Why India is developing hypersonic missiles and how it may prove to be a game changer for defence forces?

India has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. Developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile can carry multiple payloads over distances greater than 1,500 km. Hypersonic missiles, traveling at speeds over Mach 5, offer unparalleled maneuverability, evading traditional defenses. This breakthrough positions India alongside global powers like the US, Russia, and China in advanced missile technology development.