In September 2020, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested its Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle or HSTDV. During the test, the HSTDV attained a speed of Mach 6 for 23 seconds. Hurrah, India, had crossed a milestone and joined the elite club of nations with such a technology.

Today there is a race between nations to develop and demonstrate their hypersonic weapons to the world as if their life depends upon them. Is that true? We can’t fight a modern war without these weapons, or should hypersonic weapons be treated just like any other weapon?

I (@InsightGL) present my in-depth research:

27 responses to “Hypersonic Program of India: Hype or Rewarding”

  1. Raman Avatar
    Raman

    Excellently explained. The limitations of hypersonic vehicles aren’t very well know, most people seeing them as a sort of a brahmastra. Thanks

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    1. hgamma Avatar
      hgamma

      in Hindu mythology, the Brahmastra is an astra said to be capable of destroying the entire universe, destroying creation and conquering all beings. It is one of the most destructive, powerful and irresistible weapons mentioned in Hinduism.

      The arrogance of toxic men who want to reach for the stars knows no bounds. The universe remains, even if no one can remember the human being.

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      1. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

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      2. sandomina Avatar
        sandomina

        That’s so true.

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    2. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much, Raman.

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    3. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts .

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  2. hgamma Avatar
    hgamma

    सभी हथियार
    चुप हो जाएगा
    अगर जहरीला आदमी
    दुनिया भर
    द लाइफ
    बह गया
    द लाइफ
    काम भी करता है
    हमारे बिना जारी रखें

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you.

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  3. Dracul Van Helsing Avatar

    I tried sharing your Defense Research and Studies article on Facebook. But a notification came up that other members on Facebook had reported this article as being abusive and therefore can’t be posted. No doubt those other FB members are operatives of the Communist Chinese Ministry of State Security or the super Islamist fundamentalist Pakistani ISI (if not both).

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Yes, even I couldn’t post it on FB, myself.

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  4. Yernasia Quorelios Avatar
    Yernasia Quorelios

    💜 Funny Really EveryOne; seems like We ARE Waiting for An Invasion from Extraterrestrials via InFighting EveryBody

    …💛💚💙…

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    1. Stella, oh, Stella Avatar

      Why would they invade us? I don’t think we have anything to offer to them except death and destruction. Unless they plan to cleanse the planet of us to save it.

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      1. Yernasia Quorelios Avatar
        Yernasia Quorelios

        💜 They are observing; just like WWII and WWI and ALL other previous wars, particularly the Greek and Roman Wars

        …💛💚💙…

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    2. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you.

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      1. Yernasia Quorelios Avatar
        Yernasia Quorelios

        💜 YOU!!! ARE Most Welcome 🙏🏿 🤗 ☺️ 😊 🙌 😀 🙏🏿

        …💛💚💙…

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  5. Keith Kenny Avatar

    Given the opportunity, the PRC would love to ‘restore’ the old Mongolian empire, which they consider the greatest extent of Chinese rule. It is a matter of racist Han pride rather than acquiring resources. Aren’t they the ‘Central Kingdom’, i.e., the center of the universe?

    But deterring them doesn’t require matching every type of weapon system. A commanding lead in one area could be sufficient. An overwhelming cyber attack could lay them out militarily and commercially. An advanced submarine force would cut off seaborne troop transport, trade, and critical supplies. An EMP in the atmosphere over China would render them dark and cold. Also, subsonic cruise missiles like the Tomahawk are very versatile. After mapping an evasive route below ridges and around radar installations, they can put a weapon through a window.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      That’s very true. Thank you so much for your informed analysis.

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  6. Anna Waldherr Avatar

    I always appreciate your highly informative posts. Unfortunately, my browser will not always allow me to “like” them. Please, forgive me.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much.

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    2. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      It is my pleasure that you read the article.

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  7. Ashish Popli Avatar
    Ashish Popli

    Thanks for the well researched article.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you so much.

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  8. Gregoryno6 Avatar

    India makes itself strong. Meanwhile, Australia’s Prime Blitherer wants the world to believe he’s best buds with Xi.

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      China won’t be anyone’s friend. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.

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  9. Dhirendra.S.Chauhan Avatar

    Thanks for sharing yet another very informative & insightful research on Hypersonic program ! Keep us enlightened,Sandeepji👌

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    1. sandomina Avatar
      sandomina

      Thank you, Chauhan Saheb.

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      1. Dhirendra.S.Chauhan Avatar

        My pleasure, Sir

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