India has successfully tested a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, it said on Sunday, attaining a key milestone in military development.

Designed for the Armed Forces, this hypersonic missile can carry various payloads over distances more than 1,500km.

India has achieved a major milestone in defense technology by successfully test-firing its first long-range hypersonic missile.

India conducted its first successful test of a long-range hypersonic missile, bringing the country a step closer toward deploying a high-tech weapon that’s in the arsenal of only a handful of countries.

Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday, publicising the super-fast high-tech weapon days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers.

India successfully tested a long-range hypersonic missile on Sunday, entering the group of select nations with such ‘critical and advanced military technologies’. The domestically developed weapon is capable of carrying several payloads for ranges exceeding 1,

India's hypersonic missile test on November 16, 2024, highlights its military advancements and capabilities in global defence technology.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The UK, US and Australia have reached a deal to accelerate the delivery of “battle-winning” hypersonic missiles.