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India's DRDO achieves a milestone with successful testing of liquid Ramjet fuel, marking a significant leap in air-breathing engine technology. Collaboration with industry partners enhances indigenous defense capabilities for future platforms.

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a major breakthrough in air-breathing engine technology. On May 9th, 2024, DRDO announced the successful development and testing of liquid Ramjet fuel, a significant milestone in advancing propulsion systems.

This accomplishment is attributed to the efforts of the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a laboratory under DRDO. The newly developed fuel underwent rigorous testing on May 8th, 2024, at the Ramjet Testbed located at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL). These tests affirmed the fuel's effectiveness in powering advanced air-breathing engines.

The collaboration between DMSRDE and industry partners, including M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and M/s Mineral Oil Corporation Pvt Ltd, played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone. This partnership highlights the successful synergy between government research institutions and private enterprises in driving innovation for India's defense sector.

The significance of this breakthrough goes beyond propulsion technology. The development of this new liquid Ramjet fuel has the potential to enhance the capabilities of several ongoing Indian defense programs.

This achievement underscores India's commitment to advancing its indigenous defense capabilities. Further research and development efforts are expected to build upon the success of this liquid Ramjet fuel testing, paving the way for more powerful and efficient air-breathing engines for future defense platforms.