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₹1 bid for defence project: Andhra HC orders DRDO to review very low quotes
The court said defence authorities cannot mechanically accept an abnormally low quote and must first assess whether the bidder can execute the contract at the quoted price under DRDO's procurement rul
 "₹1 bid for defence project: Andhra HC orders DRDO to review very low quotes")
India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities
Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility
 "India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities")
DRDO cleared to transfer all conventional missile tech to pvt industry
Competitive bidding to decide which Indian private firms manufacture these missiles
 "DRDO cleared to transfer all conventional missile tech to pvt industry")
Govt approves transfer of DRDO developed missile tech to defence industry
The defence ministry, making the announcement, said the move is an important milestone in promoting greater participation of the domestic industries in the defence ecosystem
 "Govt approves transfer of DRDO developed missile tech to defence industry")
Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock PTC Industries soars 8% on strong Q1 results
PTC Industries reported a 465% YoY surge in PAT at ₹29.20 crore, backed by 97% increase in revenue from operations to ₹192 crore in Q1FY27.
 "Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock PTC Industries soars 8% on strong Q1 results")
A delayed takeoff
Concerns remain about India's ability to deploy a MALE UAV soon
The flying radar
The indigenous airborne radar system has received final operational clearance, strengthening the IAF's surveillance and command-and-control capabilities.
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Beyond financial powers
A revised framework aims to shorten procurement timelines by delegating decision-making closer to field-level officers
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Parliamentary panel asks DRDO to set clear, measurable KPIs for projects
Defence committee seeks timelines and benchmarks for cost efficiency, technological maturity and operational effectiveness
 "Parliamentary panel asks DRDO to set clear, measurable KPIs for projects")
Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry
India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, validating its operational readiness and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command
 "Fresh Agni-IV test proves operational readiness: Defence Ministry")
Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech
India achieves a major aerospace milestone with its first indigenous 350kg thrust-class turbojet engine, strengthening domestic defence manufacturing capabilities
 "Indigenous 350kg turbojet engine a milestone for private defence tech")
Kusha maiden test places India in elite long-range air defence club
The DRDO-developed Kusha missile successfully intercepted a simulated aerial target, marking a major milestone in India's pursuit of self-reliance in strategic air defence
 "Kusha maiden test places India in elite long-range air defence club")
PTC Industries bags DRDO order to develop component for light weight tank
Order marks the company's move beyond contract manufacturing into design-led development of mission-critical defence components for India's indigenous light tank programme
 "PTC Industries bags DRDO order to develop component for light weight tank")
Supersonic torpedo
The system targets submarines from long range, though questions remain on its efficacy
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ULPGM missile: The aerial hunters
It is an air-to-ground and air-to-air munition, which can carry three different types of warheads
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Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to fast-track strategic DRDO projects
Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to empower DRDO with greater financial autonomy, aiming to speed up defence R&D and the induction of indigenous technologies
 "Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to fast-track strategic DRDO projects")
India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance
India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives Final Operational Clearance, boosting the Indian Air Force's surveillance capabilities and defence self-reliance
 "India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance")
India successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile
The DRDO-developed missile, capable of striking targets beyond 1,000 km, met all mission objectives during its test off the Odisha coast
 "India successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile")
Six strategic breakthroughs place India among elite missile powers
Successful interceptor, anti-ship, MIRV and hypersonic technology tests have strengthened India's position among a select group of advanced missile powers
 "Six strategic breakthroughs place India among elite missile powers")
DRDO validates ICBM interception capability, tests new anti-ship missile
DRDO successfully flight-tested two next-generation ballistic missile defence interceptors and a medium-range naval anti-ship missile, strengthening India's strategic deterrence capabilities
 "DRDO validates ICBM interception capability, tests new anti-ship missile")