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Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: India is now developing such a deadly weapon in its defense sector, which will become a death for the enemies in the coming time. The country's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is working on a high-speed and state-of-the-art missile system called Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV). Its speed is so high that it can fly 21 times faster than the speed of sound i.e. at a speed of about 25,900 km per hour.

Preparation of game-changer technology

Recently, important information related to this project of DRDO was shared in the foundation stone laying program of Kerala Spacepark. It was told that HGV is being prepared at the Advanced Systems Laboratory in Hyderabad. DRDO is making it in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and private defense companies of the country.

What is its strength?

The biggest feature of this missile is its unique range and speed. It can strike a distance of more than 5,500 kilometers and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons.

HGV has been designed in such a way that it can withstand extreme heat. For this, lightweight composite material and advanced thermal protection system have been installed in it, which can withstand the temperature generated during its high speed.

Enemy's defense systems will fail

While normal ballistic missiles follow a fixed path, HGV glides in the lower layer of the atmosphere after being launched through a booster rocket. This technology protects it from enemy radar and advanced defense systems. It also has the ability to dodge systems like China's HQ-19 or America's THAAD. Due to its high speed and long range, the enemy will not even get a chance to respond.

Will be launched from many platforms

HGV can be fired from various platforms like land-based mobile launchers, air launch systems, and in the future it can also be deployed from Indian Navy's Project 75I submarines or S5-class SSBNs.