Because the world clearly needed more reasons to be nervous, India is now rolling out a fresh lineup of next-gen missiles. These are faster, smarter, and deadlier than ever. From hypersonic dreams to precision-guided nightmares, these upcoming Indian missile systems aren’t just flexing muscle—they are set to redefine the nature of regional power and protection.
Hypersonic Missiles
• ET-LDHCM (Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile)
- Developed under Project Vishnu by DRDO
- Hypersonic cruise missile capable of Mach 8 speeds (~11,000 km/h)
- Range around 1,500 km
- Uses an advanced air-breathing scramjet engine
- Designed for precision strikes with conventional or nuclear warheads
- Can operate in extreme temperatures up to 2,000°C
- Expected to place India among the few nations with operational hypersonic missile technology
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• BrahMos-II
- Joint Indo-Russian development under BrahMos Aerospace
- Hypersonic cruise missile with projected speeds of Mach 6 to Mach 8
- Range up to 1,500 km
- Powered by a scramjet engine, inspired by Russia’s Zircon missile
- Lighter and more maneuverable than the current BrahMos
- Expected to integrate with platforms like LCA Tejas Mk 2
- Development accelerated after successful scramjet combustor tests in 2025
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Surface-to-Air and Air Defence Missiles
• Akash-NG (Next Generation Akash)
- Improved version of the Akash missile system
- It is under development to enhance range, accuracy, and mobility
• Project Kusha (M1, M2, M3 variants)
- Indigenous air defence missile system by DRDO
- M1 variant test planned for September 2025, followed by M2 in 2026 and M3 in 2027
- Designed for layered air defence with modular boosters for different ranges
- Aims to counter a wide range of aerial threats using common kill vehicle technology
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Other Notable Upcoming Missiles
BrahMos NG (Next Generation)
- A lighter, more maneuverable supersonic cruise missile
- Enhanced for mobile launch platforms with improved capabilities
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• Agni-VI
- Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) under development
- Expected range over 6,000 km with Mach 6 speed
- Will boost India’s strategic deterrence with improved payload and range
- 👉 Explore India’s full missile arsenal here
And there you have it — a lineup of missile tech so advanced, it might just make science fiction jealous and geopolitics cautious. In Indian defence, peace is often secured through strength, and that strength is now reflected in our growing arsenal of supersonic and hypersonic missiles.
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