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The Print
26-04-2025
- Science
- The Print
DRDO makes hypersonic leap towards Mach 6-plus cruise missiles with 1,000-second scramjet engine test
A statement from the government Friday said the accomplishment comes after an earlier 120-second trial carried out in January, setting the stage for comprehensive, flight-capable combustor tests scheduled for later this year. It termed the test as a significant milestone in hypersonic weapon technology. A scramjet is a type of jet engine designed for hypersonic speeds. Unlike typical jet engines, it doesn't have moving parts like turbines or compressors. Instead, it relies on the high speed of the aircraft to compress incoming air. New Delhi: In a stride forward for India's homegrown defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced Friday that it had successfully completed a 1,000-second ground test of an active-cooled scramjet subscale combustor at its Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. Hypersonic missiles represent a category of weapons capable of achieving speeds exceeding Mach 5, which equates to more than five times the speed of sound or in excess of 6,100 kilometres per hour. A number of countries, notably the US, Russia and China, are currently engaged in the development of hypersonic technology. These advanced weapons have the potential to bypass existing air defence systems and deliver rapid and high-impact strikes. Central to sustained hypersonic flight is the scramjet. By maintaining stable combustion for more than 16 minutes under internal temperatures exceeding 1,800 degrees Celsius, DRDO has validated both the combustor's active-cooling thermal-management system and the performance of the new test-bed infrastructure. Fuel circulated through internal channels absorbs and removes extreme heat, enabling continuous operation, an achievement that many see as one of the toughest technical hurdles in hypersonics. 'A successful 1,000-second run paves a strong base for the nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme,' the statement noted. The milestone propels India's objective to develop long-range, Mach 6-plus cruise missiles that can effectively bypass contemporary air-defence systems and achieve a greater range of hypersonic missiles compared to those presently in operation globally. (Edited by Nida Fatima Siddiqui) Also Read: 'Star Wars tech': DRDO showcases 30 KW laser-based weapon to take down helicopters, swarm drones
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
DRDO makes headway in hypersonic technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday (April 25, 2025) announced a significant milestone in the field of hypersonic weapon technology with the demonstration of long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds. 'The ground-test is in continuation of the earlier test reported for 120 seconds in January 2025. With the successful test, the system will be soon ready for full scale flight worthy combustor testing,' DRDO said in a statement. 'This test validates the design of long duration scramjet combustor as well as test facility.' The development was achieved by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of DRDO, at the newly built state-of-the-art scramjet connect test facility. Hypersonic cruise missile is a class of weapons that can travel more than five times the speed of sound (>6100 Kmph) for a long duration and is powered by air breathing engine. Air-breathing propulsion systems, having supersonic combustion, play a critical role for long-duration cruise conditions, the statement said.
Mint
25-04-2025
- Science
- Mint
DRDO lab successfully conducts ground test for long-duration scramjet engine
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted a long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground test for more than 1,000 seconds at the newly built Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. The ground test for scramjet engine, performed by DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory, is part of the hypersonic weapon technology development. In a statement, DRDO said: 'Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in the field of Hypersonic Weapon Technology. DRDL has conducted long duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1000 seconds duration at the newly built state of art Scramjet Connect Test Facility (SCPT) at Hyderabad on 25th April 2025.' 'The ground test conducted is in continuation of earlier test reported for 120 seconds in January 2025. With the today's successful test, the system will be soon ready for full scale flight worthy combustor testing,' it said. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, industry partners and academia for such remarkable achievement. He stated that 'today's success reflects our strong commitment in realizing critical Hypersonic Weapon Technologies for the nation.' According to the DRDO, Hypersonic Cruise Missile (HCM) is class of weapons that can 'travel more than five times speed of sound (> 6100 Kmph) for long duration and is powered by air breathing engine.' Air breathing propulsion systems having supersonic combustion plays critical role for long duration cruise conditions. This test validates the design of long duration scramjet combustor as well as test facility. 'It is an outcome of an integrated effort put by the DRDO labs along with industry and academia and paves a strong base for nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme,' the statement said. First Published: 25 Apr 2025, 10:15 PM IST
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
DRDO achieves major breakthrough in hypersonic weapon technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday (April 25, 2025) announced a significant milestone in the field of hypersonic weapon technology with the demonstration of long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds. 'The ground-test is in continuation of the earlier test reported for 120 seconds in January 2025. With the successful test, the system will be soon ready for full scale flight worthy combustor testing,' DRDO said in a statement. 'This test validates the design of long duration scramjet combustor as well as test facility.' The development was achieved by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of DRDO, at the newly built state-of-the-art scramjet connect test facility. Hypersonic cruise missile is a class of weapons that can travel more than five times the speed of sound (>6100 Kmph) for a long duration and is powered by air breathing engine. Air-breathing propulsion systems, having supersonic combustion, play a critical role for long-duration cruise conditions, the statement said.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
DRDO's Hyderabad arm holds successful testing of scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds
Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) arm Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, achieved a major milestone in Hypersonic Weapon Technology on Friday. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St They successfully conducted a long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground test for over 1,000 seconds at the newly established Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad, as per the Ministry of Defence. This ground test follows a previous test conducted in January 2025, which lasted for 120 seconds. With this latest success, the system is expected to be ready for full-scale flight-worthy combustor testing soon. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by " Hypersonic Cruise Missile is a class of weapons that can travel more than five times the speed of sound (> 6100 Kmph) for long duration and is powered by an air-breathing engine. Air breathing propulsion systems, having supersonic combustion, plays a critical role for long-duration cruise conditions," the release said. The test not only validates the design of the long-duration scramjet combustor but also the capabilities of the test facility. It is the result of collaborative efforts among DRDO labs, industry, and academia, laying a robust foundation for the nation's Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme. Live Events Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement, and said, "This success is a reflection of the Government's strong commitment in realizing critical Hypersonic Weapon Technologies for the nation." What are Hypersonic missiles? Hypersonic missiles are a cutting-edge class of weaponry that can reach speeds exceeding Mach 5, which is over 5,400 kilometers per hour. These advanced missiles have the capability to evade current air defense systems, delivering swift and impactful strikes. Countries such as the United States, Russia, India, and China are actively developing hypersonic technology. How does a scramjet engine work? A crucial component of hypersonic vehicles is the scramjet, an air-breathing engine designed to maintain combustion at supersonic speeds without any moving parts. Operating a scramjet is akin to keeping a candle lit in a hurricane, as it utilizes a unique flame stabilization method to sustain continuous combustion even at air speeds greater than 1.5 kilometers per second.
