Day 35
Science & TechnologySkim2024-11-16
India Tests First Long Range Hypersonic Missile
What Happened
The DRDO successfully conducted the first flight trial of India's indigenous long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on November 16, 2024. The missile is designed to carry diverse payloads over distances exceeding 1,500 km with high terminal accuracy.
Why It Matters
This achievement places India in an elite group of nations with hypersonic strike capabilities, significantly enhancing national security and strategic deterrence.
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