SUPERSONIC SPEED

NASA & Lockheed's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, that can travel faster than the speed of sound, makes debut

NASA and Lockheed Martin have debuted the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, which aims to enable commercial supersonic flight over land by generating a quieter sonic thump. The X-59 is part of NASA's Quesst mission to provide data for regulators to reconsider supersonic flight rules. The aircraft is designed to fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound and will undergo flight tests before being transferred to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center.

INS Imphal: PM Modi says 'proud moment for India'. Key facts about Navy's new warship

INS Imphal: A notable feature of Indian Navy's newly commissioned warship is its remarkable level of indigenization, reaching an impressive 75%. This underscores the endeavors of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration in advancing the goal of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' or a self-reliant India. Prior to its commissioning, INS Imphal had successfully conducted the first-ever test-firing of an extended-range BrahMos missile.

Nirbhay class long-range cruise missiles to be part in all three defence forces' arsenal

"The government is considering a proposal of a service to induct Nirbhay class cruise missiles. The consideration is at an advanced stage and once cleared, it will mean that all three forces will have the capability to use subsonic cruise missiles to strike targets," defence sources told ANI.

MDL delivers 'Imphal' to Navy 4 months ahead of contractual time; first warship with accommodation for women staff

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has delivered the third stealth destroyer of Project 15B Class guided missile destroyer, 'Imphal', to the Indian Navy, four months ahead of schedule. This warship is the first to have accommodation for women officers and sailors. It is armed with supersonic 'Brahmos' and 'Barak-8' missiles, as well as anti-submarine weapons and sensors. The ship has completed all sea trials and is equipped with advanced automation systems. The indigenous content of the P15B class destroyers is 72%, reflecting the government's focus on the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' program.

Indian Air Force successfully tests BrahMos Supersonic cruise missile

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully tested the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, showcasing India's expanding military capabilities. Fired from a Sukhoi fighter jet, the missile demonstrated the IAF's ability to deploy long-range BrahMos missiles. This achievement, along with recent successful trials of the land attack missile system, highlights the IAF's commitment to enhancing its offensive and defensive capabilities.

China military upgrades get bigger, heavier & faster

China's military modernization efforts are evident in the upgrades being made to its warships and warplanes. At a recent helicopter expo, China showcased a high-powered engine crucial to the development of medium- and heavyweight helicopters. The country also launched a bigger and more advanced frigate equipped with advanced radar and propulsion systems. Additionally, China is conducting flight tests for its J-20 stealth fighter with new engines that would increase its range and capabilities.

23 years ago on July 25 Concorde crashed killing all 109 on board; marked the end of an era in supersonic air travel

In 2000, tragedy struck as an Air France Concorde, en route to New York, crashed shortly after takeoff near Paris. The devastating accident claimed the lives of all 109 passengers and crew on board, along with four individuals on the ground. This marked the first-ever crash involving the renowned supersonic jet.

London to New York in less than four hours! All you need to know

Boom's jets are extremely quick, but they can't match the speed of the fabled Concorde, which reached a speed of Mach 2.04. Due to a series of problems with the jets, the Concorde took its final commercial flight in 2003 after making its first supersonic flight in 1976 from New York City to London in three hours.

American Airlines to buy supersonic jets as it bets on ultra-fast travel

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Order to conduct floor test in supersonic speed amounts to putting cart before horse, Shiv Sena tells Supreme Court

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Prabhu, told a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and J B Pardiwala that two MLAs of the NCP are down with COVID-19 while two MLAs of the Congress are abroad and they are asked to participate in the floor test on Thursday.

Anti-ship version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian joint venture, produces supersonic cruise missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land platforms.

Advanced version of BrahMos missile test-fired

"Advanced sea to sea variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile was tested from INS Visakhapatnam today. Missile hit the designated target ship precisely," the DRDO tweeted. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the successful launch of the missile reconfirmed the robustness of the Indian Navy's "mission readiness".

BrahMos missile fails during test-firing, falls shortly after takeoff

The extended range version of the missile was being tested which is capable of hitting targets up to 450 kilometres.

India successfully test-fires land attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

The range of the new land-attack version of the missile has been extended to 400 km from the original 290 km but its speed has been maintained at 2.8 Mach or almost three times the speed of sound, they said.

India to carry out multiple launches of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles by month-end

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is the world's fastest operational system in its class and recently DRDO has extended the range of the missile system from the existing 298 km to around 450 km.

BrahMos to be exported to third countries starting with Philippines: Russian DCM

People familiar with the talks on export of the missile said India is likely to ink an agreement with the Philippines early next year to supply a batch of BrahMos to the Southeast Asian country.

DRDO test fires Pinaka rocket system

In the last two months, India has test-fired a number of missiles, including a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos and an anti-radiation missile named Rudram-1.

Quantum leap: Hypersonic weapons likely to redefine warfare in the 2020s

Hypersonics are as much about advancements in technology as about the military might of nations.

2 versions of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

The land-attack version of the missile was test-fired from a mobile autonomous launcher at Launch Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here at around 8.30 am, they said. The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was successful, meeting all the parameters, a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) source said.

Defence ministry to seek Cabinet nod for prototype of desi stealth jet

The defence establishment plans to seek the Cabinet Committee on Security’s approval for the detailed design and prototype development of the advanced medium combat aircraft by early next year with the IAF committed to the development of FGFA.

Very comfortable, smooth flight: Rajnath Singh after Rafale sortie

IAF's Sukhois to get more advanced avionics, radars

The IAF is also finalising with Russia the procurement of 12 more Sukhois to replace the ones lost in crashes, which will be built by defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics.

Indian Navy builds case for 3rd aircraft carrier

The move comes after the Navy hosted defence minister Rajnath Singh on board its solitary aircraft carrier, the 44,400-tonne INS Vikramaditya, which operates the supersonic MiG-29K fighters from its deck, in the Arabian Sea during the weekend.