DRDO and University of Hyderabad Secure Patent for Next-Generation Solid Rocket Propellant Fuel

Exam-focused facts from the 3 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the University of Hyderabad (UoH) secured a patent for a next-generation solid rocket propellant fuel.
The patent covers BAM-H24, a boron-, hydrogen- and nitrogen-rich energetic compound with enhanced safety and high-energy performance.
The compound exhibits strong chemical and thermal stability, high resistance to impact and friction, and a non-hygroscopic nature, making handling and storage safer.
The material is expected to offer high specific impulse and reduced ignition delay, improving energy efficiency and performance in solid rocket propulsion systems.
The patent marks a collaborative research achievement between DRDO and UoH, contributing to self-reliance in indigenous defence technologies.