Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. This significant milestone demonstrates India's advancement in hypersonic technology, joining an elite group of nations, including the United States, China, and Russia. The missile's capability to carry various payloads for ranges over 1,500 km enhances India's defence capabilities. Odisha's coastline provides a strategic location for testing missile technology, with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island serving as a key testing facility for India's defence research and development.