The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reached a major milestone in the development of scramjet engines with a successful ground test lasting over 1,000 seconds at its Hyderabad facility. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the design of long-duration scramjet combustors, essential for advancing India’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme. The test’s success is a crucial advancement towards enabling high-speed, extended flight capabilities. The DRDO’s breakthrough paves the way for upcoming full-scale flight trials, demonstrating India’s progress in cutting-edge military technology.