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India Completes 1,000-Second Scramjet Test in Hypersonic Weapon Development Milestone

The successful ground test validates key technologies for India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile programme, paving the way for full-scale flight trials.

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Overview

  • The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a 1,000-second ground test of a scramjet combustor on April 25, 2025, at its Hyderabad facility.
  • This marks a significant step in India's Hypersonic Cruise Missile programme, which aims to develop weapons capable of speeds over Mach 5.
  • The test validated both the long-duration scramjet combustor design and the newly built Scramjet Connect Test Facility.
  • The achievement follows a 120-second scramjet test conducted in January 2025, highlighting rapid technological progress.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and DRDO leadership emphasized the national importance of this milestone, achieved through collaboration with industry and academia.