DRDO demonstrates SFDR technology, India joins elite missile capability club
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Why in news
DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, marking a milestone in India's missile development.
Background
The test involved all major subsystems functioning as expected, achieving a Mach number after initial propulsion by a ground booster. The demonstration was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TSFDR: Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology used for high-speed missile propulsion.
- PostSamir V. Kamat: Chairman of DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous propulsion technologies like Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjets in enhancing India's strategic autonomy and missile capabilities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign propulsion systems for high-speed missile platforms
- Technological leap: Transitioning from liquid to solid fuel ramjets for increased range and speed
- Industrial synergy: Integration of DRDO research with private industry partners for indigenous manufacturing
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indigenous Technology · Propulsion Systems · Missile Development · Defence Self-reliance
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