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Индия впервые испытала гиперзвуковую ракету большой дальности
India test-fires hypersonic cruise missile, first of its kind
New Delhi, India
BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, has successfully test-fired a hypersonic cruise missile for the first time.
The missile, named the BrahMos-II, was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, on Friday morning. It traveled at a speed of Mach 7.5, or seven and a half times the speed of sound, and reached an altitude of 30 kilometers. The BrahMos-II is a hypersonic cruise missile, which means that it flies at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5 or above) and follows a relatively flat trajectory. This makes it difficult to intercept with traditional air defense systems. The successful test-firing of the BrahMos-II is a significant achievement for India's defense program. It demonstrates India's ability to develop and produce advanced weapon systems, and it will help to strengthen India's deterrence against potential threats.
The test-firing of the BrahMos-II was also a significant milestone in the development of hypersonic weapons technology. Hypersonic weapons are seen as a major new threat by militaries around the world, and they are being actively developed by several countries, including the United States, Russia, and China.
The successful test-firing of the BrahMos-II is a clear indication that India is making rapid progress in the development of hypersonic weapons technology, and it is likely to prompt other countries to accelerate their own hypersonic weapons programs.
The BrahMos-II test-fire is the latest in a series of successful missile tests conducted by India in recent years. In 2015, India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile. In 2017, India successfully test-fired the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile. And in 2019, India successfully test-fired the Prithvi-II short-range ballistic missile.
India's success in developing and testing a wide range of missiles is a testament to the country's growing military capabilities. India is now one of the few countries in the world that can produce and deploy a wide range of missiles, including nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles.
India's growing military capabilities are a major concern for its neighbors, particularly Pakistan and China. Pakistan has long been concerned about India's nuclear weapons program, and China is concerned about India's growing naval capabilities. India's successful test-firing of the BrahMos-II is likely to further heighten tensions between India and its neighbors.
The BrahMos-II is expected to be inducted into the Indian military within the next few years. The missile will be deployed on the Indian Navy's ships and submarines, and it will also be used by the Indian Air Force. The BrahMos-II will significantly enhance India's ability to deter threats from its neighbors, and it will also help to protect India's maritime interests.