trial of the country's first long-range hypersonic mission, and termed …

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile | WATCH
1 month ago

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile | WATCH

India TV News  

India achieved a historic milestone in defence technology by successfully conducting a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile on Saturday. This groundbreaking achievement cements India’s position among the select group of nations possessing advanced hypersonic missile technology. The missile is the result of extensive research and development carried out by the laboratories of the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile …

India’s first long-range hypersonic missile flight trials successful
1 month ago

India’s first long-range hypersonic missile flight trials successful

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India achieved a significant milestone in missile technology with the successful flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile, conducted on Saturday night. The Defence Research and Development Organisation launched the missile from a mobile ground-based launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha, around 6.55 pm. The missile was …

Another Russian scientist jailed for treason: What are hypersonic missiles he was working on?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Another Russian scientist jailed for treason: What are hypersonic missiles he was working on?

Firstpost  

Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds greater than Mach 5. Unlike traditional ballistic missiles’ predictable trajectory, hypersonic missiles can manoeuver within the atmosphere, making them much harder to detect and intercept Russia has touted its hypersonic missiles as a leap ahead of the world. Representative image/AFP A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced physicist Alexander Shiplyuk to 15 years in prison on …

Japan, US Sign Deal to Develop Hypersonic Missile Intercept System
6 months ago

Japan, US Sign Deal to Develop Hypersonic Missile Intercept System

The Diplomat  

The U.S. Department of Defense and the Japanese Ministry of Defense have signed a project arrangement to move ahead with the joint development of the Glide Phase Interceptor, which takes on incoming hypersonic missiles. Japan’s defense chief said that the development of the GPI is scheduled to be completed in the 2030s but that the two nations “will steadily move …

Hypersonic Missiles Are Game-Changers, and America Doesn’t Have Them
1 year, 3 months ago

Hypersonic Missiles Are Game-Changers, and America Doesn’t Have Them

Live Mint  

The weapon Beijing launched over the South China Sea traveled at speeds of more than 15,000 miles an hour as it circled the globe. The U.S., which has conducted just a fraction of the number of China’s flight tests, has yet to deploy any actual hypersonic missiles. Among other things, American researchers published on computational fluid dynamics, which helps model …

Iran has a new hypersonic missile. Here’s what that means for the Middle East
1 year, 6 months ago

Iran has a new hypersonic missile. Here’s what that means for the Middle East

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. The hypersonic projectile has the ability to “penetrate all air defense missile systems and detonate them,” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said in comments published by the semi-official …

India can develop hypersonic missiles in 8 yrs post govt nod: BrahMos Aerospace
1 year, 10 months ago

India can develop hypersonic missiles in 8 yrs post govt nod: BrahMos Aerospace

India Today  

Considering the critical role hypersonic missiles played in the Russia-Ukraine war, BrahMos Aerospace Corporation on Tuesday said if such a missile was required in India, it could be developed within eight years. “If we want a hypersonic missile, we will take only eight years to develop it after approval from the government,” said the corporation. “The missile already flies at …

Iran claims to have developed hypersonic missile
2 years, 1 month ago

Iran claims to have developed hypersonic missile

Firstpost  

While countries like the United States have developed systems designed to defend against cruise and ballistic missiles, the ability to track and take down a hypersonic missile remains a question Tehran: Iran has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, General Amirali Hajizadeh, the commander of its Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, said Thursday. “This hypersonic ballistic missile …

China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic, says US Senator
2 years, 8 months ago

China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic, says US Senator

Firstpost  

Dr William LaPlante, to be undersecretary of defence for acquisition and sustainment, said he hopes to begin immediately to accelerate getting into the mainstream weapons systems Washington: The US is no longer dominating several advanced technologies, an influential American Senator has observed here, saying that China, India and Russia have advantages on hypersonic. Hypersonic, clearly, China and India, Russia have …

Understanding hypersonic weapons
2 years, 9 months ago

Understanding hypersonic weapons

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Saturday, the Russian Defence Ministry spokesperson Major General Igor Konashenkov said the “Kinzhal aviation missile system with hypersonic aeroballistic missiles destroyed a large underground warehouse containing missiles and aviation ammunition in the village of Deliatyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.” On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed that Russia used hypersonic missiles in its offensive in …

Rajnath: India must develop Hypersonic Cruise Missiles
3 years ago

Rajnath: India must develop Hypersonic Cruise Missiles

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid global concern over China recently testing a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India must immediately move towards developing hypersonic cruise missiles to maintain minimum credible deterrence against its enemies. “In order to maintain a minimum credible deterrence, we have to immediately think about hypersonic cruise missile development. A US Congressional Research …

Project Force: Hypersonic weapons and the new space race
3 years, 9 months ago

Project Force: Hypersonic weapons and the new space race

Al Jazeera  

In the never-ending quest to find weapons that will give a country the power it needs to knock out its adversaries, a new type of weapon has emerged: ultra-fast “hypersonic” missiles that can change targets anywhere on Earth within an hour. Outer space – the new ‘warfighting domain’ While this new class of weapon is being developed at breakneck pace, …

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