Day 40
Defence & SecuritySkim2024-12-13
DRDO Successfully Tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet System
What Happened
DRDO successfully conducted the final developmental flight test of the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) system off the Odisha coast on December 13, 2024. The missile achieved speeds over Mach 3 and successfully intercepted a high-speed aerial target.
Why It Matters
This mastery of air-breathing ramjet technology enables India to develop indigenous long-range air-to-air missiles with high maneuverability and supersonic speeds across their entire flight path.
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