Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33pm on 03 Feb 2026,Tuesday Defence
India successfully tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on Tuesday at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, joining an elite league of nations possessing this advanced capability. The SFDR technology is crucial for developing long-range air-to-air missiles, providing tactical advantages over adversaries. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and industry partners on the achievement. All subsystems, including the nozzle-less booster, SFDR motor, and fuel flow controller, performed as expected after initial propulsion by a ground booster motor. Senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories, including Defence Research & Development Laboratory and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, monitored the launch. Flight data captured by tracking instruments confirmed successful performance.
