India has announced a major defence milestone: the successful test-flight of a hypersonic missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation
The defining feature of hypersonic missiles is their speed, which allows them to evade enemy defences with ease
The introduction of hypersonic transport aircraft adds another dimension to military operations
Two critical challenges include sustaining combustion in a scramjet engine at supersonic speeds and managing extreme heat generated during flight
India’s hypersonic success places it in an exclusive club, but global leaders like the U.S., Russia, and China are still refining the technology
This technological leap not only strengthens India’s defence posture but signals its ability to compete in the most advanced arenas of military innovation