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Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology

Source:  PIB Subject:  Science and Technology Context: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. About Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology: What is it? SFDR is an air-breathing propulsion system for missiles that uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion and solid fuel burned in …

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Pralay Missile

Source:  TOI Subject:  Defence Context: DRDO has successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast, marking a key milestone in user evaluation trials. About Pralay Missile: What it is? Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile designed for high-precision conventional strikes …

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Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120)

Source:  NIE Subject:  Defence Context: DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at ITR Chandipur. About Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120): What it is? The Pinaka LRGR-120 is an indigenously developed, precision-guided rocket variant of the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system, designed for long-range, high-accuracy strikes. …

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Akash-NG Missile System

Source:  TN Subject:  Defence Context: DRDO has successfully completed User Evaluation Trials (UET) of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, meeting all PSQR requirements. About Akash-NG Missile System: What it is? Akash-NG (Next Generation Akash) is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept a wide range of aerial threats, including aircraft, …

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The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS)

Source:  PIB Context: The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, was successfully tested at an altitude of 32,000 feet, marking the first Indian-made parachute system capable of high-altitude deployment above 25,000 feet. About The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS): What It Is? The MCPS is an advanced high-altitude military parachute system designed …

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Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Source:  HT Context: On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister of India announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a multi-layered indigenous defence initiative to protect India’s strategic, civilian, and religious sites from enemy attacks. About Mission Sudarshan Chakra: What it is? A national security mission aimed at creating an advanced, multi-layered shield around critical …

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