Page 20 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Body suits, sanitizers, and N99 masks: DRDO gears up to fight coronavirus
The body suit is one of the four instruments developed by the DRDO and ready to be deployed in 'War against Corona'.
 "Body suits, sanitizers, and N99 masks: DRDO gears up to fight coronavirus")
After Covid-19
Digital public goods can backstop the Indian economy
 "After Covid-19")
Hindustan Aeronautics' operational turnover to cross Rs 20,000 cr in FY20
HAL is also poised to scale another summit this year, with its operational turnover for 2019-20 on track to exceed Rs 20,000 crore - for the first time ever
 "Hindustan Aeronautics' operational turnover to cross Rs 20,000 cr in FY20")
Republic Day parade underlines India's shift from Russian to US weaponry
There was a strong Indian flavour to missile and air defence systems as well.
 "Republic Day parade underlines India's shift from Russian to US weaponry")
DRDO anti-drone system to be deployed for Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad
Trump and Modi will take part in a 22km-long roadshow in Ahmedabad and jointly address a gathering at the newly- built cricket stadium in Motera area of the city.
 "DRDO anti-drone system to be deployed for Trump-Modi roadshow in Ahmedabad")
We must work today to develop technologies of tomorrow: DRDO chief
In the 'Make in India' programme, the role of DRDO is to support industry with technologies that are, as far as possible, developed within the country, says DRDO chief G S Reddy
 "We must work today to develop technologies of tomorrow: DRDO chief")
Army reluctant to buy India-made Arjun tank, prefers Russian T-90S
The army continues to block the indigenous Arjun tank even though, in a comparative trial, conducted in the Rajasthan desert in March 2010, the Arjun proved equal to, or better than, the Russian T-90S
 "Army reluctant to buy India-made Arjun tank, prefers Russian T-90S")
PM Modi inaugurates five high-tech DRDO labs where everyone is under 35
Three months after Modi won 2014 elections, he proposed that DRDO empower its younger scientists by establishing at least 5 labs where everyone, including the director, was under the age of 35
 "PM Modi inaugurates five high-tech DRDO labs where everyone is under 35")
DRDO recruitment 2020: Job notification for 1817 posts; check drdo.gov.in
The last date to submit online applications for DRDO MTS recruitment 2020 is January 23, 2020
Revamp DRDO, plan on reducing dependance on foreign vendors: Par panel
The panel also recommended that an environment might be created where the public sector and the private sector could work in collaboration
 "Revamp DRDO, plan on reducing dependance on foreign vendors: Par panel")
India successfully tests land and air versions of BrahMos missile
The Air Force had successfully fired BrahMos air version missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in May
 "India successfully tests land and air versions of BrahMos missile")
Indigenous missile system Pinaka successfully flight-tested for second day
The navigation system of the missile is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
 "Indigenous missile system Pinaka successfully flight-tested for second day")
DRDO test fires two versions of Brahmos supersonic cruise missile
A land-attack version of the missile was test-launched from a mobile autonomous launcher at Launch Pad-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here at around 8.30 am
Indian Navy submarines to get air-independent propulsion system from 2024
But six new Scorpenes being built in India will have imported propulsion systems.
 "Indian Navy submarines to get air-independent propulsion system from 2024")
Far better than DRDO missile: Israel's Rafael makes strong pitch for Spike
In January 2018, India had cancelled a $500-million purchase of Spike LR missiles just two weeks before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to ink the deal on a visit to New Delhi
 "Far better than DRDO missile: Israel's Rafael makes strong pitch for Spike")
Rajnath calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry
He asked the DRDO and industry to explore new ways for enhancing synergy to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency," a government press release said.
 "Rajnath calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry")
IIT Roorkee to develop space, defence tech in collaboration with Isro, DRDO
The information was shared during a seminar on Inflatable Structures and Materials for Space Applications held on Thursday at the IIT Roorkee's Greater Noida campus.
 "IIT Roorkee to develop space, defence tech in collaboration with Isro, DRDO")
India to test-fire 3,500-km range K-4 underwater nuclear missile from Vizag
K-4 is one of the two underwater missiles that are being developed. The other one is the over 700 kilometre strike range BO-5 missile
Ministry of Defence 'nominates' DRDO for building e-warfare systems
The Mountain EW system "would be designed and developed by DRDO and manufactured by design-cum-production partner from the Indian (private) industry," announced the MoD
 "Ministry of Defence 'nominates' DRDO for building e-warfare systems")
DRDO Recruitment 2019: Notification out for graduate/tech apprentice posts
DRDO aims to fill 116 posts through the recruitment drive. There are 60 vacant posts of Graduate Apprentice and 56 posts of Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
 "DRDO Recruitment 2019: Notification out for graduate/tech apprentice posts")
