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The 77th Republic Day Parade will feature the unveiling of a long-range anti-ship hypersonic glide missile. DRDO developed the missile, which would be used by the Indian Navy. A Prasad Goud, ASL Project Director at DRDO, revealed specifics about the missile, saying it is a hypersonic missile that adversary radars cannot detect. He stated that this missile will improve India’s performance in ocean waters.
“This missile is being developed by DRDO for the requirement of the Indian Navy. Its basic advantage is that it is hypersonic, so enemy radars cannot detect it… Its range is about 1500 Km and can carry different payloads, then defeat the warheads on ships deployed in the ocean. It travels with hypersonic speed and high aerodynamic efficiency… This will increase India’s capability in the ocean waters… DRDO is working on hypersonic glide missile technology and hypersonic cruise missile technology,” he said.
DRDO successfully flight-tests man portable anti-tank guided missile
Previously, India successfully tested a new version of its man-portable anti-tank guided missile on a firing range in Maharashtra’s Ahilya Nagar. The missile, developed by the DRDO, was tested at the KK Range. During the trial, the weapon accurately hit a moving target, confirming its operational capabilities.
According to the Defense Ministry, the missile is from the third generation of anti-tank guided weapons and has a “fire-and-forget” design. It is outfitted with top-attack technology, allowing it to strike armored vehicles from above, where protection is typically weaker.
The government stated that the missile’s warhead is powerful enough to destroy current main battle tanks. The system can be fired by infantrymen using a tripod or launched from a military vehicle.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO and its industrial partners on the successful test, calling it a significant step toward boosting the country’s defense capabilities.
