Page 19 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Defence Ministry working on 2nd list of weapons to be banned from import
"We are working on bringing out the second negative arms import list by end of December," said a senior official
 "Defence Ministry working on 2nd list of weapons to be banned from import")
India gears up to grab a share of the AI market backed by govt support
However, many of the country's achievements in this space, such as development of the world's first neuromorphic chip that emulates the neurons and synapses in the brains, aren't well publicised
 "India gears up to grab a share of the AI market backed by govt support")
DRDO identifies 108 military systems for production by domestic industry
DRDO has identified 108 military systems and subsystems like navigation radars, tank transporters and missile canisters for the domestic industry to design, develop and manufacture.
 "DRDO identifies 108 military systems for production by domestic industry")
DRDO-developed anti-drone system deployed near Red Fort on Independence Day
It can be an effective counter to increased drone-based activity in the western and northern sectors of the country
 "DRDO-developed anti-drone system deployed near Red Fort on Independence Day")
Ladakh standoff: DRDO weighs options to make indigenous light tanks
Ministry had planned to import such tanks to counter possible attack by Chinese troops
 "Ladakh standoff: DRDO weighs options to make indigenous light tanks")
Covid result in 30 secs? India, Israel conducting tests for potential tech
Israeli Ambassador to India Ron Malka on Friday visited the special testing site created at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital to witness the ongoing trials
 "Covid result in 30 secs? India, Israel conducting tests for potential tech")
DRDO-developed drone likely to be deployed in Ladakh amid China row: Report
The drone christened 'Bharat' has been developed by DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.
 "DRDO-developed drone likely to be deployed in Ladakh amid China row: Report")
China's aggression, urgent need for arms put 'Make in India' on back burner
A key overseas procurement the MoD has initiated is for light tanks.
 "China's aggression, urgent need for arms put 'Make in India' on back burner")
Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute
To buy 21 MiG-29s, 12 Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, upgrade existing 59 MiG-29s
 "Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute")
Ahmedabad co enters tech transfer pact with DRDO for UV disinfection tower
The UV-based sanitizer can be used to disinfect high tech surfaces like electronic equipment and also areas which see a large number of people
 "Ahmedabad co enters tech transfer pact with DRDO for UV disinfection tower")
DRDO develops 'GermiKlean' to sanitise uniforms of police, security forces
The sanitising chamber has been set up at Parliament Street Police Station
 "DRDO develops 'GermiKlean' to sanitise uniforms of police, security forces")
BS READS: Inside story of Plane X, India's dead civilian aircraft project
An ambitious Rs 7,555-crore project to develop an indigenous civilian aircraft failed because of scared investors, bureaucratic hurdles and dithering governments
 "BS READS: Inside story of Plane X, India's dead civilian aircraft project")
DRDO develops device to keep PPE wearers comfortable, without sweating
DRDO developed a personal air circulation system which can be used inside the PPE as a small backpack of approximately 500 grams weight
 "DRDO develops device to keep PPE wearers comfortable, without sweating")
Army fatigue makers, textile companies, condom firms turn PPE suppliers
The rise in infections in India and across the world has come as a boon for many textile businesses
Covid-19 impact: DRDO develops devices to sanitise phones, currency notes
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a part of Defence Research Development Organisation, developed the Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser
 "Covid-19 impact: DRDO develops devices to sanitise phones, currency notes")
Rajnath Singh approves Rs 400-crore defence testing infrastructure scheme
This is directed towards promoting indigenous defence capability, specifically amongst micro, small and medium enterprises and start-ups
 "Rajnath Singh approves Rs 400-crore defence testing infrastructure scheme")
Wipro unveils sanitisation walkways, robots to fight the coronavirus
Developed in four weeks, these walkways have already been installed at Wipro's campuses and factories. The walkway has been priced between Rs 1-1.3 lakh per unit
 "Wipro unveils sanitisation walkways, robots to fight the coronavirus")
Govt exhorts DRDO to revive work on biological defence initiative
Biological Warfare Convention prohibits offensive bioweapons, but allows antidote development
 "Govt exhorts DRDO to revive work on biological defence initiative")
Fighting coronavirus crisis: Defence public sector firms divert production
Bengaluru-based Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL) has begun manufacturing 30,000 ventilators for intensive care units across the country
 "Fighting coronavirus crisis: Defence public sector firms divert production")
Covid-19: DRDO designs special chamber, face mask for healthcare workers
The walk through enclosure is designed for personnel decontamination, one person at a time.
 "Covid-19: DRDO designs special chamber, face mask for healthcare workers")
