DRDO conducts scramjet combustor test over 1,200 seconds in Hyderabad
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DRDO just pulled off a big win by running a full-scale scramjet combustor test for over 1,200 seconds at its Hyderabad lab.
This technology is all about handling extreme heat at super high speeds: think next-generation missiles that can go really far, really fast.
Defense Ministry calls trial major step
This latest trial builds on a shorter test from January and has been called a "major step" by the Defense Ministry.
Rajnath Singh gave a shoutout to DRDO, industry partners and academia for the successful ground-test, saying it lays a solid foundation for the development program and can reach multiple strategic targets.