India Successfully Tests Long-Range Hypersonic Missile

This technological milestone places India among a select group of nations with advanced missile capabilities.

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test off the coast of Odisha on November 16, 2024.
The hypersonic missile can carry payloads over 1,500 kilometers, enhancing India's military capabilities significantly.
Hypersonic missiles are notable for their speed, agility, and ability to maneuver mid-flight, making them difficult to detect and intercept.
With this test, India joins the United States, Russia, and China as countries with demonstrated hypersonic missile technology.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement as a historic moment for India's defense sector.