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SFDR — Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet

ACTIVE

Ramjet propulsion for next-gen beyond-visual-range missiles

Budget

₹500 Cr

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

95%

R&D READINESS

TRL 6/9

DRDO / DRDL · Propulsion

● ACTIVE

INTEL SIGNALS

Enabling technology for Astra Mk-3 and future XR-SAM. Successful captive flight trials completed.

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