Hypersonic missiles are advanced weapons capable of travelling at speeds exceeding Mach 5. They can manoeuvre during flight, making them difficult to intercept. These missiles pose significant challenges to national defence systems. Countries are investing heavily in their development. The technology raises concerns about global security and arms races. Their potential use could alter military strategies worldwide.
Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlight the introduction of Russia's advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile. This missile was fired at Ukraine following escalations involving Western military support for...
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently marked an important achievement in military technology. On November 17, 2024, the DRDO successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile...