The LR-AShM is a hypersonic glide missile developed indigenously to meet the Indian Navy’s coastal defence and blue-water warfare requirements.
North Korea tested a new hypersonic weapon system targeting North Hamgyong, signaling strategic deterrence ahead of the APEC summit. The US condemned the launches, warning they violate UN Security Council resolutions.
By diversifying its defence relationships, Pakistan is gaining more military support and flexibility, which could be used against India in future conflicts.
The conflict is “entering a decisive phase”, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday, and “taking on very dramatic dimensions”.
India has made history with the successful test of its first long-range hypersonic missile. This breakthrough puts India among an elite group of nations like the US, Russia, and China, capable of developing such advanced defense technology. With a speed over Mach 5, a range exceeding 1,500 km, and mid-flight maneuverability, this missile is a strategic leap forward for national security. Find out why this milestone is a game-changer for India's defense and global standing.
The missile was test-fired on Saturday, according to officials.