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Modern-day Brahmastra? How hypersonic missiles could change the rules of war
Published 8 June 2026 ยท india
India is rapidly advancing in hypersonic weapon technology, achieving a significant scramjet breakthrough. This development positions the nation among global leaders like the US, China
India is rapidly advancing in hypersonic weapon technology, achieving a significant scramjet breakthrough. This development positions the nation among global leaders like the US, China, and Russia, who are all racing to develop these near-unstoppable weapons. Hypersonic systems, flying above Mach 5, pose a new era of warfare, demanding advanced defense strategies.
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 11:50 AM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 12:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India is rapidly advancing in hypersonic weapon technology, achieving a significant scramjet breakthrough.
This development positions the nation among global leaders like the US, China, and Russia, who are all racing to develop these near-unstoppable weapons.
Hypersonic systems, flying above Mach 5, pose a new era of warfare, demanding advanced defense strategies.