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In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently tested a Long-Range Hypersonic Missile, which achieved an impressive speed of Mach 6, or six times the speed of sound. This successful test showcases the missile’s advanced technology and brings India closer to enhancing its strategic deterrence and coastal defence systems.
During the missile’s test flight, various tracking systems were deployed to monitor its performance, and the missile was confirmed to have reached a speed of Mach 6, further validating the progress made by DRDO in hypersonic technology. Hypersonic missiles, capable of flying at speeds greater than Mach 5 (about 6,100 km/h), are considered a significant leap forward in missile technology, as they can travel faster and evade enemy countermeasures more effectively than traditional missile systems.
In addition to its remarkable speed, the missile demonstrated terminal manoeuvres during its flight, a critical feature for targeting moving objects and making it highly effective against maritime threats. The missile’s ability to perform such manoeuvres before hitting its target in the ocean marks a key advancement in precision and reliability.
The Long-Range Hypersonic Missile is likely to be deployed as a part of India’s coastal defence strategy, particularly by the Indian Navy. With the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) serving as a critical area for naval operations and trade routes, this missile is expected to significantly enhance the Navy’s ability to neutralize enemy warships, particularly in scenarios involving maritime threats and sea-based conflicts.
Its hypersonic speed and ability to execute complex terminal manoeuvres make it an ideal weapon for countering enemy naval vessels, offering a decisive advantage in naval warfare. The missile’s speed reduces the time for retaliation and allows India to strike enemy targets before they can react or deploy countermeasures.
DRDO officials have officially confirmed that the missile has a range of approximately 1,500 km, allowing it to cover a vast area of the Indian Ocean and strike enemy vessels at considerable distances from the Indian coastline. However, experts estimate that the missile could have a range extending up to 2,000 km, with the same level of accuracy, depending on further refinements to the missile’s technology.
Additionally, the missile’s long-range and high-speed capabilities make it an essential tool in ensuring strategic deterrence and enhancing the country’s defence posture in the region. The missile’s development and deployment will likely serve as a countermeasure to adversaries with advanced naval assets, ensuring India’s dominance in the IOR and safeguarding its maritime interests.
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