Beyond fighter jets: India is building a new family of engines for missiles and drones

India is secretly building a revolutionary new family of jet engines for drones and missiles that goes far beyond fighter jets.The DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has already operationalized lightweight, disposable jet engines for cruise missiles and fast loitering munitions. Moving beyond this, an Indian private startup, D-Propulse, has successfully tested an advanced air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE).Unlike normal jet engines that burn fuel steadily like a candle, this engine uses a spinning ring of continuous controlled explosions thousands of times a second. It has no moving parts, no turbines, and no compressor blades. This leap puts India into an elite global club, paving the way for hyper-efficient tactical weapons, high-altitude drones, and hypersonic flight. Watch the full video to discover what India has built, how it works, what it unlocks for the military, and the massive engineering hurdles it still needs to overcome before it can fly.#IndianDefense #JetEngine #RotatingDetonationEngine #DRDO #IndianMilitaryTech #Drones #MissileTechnology