Author: Umair Ahmed Ghumman

Umair Ahmad is pursuing an MPhil in Strategic Studies at the National University of Science and Technology, (NUST) Islamabad. Currently, he is serving as a Research intern at Institute for Strategic Studies, Research, and Analysis (ISSRA). His research interest areas include Nuclear Studies, International security, defense policy, arms race, space militarization, emerging military technologies, maritime security, great power strategies, and contemporary warfare dynamics.

INDIA’S PURSUIT OF HYPERSONIC WEAPONS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

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Hypersonic Weapons (HWs) capable of exceeding Mach 5 speed (>1 mile/sec) are a transformative advancement in missile technology. India’s aggressive pursuit of these HWs introduces a broad spectrum of implications and challenges for regional security and stability. HWs are broadly of two types: Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGVs) and Hypersonic Cruise Missiles (HCMs). Their enormous speed, manoeuvrability, and pinpoint accuracy make them the most lethal missiles, significantly complicating and challenging existing air defence paradigms. This insight argues that the Indian pursuit of Hypersonic Weapons is a potent threat to the strategic stability between India and Pakistan. India, among a few…

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