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The Indian Navy will now become more powerful and lethal to its enemies. In order to enhance the navy’s multi-faceted capabilities, long-range hypersonic anti-ship missiles with a range of now 1,500 kilometers will be deployed first on warships and then on nuclear submarines. This advanced weapon system will enhance the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Indian Navy in the Indo-Pacific region.
According to sources in the Ministry of Defense, the long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile system will be launched from the surface fleet of the Indian Navy. Warships are best suited to deploy these hypersonic missiles due to their large platforms and state-of-the-art vertical launch systems. With this initial deployment, the Navy will be able to incorporate this new powerful capability into its operational strategy as quickly as possible.
Deploying long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile systems on submarines presents some technical challenges that will soon be resolved. At present, the Indian Navy does not have submarines equipped with vertical launch system facilities. To overcome this shortcoming, new submarines are being built by 2036 under the recently approved nuclear attack submarine program.
These submarines will be equipped with vertical launch systems for launching hypersonic missiles, which will add a powerful maritime dimension to India’s hypersonic strike capabilities and make India’s indigenous nuclear submarines more dangerous.
This missile proved its capabilities and capabilities
The long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile system is not a nuclear weapon, but nonetheless has the ability to cause considerable damage to an enemy. It is designed for high-impact conventional attacks. Recently, these missiles have also been tested, in which this missile has proven its capabilities and capabilities.
The missile system will also support other weapons systems of the Indian Navy during operations, including long-range subsonic cruise missiles. This is also a long-range missile. The range of these missiles is more than 1,000 kilometers. These missile systems will be able to target enemy areas and warships. With this combination, the Navy will gain a versatile and powerful missile range to deal with multiple types of threats.
The proposed deployment of a 1,500-km long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile system on warships and submarines reflects the Indian Navy’s commitment to modernization and enhanced combat readiness. By 2036, when the new nuclear attack submarines enter service, the Navy will have an array of state-of-the-art hypersonic weapons on surface and submarine platforms. This will enhance the Navy’s strategic influence and ability to defeat enemies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Nirbhay missile has a range of 1000 km
The long-range subsonic cruise missile is a long-range missile with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers and a flying speed of about 800 kilometers per hour, which is used to launch these missiles. Use a modular system.
India’s long-range subsonic cruise missile is named “Nirbhay” and was developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can fly from the ground to avoid detection. Enemy radars can fly very low, which is called terrain-hugging capability.
Long-range hypersonic missiles have a range of more than 1,500 kilometers. With this missile, the enemy can be attacked from three places: air, water and land. After launch, its speed can reach 6,200 kilometers per hour, which is five times the speed of sound.
Characteristics of long-range hypersonic missiles
The most special thing about hypersonic missiles is that due to their high speed and low trajectory, that is, they fly at low altitudes, they are almost impossible to detect by any radar in the world, including the United States. Therefore, no missile defense system in the world can kill them.
Hypersonic missiles are capable of carrying tons of nuclear weapons. These missiles can carry 480 kilograms of nuclear or conventional weapons. Such missiles are considered important for countries possessing nuclear weapons.
Hypersonic missiles are more lethal than subsonic cruise missiles at destroying underground weapons depots. Hypersonic missiles are more destructive due to their extremely high speeds.
Hypersonic missiles excel at maneuvering techniques, that is, changing their path in the air. This way, they can also target targets that are changing position. Due to this ability, it is difficult to escape from them.
DRDO has been working on hypersonic missiles for a long time
Countries like India, France and the UK are busy building hypersonic missiles. At the same time, North Korea also claims to be building hypersonic missiles. India’s DRDO successfully tested the Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) in 2020. In addition, India is also cooperating with Russia to develop the BrahMos-II missile, which is a hypersonic missile. The range of BrahMos-II will reach 1,500 kilometers, and the speed will be 7-8 times the speed of sound (about 9,000 kilometers per hour). Its testing is expected to begin soon.
