Page 2 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Indian Air Force, Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean
On October 14, IAF Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS & AEW & C aircraft joined Royal Navy F-35Bs from HMS Prince of Wales for a joint exercise over the Indian Ocean Region, IAF wrote on X
 "Indian Air Force, Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean")
DRDO signs MoU to develop 300 MW solar projects across its establishments
The DRDO stated that this agreement aims to establish self-reliant, Net-Zero campuses across all strategic DRDO locations by 2027
 "DRDO signs MoU to develop 300 MW solar projects across its establishments")
Kusha: DRDO's indigenous rival to S-400
Expert opinion calls "defence in depth" vital for airspace security
 "Kusha: DRDO's indigenous rival to S-400")
First-of-its-kind: India tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher
India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based launcher from an undisclosed location, joining a select group of nations with this tech
 "First-of-its-kind: India tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher")
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile platform
This next generation missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 kilometres and is equipped with various advanced features
 "India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile platform")
Tata Advanced Systems opens first overseas defence facility in Morocco
Tata Advanced Systems has set up a new plant in Morocco to produce the DRDO-TASL developed WhAP 8x8, a modern armoured vehicle built for mobility, protection and versatile missions
 "Tata Advanced Systems opens first overseas defence facility in Morocco")
Blueprint conclave: 'Looking to build national stock of critical minerals'
Reform, indigenisation key themes at Blueprint conclave
 "Blueprint conclave: 'Looking to build national stock of critical minerals'")
DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary
India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
 "DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary")
DRDO transfers three advanced materials technologies to industry partners
DRDO's Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad has transferred three advanced materials technologies to the industry partners, the ministry said
 "DRDO transfers three advanced materials technologies to industry partners")
A new feat in secure communications
The success of the joint project by IIT Delhi and the DRDO marks a breakthrough in quantum and defence technology, paving the way for ultra-secure and real-time communication systems
 "A new feat in secure communications")
BHEL stock gains 2% after signing agreement with DRDO; check details here
BHEL rose over 2 per cent after the company signed a License Agreement for Transfer of Technology with Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
 "BHEL stock gains 2% after signing agreement with DRDO; check details here")
DRDO develops naval flare system for Indian Navy's Kalvari-class subs
It has been developed by the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)
India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system
The flight tests of the new air defence system came three-and-half months after Operation Sindoor
 "India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system")
Apollo Micro surges 14%, hits new high; what's driving defence stock up?
Thus far in the month of August, the stock price of the smallcap aerospace & defence company has rallied 35%, surpassed its previous high of ₹221.40
 "Apollo Micro surges 14%, hits new high; what's driving defence stock up?")
DRDO guest house manager in Jaisalmer arrested on charges of spying for ISI
Prasad will be presented in court on Wednesday, where he will be taken on remand, and further interrogation will be conducted
 "DRDO guest house manager in Jaisalmer arrested on charges of spying for ISI")
DRDO chief says Op Sindoor was declaration of India's self-reliance
DRDO chief Samir Kamat said that Operation Sindoor was not just a mission, but a statement to the world that India has the capability to protect its borders through homegrown technology
 "DRDO chief says Op Sindoor was declaration of India's self-reliance")
As GPS disruptions grow, India eyes indigenous quantum navigation boost
As disrupting GPS has become a key tactic, QQMNS offers India a chance to leapfrog traditional systems with a sovereign, denial-proof alternative
 "As GPS disruptions grow, India eyes indigenous quantum navigation boost")
DRDO guest house manager held on suspicion of spying for Pakistan
Mahendra Prasad, a resident of Uttarakhand's Almora, was posted as the manager of DRDO guest house in Chandan area of Jaisalmer
 "DRDO guest house manager held on suspicion of spying for Pakistan")
From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the UAV platform is a major boost to India's military capability and indigenous research and development
 "From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones")
DRDO, IAF successfully test BVR air-to-air missile Astra from Su-30 Mk-I
The launch platform was a Su-30 MKI fighter jet operating from the Odisha coast. The ministry stated that two rounds were fired at unmanned aerial targets set at different distances and approach angle
 "DRDO, IAF successfully test BVR air-to-air missile Astra from Su-30 Mk-I")