India Defence

DRDO showcases Hypersonic Glide Missile at Republic Day Parade

DRDO showcased the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) at the Republic Day Parade, marking a major advancement in India’s indigenous defence technology. This hypersonic glide missile, capable of travelling over Mach 5 and striking targets up to 1,500 km away, combines high speed, manoeuvrability, and a low-altitude flight path to evade missile defence systems. Designed primarily for coastal defence and sea-denial operations, it significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s ability to deter and neutralise high-value enemy warships in the Indian Ocean Region, positioning India among the leading nations developing advanced hypersonic weapon systems.