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Meet ET-LDHCM, India's game-changer deadly hypersonic missile which can move at Mach 8 speed, has 1500 km range, bad news for Pakistan, China due to…
(Representational image/AP) DRDO ET-LDHCM: In a significant development in India's internal security needs, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a new hypersonic missile called ET-LDHCM (Extended Trajectory – Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile) under a confidential project reportedly named 'Project Vishnu'. Here are all the details you need to know about Extended Trajectory – Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile. Why is ET-LDHCM dangerous? As per media reports, the new Extended Trajectory – Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile will be able to travel at speeds up to Mach 8 (approximately 9,800 to 11,000 km/h) and is designed for a range of around 1,500 km. Reports also say that if experts confirm the specifications, the missile would place it well above current cruise missile capabilities like BrahMos in both speed and range. India speeds up work on bunker-buster warhead for Agni missile with eye on underground targets Meanwhile, in another significant development, India speeded up efforts to develop advanced bunker-buster warheads as part of a variant of the Agni missile system that is capable of penetrating high-value enemy targets that are fortified deep under the ground and cannot be destroyed with conventional weapons. According to a report by news agency IANS, the move has been expedited following the success of the US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities that were buried deep beneath the earth in the mountainside and covered with reinforced concrete. DRDO successfully conducts scramjet engine ground test DRDO has successfully done a cutting-edge Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor (engine) ground test for 120 seconds for the first time in India. An official said that it marks a crucial milestone in developing next-generation hypersonic missiles. What are Hypersonic missiles? Hypersonic missiles are a class of advanced weaponry that travel at speeds greater than Mach 5 which is five times the speed of sound or more than 5,400 km/hr. These advanced weapons have the potential to bypass existing Air Defence Systems and deliver rapid and high-impact strikes. (With inputs from agencies)
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09-06-2025
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Pakistan, China fear this Made-in-India hypersonic missile; radars fail to detect it, its name is..., capable of...
Pakistan, China fear this Made-in-India hypersonic missile; radars fail to detect it, its name is…, capable of… Leaping to advance military weaponry, India is planning to test its most advanced hypersonic missile named Extended Trajectory–Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (E T-LDHCM). The hypersonic missile is fully Made in India and has been developed with indigenous technology by DRDO under the secret 'Project Vishnu'. E T-LDHCM is considered a major strategic weapon with the potential to alter the power equation in Asia. The hypersonic missile is expected to provide India with an ability to strike tough targets deep inside the enemy's territory. Once it becomes operational, it can infiltrate Pakistan or China and destroy its targets with precision. Top Speed The missile's hypersonic speed of Mach 8 (approximately 11,000 km/h) renders it virtually undetectable and uninterceptable by current radar and air defence technologies. Its ability to travel three kms per second highlights its exceptional velocity. The ET-LDHCM has a range of over 1,500 kms and can target enemy installations with either nuclear or conventional payloads. Its weight is between 1,000-2,000 kgs. Powered By Scramjet Engine The hypersonic missile is powered by a scramjet engine, which is an advanced propulsion system. The engine intake air from the atmosphere to burn fuel, which allows it to maintain hypersonic speeds for a longer time. India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed a 1000-second ground test of a new engine, signifying the country's progress towards deploying advanced propulsion technology. Stealth, Power and Versatility Unlike ballistic missiles with fixed trajectories, the ET-LDHCM is a low-altitude, manoeuvrable missile designed with heat-resistant materials capable of withstanding temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Celsius. Its oxidation-resistant coating ensures operational effectiveness in extreme conditions, such as saltwater exposure and intense sunlight. The ET-LDHCM's can be launched from land, air or sea, giving India strategic flexibility. Strategic Significance for India With the induction of ET-LDHCM in the Army, India will join the elite club of nations, including US, Russia and China, that have achieved proficiency in hypersonic missile technology. India's feat is particularly noteworthy because the missile is entirely Made In India, a collaborative effort between the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad and private Indian defence companies. Notably, this hypersonic missile will provide the country with a clear strategic edge over Pakistan and China.
