India will publicly present, on January 26, its Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM) during the traditional Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
The exhibition will mark the official debut of the system, considered the longest-range hypersonic weapon ever developed by the country for maritime operations.
Developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the LRAShM is a boost-glide missile designed to attack high-value naval targets at great distances. The system uses a hypersonic gliding vehicle launched by a solid fuel propellant, reaching extreme speeds before entering a highly maneuverable gliding phase, with an estimated range of at least 1,500 kilometers.
The project incorporates advanced solutions to make detection and interception by on-board air defense systems difficult. The gliding vehicle has delta wings and the ability to perform maneuvers in the terminal phase of the flight, while cold launch from a sealed container increases the safety and durability of the missile in storage. The aerodynamic configuration has been optimized to reduce drag and maintain stability at hypersonic speeds.
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According to information from the Indian defense sector, the expectation is that the LRAShM will enter service with the Navy by 2029, initially from surface platforms, with studies underway for future integration into air and submarine assets. The missile is seen as a key component of India’s maritime deterrence strategy, especially in the Indian Ocean, enhancing long-range strike capabilities against adversary naval forces.
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India’s boost-glide hypersonic missile, Long Range – Anti Ship Missile (#LRAShM) on Kartavya Path pic.twitter.com/wjfAWDC0OM
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