Overview

• A hypersonic glide missile completed its first development trial and is slated for induction within two to three years.
• Proven scramjet propulsion endurance of over 1,000 seconds paves the way for a hypersonic cruise missile expected in five to seven years pending programme approval.
• The BrahMos-NG project aims to shrink and extend the range of the BrahMos missile so it can be mounted on all Indian air platforms instead of just the Su-30MKI.
• DRDO is developing directed energy weapons such as high-energy laser and high-power microwave systems alongside the KUSHA long-range surface-to-air missile programme for enhanced air defence.
• The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is progressing under a new partnership model and the Zorawar light tank is entering user trials as DRDO shifts toward fully autonomous systems for GPS-denied environments.