IIOJK in focus
India’s hypersonic missile test escalates arms race in south Asia
New Delhi: India’s test of a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile has sparked concerns about the growing arms race in South Asia.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the test underscores the country’s focus on enhancing its strategic capabilities—a move seen as exacerbating regional tensions.
The missile, designed to carry payloads over 1,500 kilometers (930 miles), was developed by India’s state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with industry partners.
According to the Indian government, the test achieved “successful terminal maneuvers and impact with a high degree of accuracy” during its launch from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha’s eastern coast.
