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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

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

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

India's Akash missile engages four targets at once at 25km, a global first

India demonstrated the capability of the Akash missile system to engage four aerial targets simultaneously at a range of 25 kilometres, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said on Sunday. It said India became the first country to have such a capability using a single firing unit. "India became first country to demonstrate the capability of engagement of 04 aerial targets simultaneously at 25Km ranges by command guidance using single firing unit. The test was conducted by @IAF_MCC using Akash Weapon System," the DRDO said in a post on 'X'. It is learnt that the capability of the home-grown missile system was displayed at the 'Astrashakti' military exercise on December 12. The exercise was held by the Indian Air Force. 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. The missile system is among the key platforms that India is exporting to friendly foreign

India successfully flight tests indigenous high-speed flying-wing UAV

The Defence Ministry on Friday said a successful flight trial of an indigenous high-speed flying-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was carried out in Karnataka's Chitradurga that propelled India into an elite club of nations to have the technology to produce such a platform. The autonomous flying wing technology demonstrator has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). "The DRDO has successfully carried out a flight trial of autonomous flying wing technology demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) from the aeronautical test range in Chitradurga," the ministry said. The successful flying demonstration of this autonomous stealth UAV is a testimony to maturity in the technology readiness levels in the country, it said. "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. Defence

Restrict missile testing during turtles' nesting season, Odisha urges DRDO

The state government urged the DRDO to restrict missile testing off the Odisha coast in February and March -- the mass nesting season of the endangered olive ridley sea turtles, an official said on Saturday. The Defence Research Development Organisation (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, he said. "It is an annual practice to request the DRDO to restrict testings during this time as these locations are close to the famed Gahirmath sanctuary, which is considered the cradle of olive ridley turtles," the senior official of the state Forest Department said. The DRDO adheres to the state's request every year, he said. At a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary PK Jena on Dember 7, it was also decided to request the DRDO to appoint a nodal officer who will coordinate with the Fisheries Department for protecting the turtles. Lakhs of olive ridley turtles visit

Defence manufacturer CoreEL Tech secures $16 mn funding from 360 ONE Asset

The Bengaluru-based firm's products have been deployed in India's next-generation radars, missiles, electronic warfare and avionics

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: IAF flies in 'critical DRDO equipment' to site

Earlier, on Sunday, a plasma-cutting machine was flown to the tunnel site from Hyderabad to cut through the Auger drilling machine and its stuck blades from inside the tunnel

Uttar Pradesh government eyes 10-12% share in India's pharma sector

UP has signed memorandums of understanding with more than 80 CSIR and DRDO labs for research and development on affordable drugs

India successfully test-fires 'Pralay' missile off Odisha coast: Official

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) 'Pralay' from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, a Defence official said. The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile, launched around 9.50 am, met all its mission objectives, the official said. A battery of tracking instruments monitored its trajectory along the coastline, he said. 'Pralay' is a 350-500 km short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg, the official said. 'Pralay' has been developed for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC), he added.

IAF considering induction of six additional Netra early-warning aircraft

The Netra Airborne Early Warning & Control System (AEW&CS) aircraft is a multi-sensor platform developed by DRDO in collaboration with the laboratory under it - the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS)

Court rejects ATS plea on polygraph test for scientist in espionage case

A special court here has rejected the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad's plea seeking a polygraph, voice layer and psychological analysis tests for DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, an accused in an espionage case. Special judge V R Kachre on Saturday rejected the ATS' application requesting the court to seek Kurulkar's consent for a polygraph test, voice layer and psychological analysis test. Kurulkar, the then-director of a laboratory affiliated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune, was arrested on May 3 under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Pakistani intelligence operative. Defence counsel Rhishikesh Ganu said the accused cannot be forced to undergo the said tests and argued that the entire case was based on telephonic communication and electronic gadgets, which are with the ATS. The judge in his order said, "...I am of the view that the accused without his consent cannot be forced to undergo either ...

Security agencies deploy Optical Target Locator to protect G20 delegates

The device, which has been developed by the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), can also detect and locate commonly used active and passive surveillance devices

TMS Ep509: RIL AGM, DRDO replicates Isro, PVR-Inox stocks, quiet cutting

What does Reliance AGM tell about its succession plan? Can DRDO replicate Isro's success? Time to buy PVR-Inox stock amid strong box-office collections? What is quiet cutting? All answers here

DRDO-made UAV crashes in village in Karnataka due to technical glitch

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in the agriculture fields of a village in Chitradurga district of Karnataka following a technical snag on Sunday. The DRDO said the technical issue is being investigated, however, there was no "collateral damage". The UAV -- TAPAS 07 A-14 -- fell outside Vaddikere village in Hiriyur taluk of the district, according to the official sources. "TAPAS UAV was undergoing an experimental flight trial today morning from ATR Challakere, Karnataka. During the flight, a technical snag was encountered and the UAV crashed in a nearby farmland. The technical reason is being investigated and there is no collateral damage," the DRDO said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Videos and images show that the TAPAS experimental UAV broke following the crash and its equipment inside scattered on the field. A large number of villagers gathered at the spot soon after the UAV crashed with a loud noise

Shah hails Kalam, says nation advancing in space under PM's leadership

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership the nation is making giant strides in space technology, a vision nurtured by iconic scientist and late President APJ Abdul Kalam, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Addressing the launch event of the book "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Memories Never Die," here, Shah hailed Kalam for his yeoman services to the nation including in the field of India's space technology. "When a poor person reaches the peak of democracy, then he dedicates democracy for the welfare of the poor. Dr Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Modi have demonstrated this through their actions." Kalam made India self-reliant on guided missiles. He successfully launched the Agni and Prithvi missiles and tested atomic bombs successfully in 1998 at Pokhran. Kalam's name would be written in golden letters for giving DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) a new direction. Shah said, "Under PM Modi's leadership

India to set up technical office of DRDO at its embassy in France

India and France are ready to explore more ambitious projects to develop the Indian submarine fleet and its performance, according to joint statement

DRDO scientist Kurulkar talked about Indian missile systems: Charge sheet

DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar was attracted to the Pakistani Intelligence Operative who used the alias 'Zara Dasgupta' and chatted with her about Indian missile systems among other classified defence projects, as per the charge sheet. The Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra police filed the charge sheet against Kurulkar, who was the director of one of the labs of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune, in a court here last week. He was arrested on May 3 under the Official Secrets Act and is now in judicial custody. Kurulkar and 'Zara Dasgupta' were in contact through WhatsApp as well as voice and video calls, the charge sheet said. 'Dasgupta' claimed to be a software engineer based in the UK and befriended him by sending obscene messages and videos. During investigation, her IP address was traced to Pakistan, the ATS said in the charge sheet. The Pakistani agent tried to get classified and sensitive information regarding the Brahmos Launcher, ...

Voice analysis, polygraph tests on DRDO scientist unneeded: Defence lawyer

The defence on Friday opposed a prosecution plea seeking nod to conduct layered voice, psychological analysis and polygraph tests on DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, accused of providing secret information to a Pakistani agent, arguing these examinations are not necessary. Kurulkar, the then-director of a Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)-affiliated laboratory in Pune, was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS on May 3 on charges of leaking confidential information to a Pakistani intelligence operative. The ATS had submitted an application before the court of Additional Sessions Judge (Special Judge ) S R Navandar, seeking permission to conduct "voice layer and psychological analysis tests" on Kurulkar and sought his temporary custody to complete the examination. The anti-terror agency has also sought the DRDO scientist's consent to face a polygraph test. "We filed our say in the court and argued before the judge that the aforementioned tests are not necessary because

DRDO releases list of 75 technology-priority areas to boost defence

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday released a list of 75 technology-priority areas to boost indigenous defence manufacturing. The list was unveiled at the "Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir" that was organised to encourage the private industry and academia to focus on research and development in defence manufacturing. "The DRDO technology foresight 2023, listing all areas, categories and technology development activities, was also unveiled. The document identifies the technology areas on which various laboratories of DRDO are currently working," the defence ministry said. It said the unveiling of the 75 technology-priority areas will provide a major fillip to the defence manufacturing sector by encouraging the industry to indigenise and innovate on defence technologies. The list of activities identifies future technology areas that are required for development of defence systems and defence research and development for strengthening the country's security,