DRDO  successfully flew its Rustom 2  today at its Aeronautical Test Range(ATR) at Chalakere at Chitradurga. This flight assumes significance due to the fact that this is the first flight in user configuration with higher power engine. All parameters were normal. Secretary Deptt. of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDODr. S. Christopher, Director General of Aeronautical System Dr. CP Ramanarayanan,  DG Electronics & Communication SystemsMs. J Manjula  along with  senior scientists witnessed  the flight and congratulated Rustom team.

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