DRDO Successfully Tests Scramjet Engine for Hypersonic Missile Program
The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles. On January 9, 2026, DRDL conducted a successful long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full Scale Combustor, demonstrating extended runtime capabilities. This test, conducted at DRDL's Scramjet Connect Pipe Test Facility in Hyderabad, marks a crucial step forward in India's Hypersonic Missile Program, positioning the nation at the forefront of advanced aerospace capabilities.
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