Page 4 - Latest Updates on DRDO
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
 "DRDO developing humanoid robot for missions to reduce risk for troops")
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")
India offers multi-barrel rocket system Pinaka to France amid growing ties
He emphasised that an acquisition of this system by France would be another milestone in Indo-French defence ties. PM Modi concluded his three-day visit to France on Wednesday
 "India offers multi-barrel rocket system Pinaka to France amid growing ties")
BrahMos supersonic missile is generating interest globally: DRDO chief
DRDO Chairperson Samir V Kamat said that Indonesia has expressed interest in the BrahMos, along with other countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia
 "BrahMos supersonic missile is generating interest globally: DRDO chief")
India's Pralay missile debuts on R-Day, closing gap with China, Pakistan
The Pralay missile was specifically designed to meet the Indian Army's requirements for a tactical conventional missile suitable for battlefield use
 "India's Pralay missile debuts on R-Day, closing gap with China, Pakistan")
DRDO to unveil laser weapon, Pralay missile at Republic Day Parade 2025
DRDO's Republic Day tableau will feature a laser-based directed energy weapon, while physical systems like Pralay, Pinaka, Akash, and BrahMos will highlight India's advanced defence capabilities
 "DRDO to unveil laser weapon, Pralay missile at Republic Day Parade 2025")
DRDO successfully conducts scramjet engine test for hypersonic missiles
DRDL recently developed these technologies and demonstrated a cutting-edge active cooled scramjet combustor ground test for 120 seconds for the first time in India
 "DRDO successfully conducts scramjet engine test for hypersonic missiles")
CATS Warrior: HAL completes key test of loyal wingman for deep-strike ops
Controlled by a Tejas 'mothership', the Combat Air Teaming System platforms can autonomously perform surveillance and deep-penetration strikes in enemy territory, eliminating risks to the pilot
 "CATS Warrior: HAL completes key test of loyal wingman for deep-strike ops")
House panel asks DRDO to excel R-D warfare in hybrid, kinetic, non-kinetic
It further said that the panel in its original report had also urged the DRDO to focus more on new and emerging areas of technology applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics for