India successfully tests hypersonic missile

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, September 7

India on Monday successfully flight-tested a Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) from APJ Abdul Kalam testing range (Wheeler Island) in Balasore, Odisha.

The technology has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

With the successful launch, the organisation has demonstrated capabilities for highly complex technology that will serve as the building block for NextGen Hypersonic vehicles in partnership with industry, DRDO said in a tweet.

DRDO said: "In a historic mission today, India successfully flight tested Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), a giant leap in indigenous defence technologies and significant milestone towards a #sashaktbharat and #atmanirbharbharat."

The DRDO Chairman congratulated all the scientists, researchers and other personnel-related with #HSTDV mission for "their resolute and unwavering efforts towards strengthening Nation’s defence capabilities."

Defence minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated the DRDO after the test.