India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on February 3, 2026, according to an official DRDO statement on X issued during the reporting window from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM UTC. SFDR is crucial for developing long-range air-to-air missiles. (https://x.com/DRDO_India/status/2018657592399286433) The test occurred today at the ITR facility, with DRDO confirming the success in a post shared within this 2-hour-29-minute period. No additional technical parameters or timelines for missile integration were detailed in the statement. In related regional developments, Pakistan Air Force fighter jets escorted the aircraft of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as he arrived in Pakistan for a state visit, as reported on X during the same window. (https://x.com/Mohsin_o2/status/2018697602179461467) This follows earlier naval discussions between Pakistan and Azerbaijan on maritime security in Islamabad.
