Page 21 - Latest Updates on DRDO
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")
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")