Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) unit, successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of an advanced Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor at the Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. This over 1,000-second test marks a major breakthrough in India's development of hypersonic cruise missile technology. Scramjet engines, which allow sustained supersonic combustion using atmospheric oxygen, are key to enabling missiles to fly at speeds over Mach 5. This accomplishment not only validates crucial propulsion technology but also reinforces India’s indigenous capabilities in next-generation missile systems and strengthens national defence preparedness.