Trishulopulsion showcases indigenous supersonic aerial target for Indian Navy
What happened
Trishulopulsion Technology Private Limited showcased its Supersonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Practice Target (SAPT) at Swavlamban 2026, the Indian Navy’s innovation event in New Delhi. The proposed system is designed to mimic high-speed, low-flying threats and has an operational range exceeding 200 kilometres. SAPT is powered by the company’s Air-Breathing Rocket Engine, designated ABRE-6500, which uses atmospheric oxygen. It is unclear if the system has undergone flight testing or if it has entered the Indian Navy's procurement list.
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Why it matters
The presentation highlights the company's efforts to develop indigenous propulsion technology for naval training. If successful, this capability could enhance the Indian Navy's self-reliance in training personnel to detect and engage difficult airborne threats.
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Who's involved
- Indian NavyThe maritime service branch of the Indian Military that is the intended user of the technology.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Government of IndiaSpeculative
The demonstration of indigenous R&D success could potentially lead to increased government procurement and strategic funding.
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The entities involved
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Indian Navy
Maritime service branch of Indian Military
Related events
- The Indian Navy is central to an indigenous warship project.
- The Indian Navy conducts training exercises within India.
- The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is developing an indigenous fighter aircraft specifically for the Indian Navy.
- The Indian Navy is gaining strength through indigenous shipbuilding and advocating for indigenous industrial policy and maritime growth.