India is racing to join the world’s hypersonic missile club, but what does that mean for Pakistan and the future of nuclear stability in South Asia? In this episode, global affairs analyst Hamdan Khan breaks down the science behind hypersonic weapons, explains how they differ from ballistic and cruise missiles, and assesses whether India’s hypersonic ambitions are driven by battlefield necessity or strategic prestige. We examine the technological hurdles facing India’s scramjet programme, the rise of boost-glide vehicles, and whether these systems could strengthen India’s counterforce capabilities and shorten decision-making time during crises.