Indian DRDO Advances - Hypersonic Missile Capability :HCM Development Successfully

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India has taken a major step toward bolstering its strategic military capabilities with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) making progress on its Hypersonic Cruise Missile (HCM) program. The development marks a significant step in India's efforts to join the select group of nations possessing hypersonic weapons technology.

             

DRDO Successrate flows in HCM(Hypersonic Cruise Missile)

The hypersonic cruise missile is designed to travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5, allowing it to engage targets at extremely high speeds while maintaining its maneuverability. Powered by a highly sophisticated scramjet engine, the missile can maintain hypersonic flight in the atmosphere, making it extremely difficult to detect and intercept by existing air defense systems.DRDO moves closer to hypersonic cruise missile capability as scramjet tests succeed. Read full defence analysis on enkoorinfo.in

Recently, DRDO scientists achieved a crucial milestone with the successful long-duration ground tests of the Actively Cooled Scramjet Combustor, validating key propulsion technologies necessary for sustained hypersonic travel. These tests are considered very important before moving on to large-scale flight tests, thus bringing the HCM program closer to its operational readiness.

Defense experts say hypersonic missiles represent a revolutionary capability, offering faster attack options, better deterrence, and improved survivability against modern missile defense shields. Once operationalized, India's HCM will significantly bolster the country's offensive and defensive posture, especially in the context of emerging regional security challenges.

The project will also highlight India's efforts toward Atmanirbhar Bharat, as many critical technologies, including propulsion, materials, guidance, and navigation systems, are being developed indigenously. DRDO labs across the country are closely collaborating to ensure technological self-reliance in next-generation weapons.

             

                                  

In addition to the HCM program, the DRDO has recently tested other advanced missile systems, bolstering India's growing reputation as a global defense technology powerhouse. Analysts believe that hypersonic weapons will play a major role in future wars due to their speed, accuracy, and ability to evade defenses.

As India steadily progresses toward hypersonic capability, the DRDO's achievements represent a decisive advancement in national security and technological innovation. For the latest updates on defense development and strategic affairs, enkoorinfo is your trusted destination for reliable and timely news.

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