India Tests Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile: New Capability with 1500km Range
India successfully tests advanced hypersonic anti-ship missile, enhancing naval defence capabilities.
Source: GNews DRDO WeaponsIndia has successfully tested a new hypersonic anti-ship missile. This missile boasts an impressive range of 1500 kilometers. The test marks a significant advancement in India's defence capabilities, particularly for its naval forces. Hypersonic missiles are extremely fast, making them difficult for enemy defence systems to intercept. This new weapon system will strengthen India's maritime security and deterrence in the region. It demonstrates India's growing prowess in developing advanced military technology, aligning with its goal of self-reliance in defence.
- India successfully conducted the test of a new hypersonic anti-ship missile.
- The missile boasts a strike range of 1500 kilometers, significantly extending naval reach.
- Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds greater than Mach 5, making them challenging to detect and intercept.
- This development enhances India's maritime defence and deterrence capabilities.
- The test aligns with India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) initiative in defence manufacturing.
A missile that travels at speeds greater than Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). They are highly maneuverable and can fly at varying altitudes, making them extremely difficult for current missile defence systems to intercept.
A guided missile designed to hit and destroy large surface vessels. They can be launched from various platforms like ships, submarines, aircraft, or land-based launchers.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is an agency of the Government of India, responsible for the research and development of military technology. It was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
A policy vision launched by the Indian government in 2020, aiming to make India a self-reliant nation across various sectors, including defence, manufacturing, and economy.
Exams often ask about India's latest defence acquisitions, missile types (e.g., ballistic, cruise, hypersonic), and the organizations involved like DRDO.
Hypersonic = Hyper-fast. Remember 'Hyper' for speeds above Mach 5, making them super difficult to catch.