NEW DELHI — Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defense minister said Sunday, publicizing the super-fast high-tech weapon days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers. The United States, Russia, China and North Korea have all tested hypersonic missiles, and several others are developing the technology. "India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile," Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh said in a statement. New Delhi has deepened defense cooperation with Western countries in recent years, including in the Quad alliance with the United States, Japan and Australia. AdvertisementIndia is also a major buyer of Russian military hardware, including Moscow's S-400 missile defense system — despite the threat of US sanctions over the multi-billion dollar deal.

Source: Manila Times November 17, 2024 16:18 UTC