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India.com
18-07-2025
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3X faster than Agni and BrahMos..., India testing a hypersonic missile that flies at 8 times the speed of sound, hits targets 1500 km away
3X faster than Agni and BrahMos..., India testing a hypersonic missile that flies at 8 times the speed of sound, hits targets 1500 km away India reportedly tested a new high-speed missile that can travel up to eight times the speed of sound (Mach 8) between July 14 and 16, 2025. The test was said to be successful and is part of a project called Project Vishnu. This project is being led by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is focused on creating a special kind of missile called the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM). This missile is designed to fly extremely fast, avoid radar detection, and be launched from different types of platforms like ships, planes, or land bases. It doesn't just outperform existing defence systems like BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash but changes the game entirely. With this development, India joins a small group of powerful countries, including the United States, China, and Russia, that are working on or already have hypersonic weapons. Key features of ET-LDHCM, Project Vishnu Project Vishnu is India's bold plan to build a very fast, home-made missile. This missile, called ET-LDHCM, uses the latest technology in materials, engines, and accurate targeting. Although most of the details are secret, what we do know is that this missile can fly at extremely high speeds—between Mach 8 and Mach 10 (eight times the speed of sound) which is also three times faster than India's current fastest missile, the BrahMos, which flies at Mach 3. The missile can travel up to 1,500 kilometers, and in some versions, even 2,500 kilometers. One big strength of this missile is its flexibility. It can be launched from the ground, air, or sea. The heart of this missile is a special scramjet engine built in India. Unlike regular engines, this one uses oxygen from the air instead of carrying heavy fuel tanks. This makes the missile lighter, faster, and more fuel-efficient, allowing it to fly at hypersonic speeds for a longer time. Because it flies so fast, it can avoid being shot down by most modern air defense systems and can travel long distances very quickly. The body of the missile is made of strong heat-resistant materials that can survive temperatures as high as 2,000°C caused by air friction at such high speeds. It also has special coatings to protect it from seawater and sunlight. This missile is also designed to be very hard to detect by enemy radar. It flies low to the ground and can change direction in the middle of flight, making it difficult for enemies to track or to stop. The ET-LDHCM can carry heavy payloads between 1,000 and 2,000 kilograms. This includes regular explosives or even nuclear warheads.
India.com
16-06-2025
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Bad news for Turkey, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India marks big defense leap with MACH 8 missile, it can travel…, can destroy…
Home News Bad news for Turkey, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India marks big defense leap with MACH 8 missile, it can travel…, can destroy… Bad news for Turkey, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India marks big defense leap with MACH 8 missile, it can travel…, can destroy… The ET-LDHCM, which boasts a top speed of Mach 8 (approximately 11,000 km/h), can deliver swift and devastating strikes deep into enemy territory, including targets in China and Pakistan. Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) New Delhi: In a massive development that promises to boost the country's defense capabilities, India is preparing to test its most advanced indigenously developed hypersonic missile — the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM). According to a report by Dainik Jagran, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a classified initiative called Project Vishnu,. The moot aim of the project is to develop a missile that could potentially shift the military balance in Asia. The missile is being developed entirely with indigenous technology. The ET-LDHCM, which boasts a top speed of Mach 8 (approximately 11,000 km/h), can deliver swift and devastating strikes deep into enemy territory, including targets in China and Pakistan. Here are some of the key features: It carries up to 2,000 kg of steel, explosives or nuclear vengeance. It is designed for both conventional and nuclear missions The missile can carry warheads weighing between 1,000 and 2,000 kg over a range of approximately 1,500 km. According to defence sources, the missile's velocity and evasive mid-flight manoeuvrability make it nearly impossible to intercept with current radar and air defence systems. At the core of the ET-LDHCM is an advanced scramjet engine, which uses atmospheric oxygen for fuel combustion, allowing sustained hypersonic speeds for extended durations. Already tested for 1,000 seconds on the ground, it is now ready to roar through the air. No curves, no arcs and no easy trajectory to track. It is made of metals that do not melt even at 2,000°C, materials that do not blink when the missile rips through the atmosphere and coatings that laugh at oxidation. What makes ET-LDHCM different from others is its flexibility. The missile can be launched from land-based launchers, aircraft, or naval platforms. This has expanded India's tactical and strategic strike options. Its pinpoint accuracy and ability to evade interception make it suitable for targeting enemy command centres, radar installations, naval assets, and fortified bunkers. The successful deployment of the ET-LDHCM is expected to give India a significant strategic advantage. With its high speed, long range, advanced manoeuvrability, and resilience in extreme conditions, the missile stands out as a powerful addition to the nation's defence capabilities. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest India News on More Stories
India.com
13-06-2025
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India developing hypersonic stealth missile capable of..., entire Pakistan, most parts of China...
(Representational image: AI generated) New Delhi: India will soon test the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) hypersonic missile. This missile can destroy enemy targets with a speed of 11000 km/hr and a range of 1500 km. it is equipped with scramjet engine and stealth technology. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is soon going to test the ET-LDHCM as part of Project Vishnu. This hypersonic cruise missile has been built with completely indigenous technology and keeping in mind the objective of 'self-reliant India'. It is considered to be India's most advanced hypersonic technology. It can fly more than five times faster than the speed of sound. ET-LDHCM can fly at Mach 8 i.e. eight times faster than the speed of sound and at a speed of about 11,000 km/h. Its range is more than 1500 km. With this lethal range, this cruise missile can target the whole of Pakistan and most parts of China. That is, if any target in Pakistan has to be hit, then Indian fighter jets will not need to go to Pakistan or near the international border or LOC. This missile can be fired from Sukhoi or Rafale flying over Punjab or Delhi. This missile flies at low altitude. It will not move straight in the air but will move forward in a curved manner. With this speed and stealth feature, it will completely dodge the enemy air defense system. It will not be able to tracked by the enemy radar. The ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile can carry both nuclear and non-nuclear weapons. It is capable of carrying up to 1000-2000 kg of warheads. Under the completely Make in India programme, this missile has been built by DRDO in collaboration with private industry partners at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad.
India.com
08-06-2025
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Meet India's Deadliest Hypersonic Missile: Too Fast For Radars, Built To Smash Pakistan And China
New Delhi: India is preparing to test its most advanced hypersonic missile – Extended Trajectory - Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (E T-LDHCM). Developed entirely with indigenous technology under DRDO's secretive 'Project Vishnu', this missile is being touted as a strategic gamechanger capable of shifting power equations across Asia. The ET-LDHCM will give India the ability to strike deep inside enemy territory, be it Pakistan or China, within minutes and with devastating precision once it becomes operational. With a top speed of Mach 8, roughly 11,000 km/h or eight times the speed of sound, the missile can cover a distance of three kilometres in one second. This speed makes it nearly impossible for existing radar and air defense systems to intercept it. The ET-LDHCM is armed with a range of more than 1,500 kilometres and has the capacity to target and obliterate enemy installations with either nuclear or conventional payloads weighing between 1,000-2,000 kilogrammes. Its scramjet engine, an advanced propulsion system – which takes in air from the atmosphere to burn fuel, enables it to maintain hypersonic speeds for extended periods. It makes it lethal. The DRDO has already successfully conducted a ground test of the engine for a staggering 1,000 seconds. It shows India is not far from deploying this next-gen technology in real-world scenarios. Built for Stealth, Power and Versatility Different from ballistic missiles that follow predictable paths, the ET-LDHCM flies at low altitudes, can manoeuvre mid-flight and is constructed with heat-resistant materials that are capable of withstanding up to 2,000 degree Celsius. It also features oxidation-resistant coatings that ensure it remains functional in even the harshest environments – including saltwater and scorching sunlight. The ET-LDHCM's versatility sets it apart. It can be launched from land, air or sea, giving India unprecedented strategic flexibility. Whether targeting enemy radar stations, naval destroyers or strategic command centres, the missile's precision, range and evasion capabilities make it a nightmare for any adversary. Strategic Significance for India With the ET-LDHCM, India joins an elite club of nations, including the United States, Russia and China, that have mastered hypersonic missile technology. But what makes India's feat more significant is that the missile is a completely Make in India project, designed and built at the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad in partnership with private Indian defense firms. This missile provides India with a clear tactical and strategic edge over Pakistan and China. The two nations continue to conduct aggressive missile tests and border provocations. It gives Indian forces the ability to execute surgical hypersonic strikes deep within enemy territory, potentially before the enemy even realises they have been hit. Moreover, beyond military use, mastering hypersonic technologies could boost India's capabilities in satellite launches, aerospace development and disaster response – all critical sectors for national growth. The programme also promises to create thousands of jobs and provide fresh opportunities for Indian MSMEs in the defense ecosystem. When and Where It Will Matter Whether it is a land-attack mission to destroy hardened military bunkers, a naval strike against aircraft carriers and destroyers or a deep strategic assault on enemy infrastructure, the ET-LDHCM is built to deliver lethal blows with incredible speed and minimal warning. In the new age of warfare, where milliseconds can decide outcomes, India's ET-LDHCM could very well be the silent supersonic sword that redefines deterrence and defense.
