India Achieves Milestone in Defence Technology with Successful Fighter Jet Escape System Test

Dec 03, 2025 02:44 am CST

India joins an elite group of nations after DRDO successfully tests a high-speed rocket-sledge fighter aircraft escape system at 800 km/h, validating critical safety parameters. This achievement marks a significant step towards self-reliance in advanced defence technologies, accomplished through collaboration between DRDO, IAF, Aeronautical Development Agency, and HAL.