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India.com
17-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India Is Building ‘Vishnu' – But Who Owns The World's Deadliest Hypersonic Missile?
New Delhi: In secretive defense labs tucked deep inside India, a new missile is quietly taking shape. It has been named Vishnu – a title that is cosmic, divine and destructive when needed. It is being designed to travel at hypersonic speeds. When Vishnu is ready, it will be nearly impossible to stop it. No radar will see it. No air defense shield will catch it. It will dive from the sky like a streak of fire. It will carry a nuclear payload. It will not be a test of aim. It will be a show of resolve. But in this global arms race, India is not the only one building such a phantom. The title of the most advanced hypersonic missile today belongs to Russia. And it is not even close. They call it Avangard. It is not a missile in the traditional sense. It is a glide vehicle. It rides on top of an intercontinental ballistic missile before detaching and slicing through the atmosphere at over Mach 27. That is up to 33,000 kmph. Faster than a bullet. More maneuverable than any interceptor can predict. Even the United States has not figured out how to block it. Russia revealed Avangard to the world in 2019. It can carry a nuclear warhead powerful enough to level an entire city. Its range? Over 10,000 kilometres. No country has tested anything like it. Once launched, it twists and turns, confuses tracking systems and arrives without warning. It is silent. It is final. India's Vishnu, once operational, will be a different beast – multi-role, versatile and swift. Speeds are expected to reach Mach 10, nearly 12,000 kmph, enough to evade most current defense systems. Range estimates suggest up to 5,000 kilometres. It can be launched from land, air or sea. It will carry nuclear weapons. It will possess deep-strike capabilities. It will make a statement – India is no longer catching up. It is ready to lead. The weapon's full name hints at its ambition – Vehicle for Integrated and Strategic Hypersonic Navigation and Utility. Long name. Short fuse. What does this mean for India? It redraws the map of deterrence. With Vishnu, India will respond to threats and redefine balance. It moves closer to matching Russia and China, especially in hypersonic warfare. Pakistan, with its aging systems, falls far behind. Right now, Vishnu is under development. The Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is refining the design, simulating launches and preparing for trials. Once operational, India's defense posture could change overnight. In the sky above Asia, a new force is about to arrive. It will not blink. It will not pause. It will strike like Vishnu – sudden, swift and unstoppable.
India.com
16-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India is developing powerful missile, Vishnu, but which country owns world's deadliest hypersonic missile? Name is..., range is....
India is developing powerful missile, Vishnu, but which country owns world's deadliest hypersonic missile? Name is..., range is.... As the wars intensify, every country is preparing for conflict, either developing new lethal weapons or, in some cases, such as Turkey, suggesting that its citizens raise their birth rates to increase their future population and workforce. It shows how countries are preparing militarily and demographically for uncertain times ahead. Meanwhile, India is gearing up to test its hypersonic missile, Vishnu. It will be one of the deadliest missiles on the planet, that no radar can track and air defense can not stop. But do you know which country has the most dangerous hypersonic missile in the world? What makes Russia's 'Avangard' so dangerous, and nearly impossible to intercept? If you guessed the United States, you are wrong; the world's most dangerous missile is Avangard, owned by Russia. One might be surprised to find that the United States has no technology to shoot down the hypersonic Avangard. The missile that India is developing is nearly three times faster than Avangard. It is also nuclear-capable. Avangard missile delivers a hypersonic glide system that operates as an intercontinental ballistic missile(ICBM), having a maximum speed of Mach 20 to 27, which equals 24,000 to 33,000 kilometers per hour. According to the media reports, Russia revealed to the world this technology in 2019, and this weapon is capable of carrying nuclear weapons, and can reach a distance of 10,000 kilometers and be able to deliver nuclear weapons weighing up to 2 megatons. The most surprising part of this technology is that it can bypass any missile defense shield technology. It has a maneuvering capability to be able to change directions continuously, all design features that will make interception all but impossible. What is India's hypersonic missile 'Vishnu'? Why is it a Game Changer? The Vishnu missile is a multi-role hypersonic glide vehicle that can reach Mach 10, that is a speed of 10,000 to 12,000 kilometers per hour. It has a range of about 5,000 kilometers. Vishnu is short for Vehicle for Integrated and Strategic Hypersonic Navigation and Utility; it can also carry nuclear weapons. This missile can be fired from land, air, and sea. It is designed to penetrate defenses and avoid anti-missile systems. With the hypersonic missile, India will be a game changer in Asia and would be comparable to China and Russia's hypersonic missile systems. This will improve India's nuclear deterrent capability tremendously. Pakistan's missile system will be far inferior. However, it is still in the development and testing phase. The DRDO hopes to operationalize it in the coming years and soon.
India.com
15-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
What is Arrow 4? Israel afraid of Iran's hypersonic missiles? Develops new air defence system, it is capable of...
Illustration: Arrow 4 air defense system missile (Israel Aerospace Industries)/ New Delhi: Israel has announced the development of its new hypersonic missile defense system Arrow 4. This system is capable of stopping and destroying any hypersonic missile. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levi said that Arrow 4 will soon become operational. It will be included in Israel's air defense. This system is designed to deal with today's biggest threat, hypersonic missiles. What is the threat from hypersonic missiles? Hypersonic missiles, such as China's DF-ZF and Russia's Avangard, travel faster than Mach 5 (6174 km/h). These missiles can change direction in the air. They fly low, which makes them difficult to be detected by conventional missile defense systems. Conventional ballistic missiles travel on a straight path, but hypersonic missiles make it difficult to predict. Earlier systems like America's Patriot PAC-3, THAAD and Russia's S-400 are not able to track and destroy hypersonic missiles. Hypersonic missiles are so fast that the time to respond is reduced to mere seconds, causing existing radars and interceptors to fail. What missiles did Iran use? Iran has claimed that it used the Fattah-1 hypersonic missile in recent attacks on Israel. It travels at a speed of more than Mach 5. However, experts believe that there is debate about its hypersonic capability and effectiveness, as it may not be able to manoeuver completely. What are features of Arrow 4? Arrow 4 has been developed in collaboration with IAI and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA). It will replace Arrow 2 and will be able to intercept missiles both in and out of the air. Its features are: Fast response: With advanced sensors and manoeuvrability, it can target hypersonic missiles. Shoot-look-shoot: It can target the missile and change its path. It can attack again. Cost and production: It is being made cheap and on a large scale, so that attacks by many missiles can be responded to. Boaz Levy said that the trial of Arrow 4 will begin in the next two years, but if the threat increases, it can be started sooner. This system will be useful not only for the defense of Israel, but also for coalitions around the world. What is the global prospect for Arrow 4? International interest in Arrow 4 is growing. Germany, which has already purchased Arrow 3, is now considering Arrow 4. It is necessary to protect against fast and smart missiles under the European Sky Shield Initiative. Its modular design makes it easy to integrate with many countries. Amid the growing threat of hypersonic missiles, Arrow 4 can become an important weapon for modern warfare. It will prove to be a strategic weapon for countries around the world by being cheap and effective.
India.com
12-07-2025
- India.com
What is Vishnu? A powerful missile which India is developing, which country owns most powerful hypersonic missile? Name is...
What is Vishnu? A powerful missile which India is developing, which country owns most powerful hypersonic missile? Name is... India is getting ready to test its powerful new hypersonic missile named Vishnu. This missile is expected to be one of the most dangerous in the world. What makes it special is that no radar system can track it, and no air defense system can stop it. But do you know which country currently has the world's most dangerous hypersonic missile? But if you are thing it to be American, you are wrong as the it is Russian made missile called Avangard. And even the United States doesn't have the technology to intercept Avangard. India's missile 'Vishnu' is still in development, but once completed, it could be a game-changer. It is expected to be almost three times faster than Russia's Avangard and will also be capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Russia's Avangard: A deadly hypersonic weapon The Avangard is not just any missile it's a hypersonic glide vehicle that works with an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. It can fly at an incredible speed of Mach 20 to Mach 27, which means 24,000 to 33,000 km per hour. Avangard was revealed it in 2019, and it can carry a nuclear warhead as powerful as 2 megatons. The missile has a range of up to 10,000 km, making it capable of hitting targets that are very far. What makes Avangard truly dangerous is that it can change direction mid-air, which makes it almost impossible for current anti-missile systems to track or stop. This allows it to dodge interception with ease, making it one of the most feared weapons in modern warfare. India's Vishnu missile: Fast, smart, and versatile India is now working towards its own advanced hypersonic missile called Vishnu which is designed as a multi-role hypersonic glide vehicle and will have a top speed of Mach 10, which is around 10,000 to 12,000 km per hour. Its range is expected to be around 5,000 km, and it will also be capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The full name of Vishnu is: Vehicle for Integrated and Strategic Hypersonic Navigation and Utility (VISHNU). One of the key strengths of Vishnu is its launch flexibility i.e. it can be launched from land, air, or sea. It is also being designed to evade modern defense systems, just like Avangard, with defense penetration capabilities that can bypass enemy radar and missile shields. Why it matters With weapons like Avangard and Vishnu, a new age of hypersonic warfare is emerging where speed, stealth, and smart maneuvering decide who stays ahead. While Russia leads with Avangard, India is quickly catching up with a missile that could soon join the list of the most advanced in the world. What will India gain from the Vishnu Hypersonic Missile? India's new hypersonic missile 'Vishnu' could become a game-changer in Asia. Once ready, it will place India in the same league as China and Russia, both of whom already have advanced hypersonic missile technology. Here's how India will benefit: Vishnu will boost India's nuclear deterrence, giving the country stronger defense power in case of serious threats. It will be far more advanced than any missile system currently used by Pakistan, helping India maintain a clear edge in the region. The missile's high speed and ability to dodge enemy defense systems means it can strike with great precision and almost no warning. Developing such high-tech weapons will show the world that India is among the top military technology powers. Right now, Vishnu is still in the development and testing phase, but DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is working hard to make it fully operational in the coming years. Once deployed, Vishnu could redefine India's position in global defense — not just as a regional power, but as a serious player on the world stage.
Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Europe Needs Ukraine to Fight Russia With Reduced US Help: Think Tank
Russia is looking to take its aggression beyond Ukraine, and reduced U.S. support will force European countries to work together to confront this threat, a Kyiv think tank said. A report released Wednesday by the KSE Institute, an analytical center at the Kyiv School of Economics, outlined how Russia's long-range, strategic, and hypersonic weapons program showed Moscow's intentions beyond its full-scale invasion. As the Trump administration previously said that the United States should no longer be Europe's primary security guarantor, Europe requires substantial and sustained defense investments to address the threat posed by Russia, the KSE said. "Russia is preparing capabilities that are clearly not tied to war in Ukraine, including naval forces for a possible confrontation in the Arctic," report co-author Pavlo Shkurenko told Newsweek. The two-day NATO summit started on Tuesday, and on the agenda was the alliance's support for Ukraine in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression. However, looming over the summit is U.S. President Donald Trump's insistence that members commit to spending at least 5 percent of their GDP on defense, with the president casting doubt on Washington's security commitment to countries that do not meet this level. The KSE report states that tackling Russia's threat requires not only larger defense budgets but also spending wisely on low-cost and scalable technologies, as well as integrating Ukraine's technical and military capabilities into those of Europe. In 2018, Putin touted long-range, strategic, and hypersonic weapons, such as the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, the Avangard glide vehicle, the Zirkon cruise missile, and the Poseidon nuclear torpedo, as examples of Russia's growing military prowess. But these weapons have little tactical relevance to the war in Ukraine and instead challenge Western deterrence and defense in the future when the U.S. no longer wants to be Europe's main security guarantor, the KSE report said. Despite economic turbulence in Russia caused by sanctions, Putin continues to drive ever-increasing military expenditure, which is expected to reach 13.5 trillion rubles ($145 billion) in 2025, nearly a third (32 percent) of total budget expenditure. "That much spending in the military sector is creating circumstances for them to then threaten Europe and beyond, " Shkurenko told Newsweek. "We have to understand it's very unlikely that Russia will be interested in any kind of peace as of this moment." Ukraine's experience since the start of the full-scale invasion can be a strategic asset for Europe, offering a blueprint for rapid innovation and defense technologies in a war being fought as much through data and artificial intelligence as it is through munitions, the KSE said. Russia's regular barrage of Shahed and reconnaissance drones renders traditional surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) an inefficient defense, the report said, but technology, including interceptor drones—a domain in which Ukraine has expertise—can offer a more cost-effective solution when used in conjunction with air defense. Low-cost attack drones can destroy high-value assets, and as such, Europe can build deterrence against Russia in an agile and cost-effective way, it added. Addressing the NATO conference on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine can produce over 8 million drones of various types annually, but currently lacks the necessary financial backing. Zelensky called for allies to scale up investments in joint weapons production, including drone technologies, artillery, and interceptors and said that Ukraine's defense capabilities are essential to protecting NATO in the long term. The KSE report said Ukraine should be incorporated into European defense and granted partner or observer status in European security committees. Europe also should have "a balanced system of military production," KSE report co-author Olena Bilousova told Newsweek, as the continent can benefit from Ukraine's expertise in, for example, drones, while other countries play to their strengths in air defense or missiles. "We should consider specializations in our common production," she added. Pavlo Shkurenko, compliance and international sanctions adviser, KSE Institute: "Despite Russia experiencing economic problems, a lot of resources poured into its military industry. That much spending in the military sector is creating circumstances for them to threaten Europe and beyond." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit on Tuesday: "We must lead in the drone race, both in strike drones and the weapons we produce become part of a new, stronger European defense and security system." The KSE report's conclusion aligns with Zelensky's message that the cost of supporting Ukraine's defense is minimal compared to what Europe would face if Ukraine were to fall. Zelensky also called on Tuesday for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP and for 0.25 percent of GDP to support Ukraine's military needs directly, as he warned Russia is planning new operations on alliance territory. The second day of the NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday will likely see wrangling over whether members can agree on the hefty new defense spending target, as well as whether Trump will attend. 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