India showcases first Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile System in national paradeDRDO showcased a dummy LR-AShM with the 12×12 launcher during India’s Republic Day parade on January 26. This hypersonic missile follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory with hypersonic speeds starting at Mach 10 and maintaining average Mach 5.0 with multiple skips. These propulsion systems boost the missile to the required hypersonic velocities. While the missile nomenclature highlights the primacy of the naval role, the Indian Air Force and Indian Army are also likely to explore employing the missile. With deliveries scheduled between April 2028 and 2030, this is likely a stopgap until the DRDO system is operationalized.