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Agni-5 MIRV, hypersonic missile tech: Shishir Gupta explains details of India’s game-changing leap
Published on May 11, 2026 03:20 pm IST
India test‑fired a new Agni‑V with MIRV warheads and followed it within 24 hours with a successful hypersonic scramjet test, in what HT's Executive Editor Shishir Gupta calls a game‑changing boost to India’s nuclear deterrent. The upgrades aim to beat missile defences, outclass Pakistan’s China‑backed Ababeel and send a sharp message on Operation Sindoor's anniversary.
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