Page 5 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Rajnath Singh urges private defence firms to make India technology hub
Several cutting-edge indigenous technologies developed under the TDF scheme were handed over to the users, including DRDO and the armed forces
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DRDO successfully test fires VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan's Pokhran
The three tests of the Very Short Range Air Defence System were carried out by the DRDO in the Pokhran range of Rajasthan as part of development trials
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Tata to build 150 DRDO-developed WhAP armoured vehicles for Morocco
Trials of the vehicle have been ongoing in Morocco for the last several months
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DRDO-IIT Delhi partnership develops lightweight bullet-proof jackets
"DIA-CoEs will pursue research both in developing the cutting-edge technologies and in the areas of denied defence technologies," says its website
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Psychological test for Agniveers, anti-drone systems on DRDO's 2024 agenda
Currently, the recruitment process for Agniveers involves educational qualifications, physical tests, and medical assessments but lacks psychological evaluation
 "Psychological test for Agniveers, anti-drone systems on DRDO's 2024 agenda")
DRDO successfully conducts 1st phase firing trials of light tank 'Zorawar'
During the field trials conducted in the desert terrain, the Light Tank demonstrated exceptional performance
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India successfully test fires two surface to air missiles in 2 days: DRDO
In both the tests, the missile successfully intercepted a high-speed low altitude aerial target mimicking sea skimming aerial target, the statement said
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DRDO, Indian Navy carry out surface-to-air missile test successfully
The flight test was conducted from a land-based vertical launcher, targeting a high-speed aerial target flying at a low altitude
Centum Electronics share price rises 4% on bagging work order from DRDO
Under the terms of the project, Centum Electronics will be providing Intersatellite Link & other Payload Subsystems to DRDO.
 "Centum Electronics share price rises 4% on bagging work order from DRDO")
Watch: Indigenous portable anti-tank missile successfully tested by DRDO
The made-in-India Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) is a shoulder-launched missile system designed specifically to destroy enemy tanks and armoured vehicles
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'Committee has suggested certain reforms to overhaul functioning of DRDO'
He was also asked whether government had formed a high-level committee of technocrats on this subject and whether it is planning to raise budget allocation for different research projects at the DRDO
Dy Air Chief visits DRDO, HAL, TASL in Hyd, lauds indigenisation efforts
he Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was launched from LC-III at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha
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Govt shifts over 10,000 people from Odisha's Balasore ahead of missile test
Balasore district administration has made adequate arrangements for their stay in nearby schools, multipurpose cyclone rehabilitation centers and temporary tent shelters
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DRDO sanctions 7 new projects for key military assets to private sector
The objective is part of a larger framework of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and maritime domain awareness (MDA), they said
Uttar Pradesh govt inks over 154 defence deals worth Rs 25,000 crore
The defence projects are coming up in the mega UP Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) spanning six nodes of Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Chitrakoot and Agra districts
 "Uttar Pradesh govt inks over 154 defence deals worth Rs 25,000 crore")
DRDO, L&T begin advanced stage trials of indigenous light tank 'Zorawar'
DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat today reviewed the progress made in the project at the Larsen and Toubro plant at Hajira in Gujarat
Govt successfully conducts test flight of expendable aerial target 'Abhyas'
Abhyas has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a target for the testing of missile systems
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Indian Navy to order 4 made-in-India Tapas surveillance drones from DRDO
The Indian Navy intends to use the drones developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation for surveillance over the maritime zone
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'Misleading': Defence ministry on reports of Chinook Chopper model missing
Defence Ministry spokesperson A Bharat Bhushan Babu said the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) never installed any helicopter model in Lucknow
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Contribute towards developing border areas: Defence secy to infra firms
Vibrant Villages Programme encourages border people to stay in border areas
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