♦ The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh on 2 December 2025. The test validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. 

♦ The test reached a controlled velocity of 800 km/h and validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and full aircrew recovery.

♦ The DRDO conducted the test in collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.