Page 6 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Filling the submarine gap
Addressing this deficiency should be a top priority for the new govt, given India's role as the gatekeeper to the Indian Ocean
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DRDO successfully tests long-range 'SMART' anti-submarine missile system
SMART is equipped with an advanced lightweight torpedo as its payload, delivered via a parachute-based release system to aid Indian navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities
 "DRDO successfully tests long-range 'SMART' anti-submarine missile system")
India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system off Odisha coast
Several state-of-the-art mechanisms such as symmetric separation, ejection and velocity control have been validated in this test, a defence official said
 "India flight tests missile-assisted torpedo release system off Odisha coast")
DRDO develops country's lightest bulletproof jacket for level 6 threat
This jacket is based on a new design approach where novel material along with new processes has been used, the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence said
 "DRDO develops country's lightest bulletproof jacket for level 6 threat")
Defence space startups need boost from forces, industry to hit higher orbit
Armed forces personnel, space & defence industry heads and sector experts came together at Indian Space Association's Indian DefSpace Symposium 2024 to find ways to bolster defence-space capabilities
 "Defence space startups need boost from forces, industry to hit higher orbit")
India successfully flight-tests Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile: DRDO
The missile is developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment along with contributions from other laboratories and Indian industries, it said
 "India successfully flight-tests Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile: DRDO")
Army carries out field trials of anti-tank guided missile weapon system
The overall system consisted of the man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM), launchers, target acquisition device and a fire control unit.
 "Army carries out field trials of anti-tank guided missile weapon system")
HAL gets Rs 65K cr MoD tender for 97 more Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets
Total number of Tejas fighters set to exceed 200
 "HAL gets Rs 65K cr MoD tender for 97 more Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets")
India successfully conducts test flight of Agni-Prime ballistic missile
Agni-Prime anticipated to replace older generation missiles and significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces
Tejas Mark-1A fighter aircraft completes first flight in Bengaluru
The Mark-1A has four or five major changes over the Mark-1 fighter. These includes an active electronic scanned array (AESA) radar, a combined interrogator and transponder
 "Tejas Mark-1A fighter aircraft completes first flight in Bengaluru")
Department of Defence Production issues notification to rejig DGQA
This arrangement, coupled with automation and digitisation of standardised QA processes, is likely to significantly improve the engagement of the defence industry with DGQA
 "Department of Defence Production issues notification to rejig DGQA")
Ex-DRDO chairman Reddy hails Divyastra, calls it a game-changer for forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out in praise of the DRDO after the successful launch of 'Mission Divyastra', which put India in an elite club of nations to have developed the MIRV tech
 "Ex-DRDO chairman Reddy hails Divyastra, calls it a game-changer for forces")
Meet Sheena Rani, the DRDO scientist behind India's Mission Divyastra
Sheena Rani is the scientist behind India's first test flight of indigenous nuclear missile Agni-5, which is a part of 'Mission Divyastra'. Here's all you need to know about her
 "Meet Sheena Rani, the DRDO scientist behind India's Mission Divyastra")
India conducts first test of MIRV-equipped Agni-V missile; PM hails DRDO
Single Agni-V missile will be able to carry multiple warheads and strike different targets thanks to MIRV technology
 "India conducts first test of MIRV-equipped Agni-V missile; PM hails DRDO")
Mission Divyastra: India's Agni-V missile makes maiden flight with MIRV
Equipped with MIRV technology, the indigenously developed missile carried four to six dummy warheads capable of striking widely-separated targets
 "Mission Divyastra: India's Agni-V missile makes maiden flight with MIRV")
IAF's C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops indigenously built platform
The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) is a premier defence research laboratory
 "IAF's C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops indigenously built platform")
DRDO submits report on dual-use equipment seized from Chinese cargo
According to the report by the DRDO experts, the seized large-size Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are dual-use equipment and can be used for military applications
 "DRDO submits report on dual-use equipment seized from Chinese cargo")
DRDO hands over 23 licensing agreements for transfer of technologies
The agreements were handed over at the 'MSME Defence Expo' that was organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune
 "DRDO hands over 23 licensing agreements for transfer of technologies")
Govt's determination pushed Make in India in defence: DRDO chief Kamat
The DRDO chief stressed on building research and development (R&D) ecosystem in the country
Tejas flies with India-made digital flight control computer for first time
This will connect the older Tejas fighter's analogue ports and cabling with new digital world
 "Tejas flies with India-made digital flight control computer for first time")
