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India Successfully Conducts High-Speed Rocket-Sled Test, Joins "Elite Club"

December 3, 2025

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of an indigenous fighter aircraft escape system, marking a significant advancement in pilot safety technology. The test, held at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh, validated critical safety parameters including canopy severance and ejection sequencing.

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Credit: A staff cleans Akash, a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). India currently uses the Akash Air defence system, SPYDER air defence system, Barak-8 MK-SAM, Igla-S, 9K33 Osa AK, 2K12 Kub and QRSAM.

Key Highlights

The test was conducted on December 2, 2025, in Chandigarh.
It validated key safety parameters such as canopy severance and ejection sequencing.
The trial involved collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Agency.
This achievement enhances India's indigenous pilot-safety technology.
The test was carried out at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory facility.

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India Successfully Conducts High-Speed Rocket-Sled Test, Joins "Elite Club"

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