DRDO to Conduct Accelerated Ageing Test of NGARM

SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is planning an Accelerated Ageing Test (AAT) for the New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM), also known as Rudram-1, to estimate its shelf life. The test will be conducted at elevated temperatures of +60°C on the missile’s propulsion system and propellant cartons. Such tests are crucial in determining the long-term reliability and operational readiness of the missile under varying environmental conditions, especially in extreme climates, which is a key requirement for modern defence systems.

Accelerated Ageing Tests are a standard procedure in missile and ammunition development, simulating long-term environmental impacts within a shorter timeframe. The goal of AAT is to assess the shelf life and stability of the missile’s propulsion system and propellant under stressful conditions. By subjecting these critical components to elevated temperatures like +60°C, DRDO can predict how well the missile’s propulsion and propellant systems will hold up over time when exposed to real-world conditions, such as high heat or storage in tropical climates.