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

India has achieved a major milestone in defense technology by successfully test-firing its first long-range hypersonic missile.

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.

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.

India successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile on Sunday, entering the group of select nations with such ‘critical and advanced military technologies’. The domestically developed weapon is capable of carrying several payloads for ranges exceeding 1,

India has successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, capable of carrying various payloads over 1,500 km, launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on Saturday evening

India's hypersonic missile test on November 16, 2024, highlights its military advancements and capabilities in global defence technology.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

India successfully conducted flight tests of its first long-range hypersonic missile. The tests took place yesterday evening, November 16, according to the Indian Ministry of Defence website. The tests were conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).