NEW DELHI – It was stated that India successfully tested the domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile on November 17 and reached an important milestone in military development that puts it among a small group of countries with advanced technology.

The global push for hypersonic weapons is also reflected in the efforts of China, Russia, and the United States, as well as some countries such as India, which are trying to develop advanced long-range missiles.

The Indian missile, developed by the state-run Defense Research and Development Organization and its industrial partners, is designed to carry payloads for the armed forces to ranges exceeding 1,500 km, the government said in a statement.

“The flight data…confirmed successful terminal maneuvers and engagement with high accuracy,” he added.

The test firing took place on Saturday at Dr. It was stated that it was carried out from APJ Abdul Kalam island.

In his post on X, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called the test a “historic achievement” and added that the test places India among the elite countries with such critical and advanced technologies. REUTERS