India has achieved a major defence technology milestone with the successful flight demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet, strengthening its advanced missile development capabilities.

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• Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology demonstration from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off Odisha coast.

• The successful trial places India among a select group of nations possessing advanced SFDR capability for next generation long range air to air missiles.

• Ministry of Defence stated the technology enables sustained high speed propulsion improving missile range manoeuvrability and overall combat effectiveness against adversaries.

• The demonstration marks a critical milestone towards development of long range air to air weapon systems for the Indian Armed Forces.

• Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology allows efficient fuel combustion providing greater operational flexibility compared to conventional rocket powered missile systems.

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists and industry partners highlighting the achievement as a boost to India defence technological self reliance.