New Delhi: India conducted a successful pilot flight test of indigenously developed ‘hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle’ (HSTDV) on Monday which is expected to strengthen the long-range missile system and air defense system in future. Officials gave this information.
HSTDV is developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) based on hypersonic propulsion technology. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO on the successful pilot flight of HSTDV and termed it a “significant achievement”. He tweeted, “I congratulate DRDO on this important achievement towards the vision of Prime Minister of self-reliant India. I spoke to the scientists associated with the project and congratulated them on this great achievement. “
This is a major technological breakthrough in the country
The President of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Dr. G. Satesh Reddy said, “This is a major technological breakthrough in the country. This test paves the way for the development of more important technologies, materials and hypersonic vehicles. This puts India among the select clubs that have demonstrated this technique. “
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A DRDO official said, “With the successful pilot flight of HSTDV, India has demonstrated its capability in acquiring highly complex technology which is an important platform for building next generation hypersonic vehicle in partnership with the domestic defense industry.” Will work as
