Why China’s Navy Isn’t Ready For This DRDO Surprise

The DRDO Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASHM) is a cutting-edge hypersonic weapon system designed to redefine maritime warfare. Often dubbed a "carrier killer," this missile utilizes a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5, making it nearly impossible for current air defense systems to intercept.

With an operational range of over 1,500 km, the LRASHM empowers the Indian Navy to enforce a formidable Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) zone in the Indian Ocean Region. Its advanced maneuverability allows it to change trajectory mid-flight, evading enemy radar and striking high-value targets like aircraft carriers with pinpoint precision.

Launchable from both ground-based mobile launchers and naval platforms, this indigenous system acts as a critical strategic deterrent, ensuring that any hostile force entering Indian waters faces an immediate and unstoppable threat. It stands as a pivotal addition to India's arsenal, specifically engineered to neutralize large-scale naval threats effectively.