India conducted its first successful test of a long-range hypersonic missile, bringing the country a step closer toward deploying a high-tech weapon that’s in the arsenal of only a handful of countries.

In a major boost to its military prowess, India has successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha, an achievement that has put the country in a select group of nat

Test took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha state marks India's entry into elite circle of countries

Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday, publicising the super-fast high-tech weapon days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers.

According to the Atlantic Council, only the United States, China, and Russia have demonstrated hypersonic capabilities. North Korea and the Houthis in Yemen have also claimed to have test-fired such missiles.

The hypersonic missile is designed to carry several payloads for ranges greater than 1500 km. It can be used by all the services of the Indian Armed Forces

India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha,” the defence minister wrote on X.

India has successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile, placing the nation among an elite group of countries with advanced military capabilities. Developed by DRDO, the missile can cover over 1,

India has successfully tested a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, it said on Sunday, attaining a key milestone in military development that puts it in a small group

Indian media reports that the country has successfully tested its advanced hypersonic missile with a range of over 1,500 kilometers. According to India Today, the hypersonic missile was tested on Saturday on Abdul Kalam Island, off the eastern coast of Odisha state.