The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made a significant leap forward in enhancing the safety of fighter aircraft with the successful execution of a high-speed rocket-sled test.

DRDO has successfully completed qualification-level load tests for the Gaganyaan drogue parachute at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh, ensuring a safe return for Indian astronauts.

CHANDIGARH: The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) ...