Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM)
India’s successful test of a Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) in May 2026 marks a major advancement in its strategic military capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the missile travels at speeds exceeding Mach 5 and is capable of maneuvering during flight, making interception by existing missile defense systems extremely difficult.
Technically, the missile features a
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