The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter jet aircraft escape system at 800 km/h.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Air Force, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the successful trial. He described it as a major milestone for India’s indigenous defence development and its push towards self-reliance.