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DRDO Successfully Tests "Abhyas" High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target.

Science & Technology | Dated: 09 Dec 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of "Abhyas", a High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT), from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. It is designed to evaluate various missile systems by simulating realistic aerial threats.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Abhyas uses an indigenous autopilot system for autonomous flying at low altitudes.
  • It is powered by a small gas turbine engine and has a MEMS-based Inertial Navigation System (INS).
  • This test successfully demonstrated its capability to sustain high-g maneuvers.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • System: Abhyas (HEAT).
  • Lab: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE).
  • Purpose: Aerial Target for Weapon Practice.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is "Abhyas", which was recently tested by DRDO in Odisha?

Correct Answer: High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target

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About DRDO

  • Chairman – Samir V Kamat
  • HQ – New Delhi