Faster drones, cruise missile boost: What DRDO’s new turbojet engine can power

India’s DRDO GTRE has developed a new 350kg thrust expendable turbojet engine. This engine is crucial for modern warfare, powering cruise missiles and target drones. The development supports India’s growing capabilities in indigenous defense technologies. This advancement reduces reliance on foreign imports for critical defense components. It also enhances the nation’s strategic autonomy in defense manufacturing.