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18 military platforms to be designed, developed by Indian defence industry

The move is part of the ministry's larger goal of boosting the domestic defence industry

An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets

Given the economic and military-technical realities, India needs to jump-start indigenous aero engine programmes for combat aircraft without delay

DRDO successfully tests Quantum Key Distribution tech between 2 cities

A joint team of scientists from DRDO and IIT Delhi successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 km.

A bigger, not better, defence budget

Even as the total allocation has increased, it has fallen as a percentage of GDP

Chennai-based Data Patterns wins Rs 27 cr DRDO order for e-warfare units

The order is for a new programme that will allow next-generation wideband EW receivers to be configured for naval, land and aerial platforms

DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display two tableaux at the forthcoming Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.

70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired

While BrahMos was originally 50 per cent built in India, the missile tested on Thursday had an increased indigenous content of 70 per cent, say senior DRDO officials

DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile

The present test was to prove the effectiveness of the anti-tank missile at a minimum range of 200-300 metres. It's Maximum range has already been tested at 4,000 metres

DRDO's Covid-19 hospital to restart in Varanasi as cases rise sharply

With a sharp rise in the Covid cases in Varanasi and neighbouring districts in the past few days, officials have contacted the DRDO to restart its temporary Covid hospital in the city.

Stealth game: HAL joins DRDO in building 5th-gen advanced combat aircraft

The IAF has accorded the Tejas Mark 2 its "comprehensive design review", which means its design has been found viable and the manufacture of its first prototypes cleared

DRDO gives tech of extreme cold clothing system to 5 Indian firms

Five Indian companies will manufacture military grade extreme cold weather clothing system aimed at fulfilling the Indian Army requirements and also to export these to other countries.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Brahmos missile manufacturing unit in Lucknow

Asserts imperative of nuclear deterrent of India

India successfully conducts second flight-test of 'Pralay' missile

The test was conducted by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) off Odisha coast

Pralay missile successfully launched, raising Indian strike options

Family of Indian short-range missiles put major Pakistani targets at risk

58% of construction work in DRDO not completed on time between 2014-19: CAG

The national auditor found that 38 scientists of the DRDO were posted in the construction works department without the approval of the Ministry of Defence

India successfully tests 'Pralay' missile off Odisha coast

'The new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms,'

Rohini court explosion: Police arrest DRDO scientist for planting explosive

The Delhi Police has arrested a 47-year-old DRDO scientist in connection with the low-intensity explosion inside the Rohini district court here earlier this month, officials said on Saturday. The explosion that took place inside the courtroom no. 102 on December 9 injured one person. The accused has been identified as Bharat Bhushan Kataria, a senior scientist with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), according to sources. He was arrested on Friday. Kataria had planted the explosive in a tiffin box inside the courtroom as he wanted to kill his neighbour, who is an advocate, police said. According to Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, the accused entered the court at 9.33 am on the day of the incident with two bags, one of which he left behind inside the courtroom. He exited the court premises at 10.35 am. Both the parties had lodged several cases against each other. They are neighbours and live in the same building. Prima facie, it seems Kataria had a

DRDO adding new chapters like IT, AI, robotics in tech warfare: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is adding new chapters like information technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics in technological warfare.DRDO is working to prevent various present and upcoming dangers in a very futuristic and first-of-its-kind approach, he added."DRDO is working to prevent various present and upcoming dangers in a very futuristic & first-of-its-kind approach. We're adding a new chapter in technological warfare like IT, AI, and robotics, every day," said Singh at a DRDO seminar on 'Preparing for the Future' in Delhi."DRDO now has a new role. It will not only provide service for defence research and development but will also be a facilitator for the in-house research & development of private sectors," he added."I have mixed feelings of celebrations and sadness; on one side, DRDO is celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and on the other side, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and ..

'India must develop hypersonic cruise missiles for credible deterrence'

The countries that have done defence innovation are the ones who have bested their enemies and made their mark on history, he said.

India successfully launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System

During the mission, the full range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated.