Page 7 - Latest Updates on DRDO
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
 "Govt's determination pushed Make in India in defence: DRDO chief Kamat")
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")
Next stage
Indigenous cryogenic engine lift-off for India's space programme
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HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade
The project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems for the Indian Air Force
 "HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade")
Pinaka launchers to missiles, Pune adds to defence industry lineup
Nibe has grown quickly and is seeking a leadership role in organising micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the industrial zones around Pune
 "Pinaka launchers to missiles, Pune adds to defence industry lineup")
CSIR showcases purple revolution, electric tractor on Republic Day tableau
The CSIR tableau also showcased India's first women-friendly compact electric tractor developed by CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur
 "CSIR showcases purple revolution, electric tractor on Republic Day tableau")
Chandrayaan-3 lander serving as location marker near lunar south pole
An instrument on Chandrayaan-3 lander has started serving as a location marker near the lunar south pole, the ISRO said on Friday
 "Chandrayaan-3 lander serving as location marker near lunar south pole")
With an eye on Ladakh, DRDO begins testing an indigenous light tank
The tank has been named Zorawar, after the 19th-century general who conquered Ladakh and Baltistan for his Dogra overlords
 "With an eye on Ladakh, DRDO begins testing an indigenous light tank")
2024 to be year of technolgy absorption: Army Chief General Manoj Pande
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of 76th Army Day
 "2024 to be year of technolgy absorption: Army Chief General Manoj Pande")
DRDO should emerge as world leader in exporting weapon systems: Ajay Bhatt
He emphasised that defence today is no longer limited to land, sea or skies but encompasses space, cyber, economic and social space
 "DRDO should emerge as world leader in exporting weapon systems: Ajay Bhatt")
Indian Army indigenously develops secure mobile ecosystem SAMBHAV
In line with the ethos of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the Indian Army has indigenously developed an "end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem" to provide secure communication with instant connectivity on the move
 "Indian Army indigenously develops secure mobile ecosystem SAMBHAV")
DRDO successfully flight-tests new Akash missile off Odisha coast
Lighter and more deadly, the Akash-NG will protect airfields in the northeast
 "DRDO successfully flight-tests new Akash missile off Odisha coast")
DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile
The system performance was also validated through the data captured by a number of radars, telemetry and electro-optical tracking system deployed by ITR, Chandipur
 "DRDO successfully conducts flight-test of new-generation AKASH missile")
DRDO launches 'Ugram', fully indigenous assault rifle for armed forces
The operational prototype of the 7.62 x 51mm assault rifle was unveiled by Dr S V Gade, director general (Armament & Combat Engineering Cluster) in the presence of A Raju, director of ARDE
 "DRDO launches 'Ugram', fully indigenous assault rifle for armed forces")
Rajnath Singh to talk defence production in a two-day visit to London
New Delhi and London are moving closer towards developing marine electric propulsion for the Indian Navy's "second indigenous aircraft carrier", or IAC-2
 "Rajnath Singh to talk defence production in a two-day visit to London")
DRDO Recruitment 2023: Know steps to apply for 32 apprenticeship positions
DRDO is inviting applications for apprenticeships at Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), Haldwani, and DIBER Field Station, Pithoragarh, at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
 "DRDO Recruitment 2023: Know steps to apply for 32 apprenticeship positions")
India's Akash missile engages four targets at once at 25km, a global first
The Akash, with a range of up to 25 km, is a short-range surface to air missile primarily used for protecting vulnerable areas and points from air attacks
 "India's Akash missile engages four targets at once at 25km, a global first")
India successfully flight tests indigenous high-speed flying-wing UAV
"With this flight in the tailless configuration, India has joined the elite club of countries to have mastered the controls for the flying wing technology," the Defence Ministry said
 "India successfully flight tests indigenous high-speed flying-wing UAV")
Restrict missile testing during turtles' nesting season, Odisha urges DRDO
DRDO has two major missile testing ranges in the state -- Chandipur in Balasore district and the APJ Abdul Kalam Island, formerly Wheeler Island, in Bhadrak district
 "Restrict missile testing during turtles' nesting season, Odisha urges DRDO")
