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India Successfully Tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), Joins Elite Club Of Nations; PM Modi Congratulates DRDO Scientists

INDIA Team Latestly| Sep 08, 2020 11:32 AM IST
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The first successful test of a Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle or HSTDV, which can be used for futuristic missile system and aircraft, was conducted on September 7 off the coast of Odisha. So far, Russia, China & the US have been developing hypersonic test vehicles. A hypersonic cruise missile, once developed, can defeat any Chinese defensive system, scientists said Defence research organisation DRDO, which conducted the test. DRDO called it a "historic mission", which was "a giant leap in indigenous defence technologies and significant milestone" towards a Self-Reliant & Empowered India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated DRDO on the achievement. Defence minister Rajnath Singh tweeted a video of the launch and congratulated the scientists. Watch the video to know more.

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China Defence Minister Rajnath Singh DRDO HSTDV hypersonic cruise missile Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle India Odisha Prime Minister Narendra Modi Russia Self-Reliant & Empowered India
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