DRDO Hypersonic Missile Hypersonic Missile Dhvani

• Organisation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India.
• Project: Dhvani Hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV).
• Test Timeline: The initial flight test will be done by the end of 2025.

Key Features of Dhvani

• Speed: Exceeds Mach 6 (≈ 7,400 km/h)
• Range: Estimated 6,000 to 10,000 km
• Design: Stealth and aerodynamic efficiency wing-body blended (length: 9m, width: 5m) design.

Strategic Significance

• Ranks India among the high-tech countries (US, Russia, China) with hypersonic technology.
• Big jump over current missile systems such as BrahMos and Agni-V.
• Ups strategic deterrence and long-span strike power.