Why in the News?
India will publicly debut its Long Range Anti Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile (LR AShM) at the 77th Republic Day parade, marking India’s entry into the elite hypersonic anti ship weapons club.
What is LR AShM?
- Indigenous hypersonic glide missile (More than Mach 5 Speed)
- Designed to engage high value naval targets such as aircraft carrier battle groups
- Capable of very long range strikes with extreme speed and manoeuvrability
Developed By
- Defence Research and Development Organisation
- For the Indian Navy
- Intended mainly for coastal battery and maritime strike roles
Aim
- Enhance maritime deterrence in the Indian Ocean Region
- Neutralise enemy surface combatants at stand off distances
- Strengthen A2 AD Anti Access Area Denial capabilities through shore based mobile launchers
| [2023] Consider the following statements:
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
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