DRDO carries out successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

February 3, 2026 10:08 PM

DRDO carries out successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully demonstrated the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test, conducted at around 10:45 am, marks a significant milestone in India’s missile development programme and places the country among a select group of nations possessing this advanced propulsion technology. SFDR technology is critical for the development of long-range air-to...

India successfully tests Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles in Odisha

July 18, 2025 9:15 AM

India successfully tests Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles in Odisha

India on Thursday successfully test-fired two key strategic ballistic missiles - the short-range Prithvi-II and Agni-I - from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha, the Ministry of Defence announced. According to the Ministry, the launches were conducted by the Strategic Forces Command as part of routine training and validation exercises. Both missiles met all mission objectives and technical parameters, reaffirming their accuracy and operational readiness. “These tests valida...