New Delhi | January 26, 2026 | SKY LINK TIMES
DRDO Unveils 10 Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile:
India’s defence self-reliance journey reached a major milestone on the 77th Republic Day as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled cutting-edge military technologies at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.
The highlights included the Long Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) and a dedicated DRDO tableau showcasing Naval Technologies for Combat Submarines, reinforcing India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities.
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Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile: A Strategic Breakthrough
The LR-AShM emerged as the centrepiece of DRDO’s display. Designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy, the missile significantly enhances India’s maritime strike capability.
Capable of engaging both static and moving targets, the hypersonic glide missile reaches speeds of Mach 10, maintaining an average velocity of Mach 5 through multiple atmospheric skips. Its quasi-ballistic trajectory, combined with low-altitude flight and high manoeuvrability, makes detection by enemy radar systems extremely difficult.
According to DRDO, the missile features fully indigenous avionics, high-precision sensors, and the flexibility to carry multiple payload types, making it a first-of-its-kind weapon system in India’s arsenal.
Advanced Propulsion and Precision Targeting
The LR-AShM uses a two-stage solid propulsion rocket motor. After Stage-I separation and Stage-II burnout, the missile enters an unpowered hypersonic glide phase, executing complex atmospheric manoeuvres before striking its target with high accuracy.
Indigenously developed sensors enable precise terminal-phase targeting, even against moving naval assets, significantly increasing its lethality and survivability in contested maritime environments.
Naval Technologies for Combat Submarines
Alongside the missile, DRDO showcased next-generation submarine systems under the theme “Naval Technologies for Combat Submarines” at Bharat Parv 2026.
Key systems included:
• Integrated Combat Suite (ICS)
A system-of-systems solution providing comprehensive underwater situational awareness. Developed by eight DRDO laboratories with support from 150 industry partners and MSMEs, ICS aids real-time tactical decision-making in underwater warfare.A modern submarine-launched torpedo designed to counter advanced surface ships and submarines, serving as a primary armament for India’s conventional submarine fleet.
• Wire Guided Heavy Weight Torpedo (WGHWT)
A modern submarine-launched torpedo designed to counter advanced surface ships and submarines, serving as a primary armament for India’s conventional submarine fleet.Powered by a phosphoric acid fuel cell with an onboard hydrogen generator, the AIP system allows submarines to operate underwater for extended durations silently, dramatically enhancing stealth and endurance.
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• Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System
Powered by a phosphoric acid fuel cell with an onboard hydrogen generator, the AIP system allows submarines to operate underwater for extended durations silently, dramatically enhancing stealth and endurance.
Strengthening Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Other DRDO systems displayed included the Arjun Main Battle Tank, BrahMos missile, Akash air defence system, NAMIS-I, and Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System.
The Ministry of Defence stated that these indigenous developments mark a significant step toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat, underscoring DRDO’s role as a key design and development agency for the Armed Forces.
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