Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

Details:

• Successful demonstration of SFDR technology has provided DRDO with a technological advantage, which will enable it to develop long range air-to-air missiles.
• Stating that all the subsystems, including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor, performed as expected during the test, DRDO stated that many new technologies were proven, including SFDR technology.
• During the test, the air launch scenario was simulated using a booster motor and subsequently.
• The performance of the missile was monitored using the data captured by electro optical, radar and telemetry instruments.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/drdo-tests-technology-for-air-to-air-missiles/article34001799.ece

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