Page 3 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Equipment 'war-tested' in Op Sindoor, expect exports to rise: DRDO chief
The indigenously developed Akash missile system and Akashteer air defence system were among key military assets deployed by India during the military action with Pakistan
 "Equipment 'war-tested' in Op Sindoor, expect exports to rise: DRDO chief")
Kaveri engine is trending - here's why it matters for India's defence
The Kaveri engine is a jet propulsion system being developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation
 "Kaveri engine is trending - here's why it matters for India's defence")
Smallcap stock hits new high in weak market; up 70% from May-month low
At 02:35 PM; Centum Electronics share price was quoting 11 per cent higher at ₹2,510.80, as compared to 1.1 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
 "Smallcap stock hits new high in weak market; up 70% from May-month low")
Apollo Micro rallies 9% on heavy volumes, nears record high; here's why
In the past six months, the stock price of Apollo Micro Systems has zoomed nearly 60 per cent, as compared to 5.6 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.
 "Apollo Micro rallies 9% on heavy volumes, nears record high; here's why")
Defence stocks extend rally; BEL, BDL, Solar, Mazagon Dock record new highs
Indian Defence stocks: Cochin Shipyard, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Mazagon Dock, Data Patterns, Paras Defence, Zen Tech, Bharat Dynamics, Hindustan Aeronautics rallied by up to 12% in trade on Friday
 "Defence stocks extend rally; BEL, BDL, Solar, Mazagon Dock record new highs")
DRDO develops high-pressure polymeric membrane for sea water desalination
DMSRDE, along with ICG, successfully carried out initial technical trials in the existing desalination plant of Offshore Patrolling Vessel (OPV) of ICG
 "DRDO develops high-pressure polymeric membrane for sea water desalination")
Private defence company stock soars 12% today; zooms 76% from March low
Share price of Astra Microwave Products soared 12% to ₹1,030.10 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade, inching towards its record high level of ₹1,059.75 touched on June 18, 2024.
 "Private defence company stock soars 12% today; zooms 76% from March low")
If India gets 10 Abdul Kalams, we can nail R&D: Former DRDO scientist
Bengaluru-based Ramarao was part of the missile-building team put together by India's "Missile Man" and former President A P J Abdul Kalam
 "If India gets 10 Abdul Kalams, we can nail R&D: Former DRDO scientist")
DRDO developing humanoid robot for missions to reduce risk for troops
Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), a key lab under the DRDO, is developing a machine that can carry out complex tasks under direct human command
Indian Navy, DRDO successfully test indigenous multi-influence ground mine
The Indian Navy and DRDO successfully tested the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine, enhancing undersea warfare capabilities amid rising India-Pakistan tensions and regional missile tests
 "Indian Navy, DRDO successfully test indigenous multi-influence ground mine")
India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform
The flight trial was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh
 "India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform")
DRDO hits key milestone in scramjet engine development with ground test
DRDL conducted the long-duration active cooled scramjet subscale combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility
 "DRDO hits key milestone in scramjet engine development with ground test")
DRDO tests futuristic 'Star Wars' laser weapon: Here's what it can do
DRDO successfully tests indigenous laser-based directed energy weapon, MK-II(A), shooting down drones and placing India among few nations with such advanced defence tech
 "DRDO tests futuristic 'Star Wars' laser weapon: Here's what it can do")
65% of defence gear made in India; Russian army uses 'Made in Bihar' boots
India's defence production has grown at an "extraordinary pace" since the launch of 'Make in India' initiative, reaching a record Rs 1.27 trillion in 2023-24
 "65% of defence gear made in India; Russian army uses 'Made in Bihar' boots")
DRDO conducts trials of life-support system for pilots onboard Tejas jets
The defence ministry said cutting-edge life support systems have been designed to generate and regulate breathable oxygen for pilots during flight
 "DRDO conducts trials of life-support system for pilots onboard Tejas jets")
India's security apparatus must stay adaptive to emerging threats: Rajnath
The defence minister said India's national security must be viewed holistically, integrating efforts across different security agencies and leveraging the latest technological advancements
 "India's security apparatus must stay adaptive to emerging threats: Rajnath")
Pvt firms, DRDO and DPSUs must work together to strengthen IAF: MoD report
IAF's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue
Private participation to help India turn leader in defence tech: DRDO chief
"With disruptive technologies coming in," startups and SMEs are needed to contribute to innovation in defence. They have more flexibility than large public companies," said Kamat
 "Private participation to help India turn leader in defence tech: DRDO chief")
DRDO successfully test fires first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile
The DRDO and the Navy carried out successful flight-trials of first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) from Integrated Test Range (ITR)
 "DRDO successfully test fires first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile")
DRDO internship 2025: Kickstart your career in defence R&D tech, apply now
UG and PG engineering and science students can apply for internships at DRDO. Students have a great opportunity to obtain practical experience in the field of defense technology through internship
 "DRDO internship 2025: Kickstart your career in defence R&D tech, apply now")
