New Delhi, July 28, 2026. Defence propulsion startup D-Propulse has successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenous 5 kN air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle, marking a significant milestone in the country’s advanced propulsion capabilities. Conducted at a DRDO government test facility, the hot-fire demonstration achieved stable 5 kN thrust, validating the technology …
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