30 Apr 2026
India successfully tests hypersonic missile Shaurya-II
UPSC
Defence
Science
Summary
DRDO successfully test-fired Shaurya-II hypersonic missile from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The missile reportedly achieved Mach 7+ speeds and demonstrated boost-glide capability.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (defence, S&T). Connect to BrahMos-II, hypersonic glide vehicle race (China DF-ZF, Russia Avangard, US ARRW).