India is set to bolster its strategic strike capabilities as DRDO prepares for the trial of the Shaurya NG (Next Generation) missile. This surface-to-surface hypersonic missile is specifically designed to bypass advanced enemy air defense systems.
Traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 7 (approx. 2.4 km/s), it hits its target with lightning precision, leaving no room for interception.
Unlike traditional ballistic missiles, Shaurya NG follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory within the atmosphere, allowing it to perform high-speed maneuvers using its fins. To counter the "plasma shield" effect caused by extreme speeds, DRDO has equipped it with a sophisticated multi-mode seeker (IIR & Active Radar). With a range of 700 to 1,000 km and a "Cold Launch" canister system, this missile can be deployed from a mobile launcher in just 5 minutes and remain combat-ready for up to 15 years without maintenance.