The @DRDO_India has successfully conducted a flight trial of its long range hypersonic missile on 16th Nov 2024 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha.
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) November 17, 2024
Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh has congratulated DRDO, Armed Forces and the Industry for successful flight… pic.twitter.com/wq7yM2YS9f
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 17 Nov 2024,Sunday Defence
India successfully conducted the flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile, capable of exceeding 1,500 km, on Saturday night. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the achievement as a "historic moment," placing India among the few nations with advanced hypersonic technology, alongside the U.S., Russia, and China. Developed indigenously by DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad, the missile demonstrated precise terminal manoeuvres and impact accuracy. Hypersonic missiles, known for their extreme speed and manoeuvrability, are revolutionizing global military capabilities. They present significant challenges for detection and interception, enhancing India’s defense readiness.
