Bhubaneswar: India’s defence capabilities will be on prominent display at the 77th Republic Day parade on January 26, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) set to unveil its indigenously developed Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile.
Developed by the Advanced Systems Laboratory for the Indian Navy, the missile represents a major leap in India’s maritime strike capability. With a reported range of around 1,500 km, the system is designed to travel at hypersonic speeds, enabling it to evade enemy radar and air defence systems while striking high-value naval targets, including aircraft carriers.
Project Director A. Prasad Goud said the missile uses a solid-propellant boost-glide system and features hybrid navigation along with a terminal seeker, allowing for high accuracy even in contested environments. The weapon is capable of carrying multiple payload options, enhancing its operational flexibility in maritime warfare.
The missile’s public showcase during the Republic Day parade, alongside marching contingents from the Army, Navy and Air Force, underlines India’s growing emphasis on indigenous defence technologies and self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
Defence experts view the hypersonic glide missile as a strategic deterrent that significantly strengthens India’s naval posture in the Indo-Pacific region, reinforcing its ability to protect maritime interests and project power at extended ranges.
-OdishaAge
