Ahmedabad: Two childhood friends, Devmalya Biswas and Divyanshu Mandowara, have made history by launching Hyprix, India’s first private defence and aerospace startup specializing in supersonic ramjet engines.
The duo, who bonded over aviation and technology in high school, founded Hyprix in June 2024. Their mission is to revolutionize India’s defence industry with cutting-edge propulsion systems.
Breaking Barriers with ‘Tezz’
In January 2025, Hyprix successfully tested ‘Tezz,’ a liquid-fuelled supersonic ramjet engine. It operates at speeds between Mach 2 and Mach 4, making it ideal for next-generation missiles and aerial platforms.
This breakthrough reduces India’s reliance on foreign defence technology, aligning with the government’s push for self-reliance.
Hyprix secured initial funding through the Startup India initiative and additional government grants. Despite a tight budget, they managed to design, develop, and successfully test ‘Tezz’ in just five months, marking a historic milestone for India’s defence sector.
Challenges in Innovation
Hyprix faced many hurdles, including financial struggles, skepticism from experts, and complex regulations. More than 50 experienced scientists doubted whether a private Indian company could develop a ramjet engine. Despite these challenges, the team persisted and proved that an Indian startup could achieve this milestone.
Procuring high-end aerospace materials and navigating stringent regulations were additional roadblocks. However, with a small but dedicated team, they overcame these difficulties and brought ‘Tezz’ to life.
Next Step: Kira M1 Artillery Shells
Building on their success, Hyprix is now developing ‘Kira M1,’ a 155mm ramjet-propelled extended-range artillery shell. It promises greater accuracy, extended range, and cost-effectiveness for the Indian Army.
Unlike conventional artillery shells, Kira M1 uses ramjet propulsion and AI-guided navigation, allowing it to travel four times farther than standard shells while ensuring precision targeting.
Discussions with the Army’s Artillery Directorate for further development are already in progress. If successful, Kira M1 will place India among a select group of nations capable of developing such advanced artillery technology.
The Future of Hyprix
Though still a startup, Hyprix aims to develop AI-guided precision supersonic and hypersonic systems. The company is raising funds to expand its innovations in the Indian defence sector.
They plan to collaborate with government agencies and private investors to accelerate their research and development efforts. Hyprix also envisions creating commercial applications for its supersonic propulsion technology, including next-generation navigation systems and high-speed transport solutions.
“We want to break global monopolies and position India as a leader in aerospace technology,” said CEO Devmalya Biswas.
With determination and innovation, Hyprix is shaping the future of India’s defence and aerospace industry, proving that young startups can play a pivotal role in national security and technological advancement.
