New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased the developing Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM), represented by Scientist and Project Director A Prasad Goud, on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.

This weapon system is designed to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy. LR-AShM is a Hypersonic Glide Missile capable of engaging static and moving targets and is designed to carry various payloads for ranges up to 1500 kilometres.

This hypersonic missile follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory with hypersonic speeds starting at Mach 10 and maintaining an average Mach 5.0 with multiple skips. As this missile flies at low altitude with high speed and manoeuvrability, enemy groun...