🚀 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM) – Brief
India unveiled the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM) during the 77th Republic Day Parade, 2026, marking a major milestone in the country’s maritime strike and deterrence capabilities.
🔹 Key Features:
Hypersonic missile based on Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) technology
Designed to destroy high-value enemy naval targets, including aircraft carriers
Capable of long-range precision strikes at very high speeds
Highly manoeuvrable, making it difficult to intercept by enemy air-defence systems
🔹 Significance:
Strengthens India’s naval warfare and sea-denial capabilities
Enhances deterrence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing
Often described as a “modern-day Brahmastra” due to its strategic impact
🔹 Strategic Importance:
Counters growing maritime threats and hostile naval deployments
Boosts India’s role as a net security provider in the region
