Beyond fighter jets: India is building a new family of engines for missiles and drones

 India has successfully developed a 350 kg class expendable turbojet engine for missiles. The nation also demonstrated a 5 kN thrust class rotating detonation engine. This engine technology promises faster and longer-range missile capabilities. These advancements position India among select nations with advanced propulsion systems. Future applications include drones and launch vehicle upper stages. India has successfully developed a 350 kg class expendable turbojet engine for missiles. The nation also demonstrated a 5 kN thrust class rotating detonation engine. This engine technology promises faster and longer-range missile capabilities. These advancements position India among select nations with advanced propulsion systems. Future applications include drones and launch vehicle upper stages.