The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of a scramjet combustor ground test lasting over 1,000 seconds at its Hyderabad facility. This achievement signifies a significant step forward in the development of long-duration scramjet combustors, essential for full-scale flight testing. The success of this test holds great importance for India’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme, as it enables the country to enhance its high-speed and long-duration flight capabilities. The DRDO’s accomplishment in this test demonstrates India’s progress in advanced aerospace technologies.