India tests first hypersonic missile | DW News

India's military tested its first hypersonic missile, describing it as a historic step forward. It came days after China had showcased a new stealth fighter and attack drones at an airshow. Hypersonic missiles are the new cutting-edge in long-range military attack weaponry: they fly lower than ballistic missiles, meaning they can evade radar detection for much longer; they travel much faster, reducing the time between launch and impact; and they can switch targets in midair. India joins a short list of world powers who wield this technology. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch #india #missile #hypersonicmissile