India marked a major advancement in hypersonic technology with the inauguration of state-of-the-art testing facilities by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad on August 6, 2025. The new complex includes a world-class hypersonic wind tunnel with a 1-meter diameter nozzle exit, capable of simulating speeds from Mach 5 to Mach 12. This enclosed free-jet, pressure-vacuum-driven facility supports the development of India’s hypersonic cruise missiles and aerospace defense systems. Alongside, a cutting-edge scramjet connected pipe mode test facility was established, where DRDO recently conducted a long-duration ground test of an active cooled scramjet combustor lasting over 1,000 seconds, advancing flight-worthy scramjet engine technology. Hypersonic weapons in development include two distinct missile designs inspired by a hypersonic glide vehicle and Russia’s 3M22 Zircon missile, aimed at boosting India’s deterrence against regional threats. These facilities and tests underscore India’s commitment to self-reliance and strategic edge in the Indo-Pacific region through advanced hypersonic capabilities and air-breathing supersonic propulsion technology.