India's DRDO Achieves Key Milestone in Hypersonic Missile Development
DRDO achieves breakthrough in hypersonic missile programme: Govt
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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a long-duration scramjet combustor, crucial for hypersonic missile technology. The test, conducted in Hyderabad, validated the engine's ability to sustain extreme thermal loads for over 1,200 seconds, marking a significant advancement in India's aerospace capabilities.
- 01The DRDO achieved a continuous run-time of over 1,200 seconds in scramjet combustor testing.
- 02This technology is vital for the development of hypersonic missiles, enabling high-speed travel over long distances.
- 03The test was conducted at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad.
- 04Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement as a solid foundation for India's hypersonic missile program.
- 05The successful testing positions India among the leaders in advanced aerospace technology.
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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made a significant breakthrough in its hypersonic missile program by successfully conducting a long-duration test of an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor. This test, held at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, lasted over 1,200 seconds (20 minutes), confirming the engine's ability to endure extreme thermal loads necessary for hypersonic cruise missiles. The Defence Ministry highlighted that this technology is critical for enabling hypersonic missiles to travel vast distances at incredible speeds. The latest test builds on a previous successful test of over 700 seconds conducted in January. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the DRDO and its partners for this achievement, emphasizing its importance in enhancing India's aerospace capabilities and military technology.
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This advancement in hypersonic missile technology could enhance India's defense capabilities and strategic deterrence.
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