Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:56am on 20 Jun 2025,Friday Defence
India’s DRDO chief, Dr Samir V Kamat, confirmed to NDTV that the country's hypersonic glide missile is in an advanced development stage and could complete trials within the next 2–3 years. He also highlighted the stellar performance of indigenous systems BrahMos, Akash SAM, the D4 anti‑drone withered Pakistan’s defences during Operation Sindoor. Those successes underscore India’s growing aerospace prowess and strategic autonomy. Kamat emphasised that the hypersonic glide vehicle, a cutting‑edge boost‑glide system, will significantly enhance penetration capability against modern missile defences. This progress furthers India’s ambition to join a select club of nations with deployable hypersonic systems, marking a strategic leap in deterrence. (PC: X)
