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IIT Madras ramjet shells boost artillery range by 50%
short by / on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026
IIT Madras has developed ramjet-assisted artillery shells that extend the range of existing guns by nearly 50% without reducing lethality. Tested across platforms like ATAGS, K9 Vajra and Dhanush, the technology boosts ranges up to 70 km. The innovation provides sustained propulsion after launch, offering deeper strike capability without costly new artillery or missile systems.
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