India Takes Flight with Successful SFDR Technology Demonstration

India has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, according to a defense statement on Tuesday. This technological breakthrough positions India among a select group of nations with the capability to develop advanced long-range air-to-air missiles, offering a strategic advantage in missile technology.

The SFDR technology, crucial for developing long-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, was demonstrated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The test confirmed the effective performance of several components, including the nozzle-less booster, solid fuel ducted ramjet motor, and fuel flow controller, following propulsion by a ground booster motor to the desired Mach number.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the defense industry for this successful demonstration. DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat also commended the teams involved in achieving this milestone, which was closely monitored by senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories, including the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Research Centre Imarat, and ITR.