DRDO eyes Agni VI after nod while hypersonic glide trials near launch

Trials for a hypersonic glide missile are about to begin

DRDO says it is ready to start work on the Agni-VI ballistic missile, but is waiting for central government approval. The agency is also advancing hypersonic glide and cruise missile programmes, with initial glide trials expected soon. India additionally plans a multi-layered conventional missile force aimed at varied tactical needs, signaling a widening, faster-moving deterrence capability.