India’s new hypersonic missile: out of radar’s grip, how will the defense scenario change?

India is constantly strengthening its defense capabilities, and in this episode the development of hypersonic missiles is proving to be an important milestone. These state -of -the -art missiles are not only unprecedented in terms of speed, but can also prove to be a game changer in future battles due to their abilities. Their goal is to make Indian security impregnable and prevent enemies from any adventure.

What is hypersonic missile and why it is special?

Hypersonic missiles are those whose speed is at least five times (MAC 5) or more than the speed of sound (about 1,225 kilometers per hour). Some hypersonic missiles can fly at Mac 7, Mac 10 or more speed. These are different and superior in many ways from traditional missiles:

1. excessive speed: At such a high speed, it becomes almost impossible to track and stop them for radar and air defense systems. The enemy does not have enough time to react.

2. Maneuverability: They do not just walk in a straight line, but can also maneuver during their flight while staying inside the atmosphere. This enables them to avoid existing missiles.

3. high accuracy: Despite excessive speed, they are designed to target accurately.

India’s hypersonic visit: HSTDV’s success

The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has made significant progress in hypersonic technology. In September 2020, India successfully tested its Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV). It is actually a technology demonstrator vehicle, which means that it is a test platform to develop hypersonic flight and its techniques. In this test, a scumjet engine was successfully used, which pulls oxygen from air at hypersonic speed and burns fuel, making it great speed in a very short time. This success includes India among the selected countries of the world which have complicated technology.

Brahmos-II: Future firepower

HSTDV’s success has opened the way for India’s development of hypersonic missiles. Already, Brahmos (Brahmos) supersonic cruise missile’s advanced version of Russia is working on a hypersonic cruise missile in collaboration with Russia. It is believed that the speed of BrahMos-2 may be 7 or even more, making it one of the fastest and deadly missiles in the world.

Strategic importance: Why is this game changer?

• Psychological pressure on enemies: The development of such missiles puts psychological pressure on enemies that India has such an advanced firepower that any of their aggressive intentions can be demolished.

• Defense shield: These missiles strengthen the country’s defense capabilities that the current air defense systems also become dwarf in front of them.

• Self -reliance and technical superiority: The development of hypersonic missiles makes India self -sufficient in defense technology and makes it equivalent to global powers.

• Emot on neighboring countries: These abilities, especially strategically sensitive borders, give India a major lead.

Currently, there are only a few countries like the US, Russia and China which have significant progress in developing operational hypersonic capabilities or them. India’s joining this club will further strengthen its position in the global power balance. This development indicates that India is not only ensuring its safety, but is joining the leading countries in defense innovation.