Page 12 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Battery defects, insufficient testing caused EV fires: DRDO report
'Defects may have happened because companies intentionally used lower-grade materials to cut costs,' it says.
 "Battery defects, insufficient testing caused EV fires: DRDO report")
Indian Navy successfully carries out test-fire of naval anti-ship missile
The Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully carried out the maiden test firing of the first indigenously developed naval anti-ship missile from a Seaking helicopter, officials said.
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Advancements in futuristic technologies need of the hour: MoS Ajay Bhatt
Govt is making all efforts to meet defence requirements through domestic procurement, he said, exhorting all sectors of defence ecosystem to work together to achieve excellence in cutting edge tech
 "Advancements in futuristic technologies need of the hour: MoS Ajay Bhatt")
MoD spends 65% of FY22 capital budget on domestic procurement
Utilises 99.5% of defence services budget
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India successfully flight tests missile system SFDR booster in Odisha
The test demonstrated reliable functioning of all critical components involved in the complex missile system and met all the mission objectives
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E-scooter fires: Govt orders forensic probe; to take action after report
Gadkari also said that as on March 25, as many as 10,76,420 EVs were registered in the country and 1,742 public charging stations (PCS) were operational
 "E-scooter fires: Govt orders forensic probe; to take action after report")
India successfully test-fires two more missiles off Odisha coast: DRDO
With the conclusion of flight trials for different ranges and scenarios, the system has completed its development trials
India test-fires two more surface-to-air missiles off Odisha coast
India on Wednesday flight-tested two more rounds of Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles off the Odisha coast, DRDO sources said.
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Flight control system integration facility for DRDO built in 45 days: L&T
The facility was inaugurated on March 17 by defence minister Rajnath Singh
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DRDO successfully flight-tests Army's surface to air missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful flight tests of the Indian Army's version of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) on Sunday.
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Rajnath inaugurates 7-storey R&D facility built by DRDO in record 45 days
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a multi-storey facility for flight control system at Aeronautical Development Establishment here built by DRDO
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18 military platforms to be designed, developed by Indian defence industry
The move is part of the ministry's larger goal of boosting the domestic defence industry
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An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets
Given the economic and military-technical realities, India needs to jump-start indigenous aero engine programmes for combat aircraft without delay
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DRDO successfully tests Quantum Key Distribution tech between 2 cities
A joint team of scientists from DRDO and IIT Delhi successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 km.
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A bigger, not better, defence budget
Even as the total allocation has increased, it has fallen as a percentage of GDP
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Chennai-based Data Patterns wins Rs 27 cr DRDO order for e-warfare units
The order is for a new programme that will allow next-generation wideband EW receivers to be configured for naval, land and aerial platforms
 "Chennai-based Data Patterns wins Rs 27 cr DRDO order for e-warfare units")
DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display two tableaux at the forthcoming Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.
 "DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry")
70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired
While BrahMos was originally 50 per cent built in India, the missile tested on Thursday had an increased indigenous content of 70 per cent, say senior DRDO officials
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DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile
The present test was to prove the effectiveness of the anti-tank missile at a minimum range of 200-300 metres. It's Maximum range has already been tested at 4,000 metres
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DRDO's Covid-19 hospital to restart in Varanasi as cases rise sharply
With a sharp rise in the Covid cases in Varanasi and neighbouring districts in the past few days, officials have contacted the DRDO to restart its temporary Covid hospital in the city.
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