The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated the flight of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. The Ministry of Defence stated that this success puts India in an elite club of countries mastering SFDR, crucial for developing long-range air-to-air missiles. These missiles boost combat effectiveness and give a tactical advantage. During the test, all key components, including the nozzle-less booster, the ramjet motor, and the fuel flow controller, performed perfectly. The system was initially powered by a ground booster to reach the needed Mach speed, after which the SFDR operated smoothly throughout the flight. Multiple tracking tools along the Bay of Bengal coast recorded and confirmed the system's excellent performance. Senior scientists from DRDO labs such as the Defence Research and Development Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Research Centre Imarat, and the Integrated Test Range closely monitored the launch. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO and its industry partners for this major accomplishment, calling it a milestone that strengthens India's missile program and defence readiness. DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat also lauded the teams for their hard work and technical skill in achieving this difficult test.