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India Joins Elite Club With Successful Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Test

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha. This achievement places India among a select few nations capable of developing this advanced propulsion system for long-range air-to-air missiles. All critical subsystems, including the nozzle-less booster and ramjet motor, performed flawlessly during the test, with data confirmed by multiple tracking instruments. The successful launch was monitored by senior DRDO scientists and commended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Key Points: DRDO Successfully Tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Technology

  • Joins elite group of nations with SFDR tech
  • Enables long-range air-to-air missiles
  • All subsystems performed as expected
  • Flight data confirmed by multiple tracking instruments
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DRDO carries out a successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

India successfully demonstrates SFDR technology, enabling advanced long-range air-to-air missiles and joining an elite group of nations.

"The successful demonstration places India in an elite league of nations with this technology - DRDO Release"

New Delhi, February 3

Defence Research & Development Organisation has carried out a successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at around 1045 hrs on February 3, 2026.

According to the release, the successful demonstration places India in an elite league of nations with this technology, enabling the development of long-range air-to-air missiles that provide a tactical edge over adversaries.

All subsystems, including the Nozzle-less Booster, Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet motor, and Fuel Flow Controller, performed as expected after being initially propelled by a ground booster motor to the desired Mach Number.

The system's performance was confirmed by flight data captured by multiple tracking instruments deployed by ITR, Chandipur, along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. The launch was monitored by senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research & Development Laboratory, the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, the Research Centre Imarat, and the ITR.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended DRDO and industry for the successful demonstration of SFDR technology.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, congratulated all the teams involved in the successful flight test.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great achievement, no doubt. But I hope this technology development also translates into faster induction and deployment with our armed forces. Sometimes there's a gap between successful tests and actual fielding. Kudos to the teams involved!
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Vikram M
SFDR tech is a game-changer for air-to-air missiles. Longer range, better performance. A strong message to our neighbors that we are not lagging in any field. Well done DRDO!
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Rohit P
Seeing the names of the labs involved - DRDL, RCI, ITR - brings back memories of the Pokhran tests. Our scientific community is our real strength. More power to them!
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Sarah B
Impressive technological milestone. The collaboration between different DRDO laboratories is key to such complex integrations. The global defence industry will be taking note.
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Nikhil C
Hope the focus remains on indigenization. Every component made in India makes us more secure and self-reliant. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 💪

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