Page 10 - Latest Updates on DRDO
DRDO developing critical defence components indigenously: Chairman
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is working on developing a precision guidance kit, a seat ejection system for the pilots and pyrotechnic cartridges, Chairman said here on Tuesday
 "DRDO developing critical defence components indigenously: Chairman")
Talks to produce LCA engines indigenously underway: DRDO chairman
The DRDO chief's remark comes on the heels of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that India will soon produce indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) engines
 "Talks to produce LCA engines indigenously underway: DRDO chairman")
India's long endurance UAV to make flying debut at Aero India Show
The DRDO-developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance class unmanned aerial vehicle TAPAS-BH (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance - Beyond Horizon) will make its flying debut
 "India's long endurance UAV to make flying debut at Aero India Show")
Union Budget 2023: Govt allocates Rs 5.94 trillion to defence ministry
The allocation to Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has been put at Rs 23,264 crore
 "Union Budget 2023: Govt allocates Rs 5.94 trillion to defence ministry")
Power ministry, DRDO signs MoU for early warning system for hydro projects
The Power Ministry on Tuesday signed a MoU with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the implementation of an early warning system for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations
 "Power ministry, DRDO signs MoU for early warning system for hydro projects")
India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile
India successfully test fired nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile having a range of over 5,000 km, marking a significant boost to the country's strategic deterrence
 "India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-V ballistic missile")
Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems rolls out 100th surface-to-air missile kit
KRAS is a joint venture set up by Israeli company, Rafael, in partnership with Kalyani Strategic Systems
 "Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems rolls out 100th surface-to-air missile kit")
DRDO hands over sealed particulars of Akash missile to MSQAA authority
DRDO has handed over all technical specifications and related materials of the land-forces version of the Akash weapon system to the MSQAA, paving the way for its production
 "DRDO hands over sealed particulars of Akash missile to MSQAA authority")
AIIMS reaches out to IT companies to probe ransomware attack: Report
Several agencies like CERT-IN, Delhi Police, DRDO, IB and the CBI are trying to restore the data
 "AIIMS reaches out to IT companies to probe ransomware attack: Report")
India carries successful training launch of Agni-3 missile: Report
India on Wednesday successfully carried out the training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast, DRDO sources said
 "India carries successful training launch of Agni-3 missile: Report")
Testing, evaluation facility for sonar systems for Navy launched by DRDO
The SPACE facility is based on the concept design and requirements projected by NPOL and has been constructed by L&T Shipbuilding, Chennai
 "Testing, evaluation facility for sonar systems for Navy launched by DRDO")
India flight tests phase-II ballistic missile defence interceptor AD-1
The ministry said AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both "low exo-atmospheric" and "endo-atmospheric" interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft
 "India flight tests phase-II ballistic missile defence interceptor AD-1")
India successfully test fires medium-range ballistic missile: Report
India on Friday successfully test-fired indigenously-developed new generation medium-range ballistic missile Agni Prime from the Odisha coast
How atmanirbhar is India when it comes to defence?
India is showcasing its metal at the ongoing Defence Expo in Gandhinagar. While this is heartening, exactly how self-sufficient have we become in our defence production? Let us find out
 "How atmanirbhar is India when it comes to defence?")
MGS, Light Tank, WhaP: DRDO presents 3 'Make in India' successes at DefExpo
The DRDO has chosen Larsen & Toubro as a "design cum production partner"
 "MGS, Light Tank, WhaP: DRDO presents 3 'Make in India' successes at DefExpo")
India signs deal with Armenia for export of missiles, weapon systems
Armenia is also set to get anti-tank rockets as well as a range of ammunition from India under the bundled deal
 "India signs deal with Armenia for export of missiles, weapon systems")
Existing infra for testing medical devices inadequate: Parliamentary panel
The report presented in the Parliament by a standing committee stated that along with more testing labs, the country needs a robust IT-enabled and feedback-driven post-sales surveillance system
 "Existing infra for testing medical devices inadequate: Parliamentary panel")
QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system
The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt
 "QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system")
India carries out 6 flight tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile
India has successfully completed six flight-tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur off the Odisha coast
 "India carries out 6 flight tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile")
Indigenising gas turbine engines a strategic necessity; could save Rs 3 trn
due to a trust deficit and the absence of inclusive policies for involving private players, aero engine research and development (R&D) remains a monopoly of the public sector
 "Indigenising gas turbine engines a strategic necessity; could save Rs 3 trn")
