Dhvani (Sanskrit: ध्वनि; lit. Sound) is an winged Indian hypersonic glide vehicle under development by DRDO.[1] The system is to consist of an MaRV-type ballistic warhead, developed from the Agni missile family. The weapon will follow a boost-glide trajectory with an estimated range of 6,000- 10,000 kilometers. It is a derivative of the HSTDV experiment.[2][3][4] The missile is being developed by Aeronautical Research and Development Centre and the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory under DRDO. The missile is to use heat-resistant ceramics and coatings that can withstand high temperatures.The missile would be used for long-range strategic and deep-penetration attacks.[5][6]
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- ↑ "Mach 8, nuclear capable: How India's new hypersonic system could redefine missile power - BusinessToday". Business Today. 11 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Dhvani: The Indian hypersonic beast that Pakistan can't stop and China can't ignore". Wion. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Decoding India's Multilayered Hypersonic Future: How Dhvani, LR-AShM, and ET-LDHCM Will Transform Regional Strategic Deterrence". Defence News India. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Qureshi, Tahir. "Big worry for Pakistan, China, Bangladesh; DRDO develops next-generation missile, more dangerous than BrahMos, it is…, features include…". www.india.com. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Modi, Diksha (2 October 2025). "India's New Hypersonic Missile To Strike At 7400 Kmph, Will Be 'Deadlier Than BrahMos'". News18. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
