India’s Hypersonic Missile Breaks Barriers, Successfully Tested in Odisha

India Successfully Test-Flights First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile off Odisha Coast
Bhubaneswar, 17th November 2024 – In a major milestone for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha on the night of November 16, 2024. The missile, designed to carry various payloads over a range of more than 1,500 kilometers, marks a significant advancement in India’s military technology.
The successful trial was carried out from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, a key testing site for India’s defense innovations. Various range systems deployed across multiple domains tracked the missile, and flight data gathered from down-range ship stations confirmed the successful completion of the missile’s terminal maneuvers and accurate impact.
The hypersonic missile, which has been indigenously developed by DRDO’s laboratories in Hyderabad, as well as in collaboration with other DRDO facilities and industry partners, represents a significant leap for India’s defense sector.
Senior scientists from DRDO and officials from the Armed Forces were present during the flight trial. The achievement was hailed by India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, who described the successful test as a historic moment for the country. In a post on social media platform X, Singh expressed pride in India joining the select group of nations with the capability to develop such advanced military technologies. He congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces, and industry partners for their pivotal roles in the accomplishment.
Dr. Samir V Kamat, the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, also congratulated the DRDO team for their dedication and hard work, acknowledging the team’s role in the success of this high-profile trial.
The development of this hypersonic missile underscores India’s growing strength in defense technology and its commitment to enhancing the country’s national security with advanced, indigenous systems.
