The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful trials of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at PFFR in Rajasthan on Saturday. The trials were conducted in the presence of the user team. During the trials, the missile performance and warhead performance were found to be remarkable. According to […]
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Rs 4.94 lakh crore DRDO-developed weapon systems in Indian defence forces, says DRDO chief
Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday said that nearly Rs 4.94 lakh crores worth of DRDO-developed products have either been inducted or have received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). In an interview with ANI, the chief of DRDO […]
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DRDO conducts successful flight-test of New Generation AKASH missile off Odisha coast
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile on Friday. The test was conducted at 10:30 AM from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at very low altitude. According to the Ministry of […]
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DRDO carries out successful flight trial of lethal UAV
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying wing UAV from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), in Karnataka’s Chitradurga. The successful flying demonstration of this autonomous stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle is a testimony to the […]
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Uttarakhand: DRDO’s Robotics Machine Team reaches site to aid in rescue of 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi
As the rescuers race against time to evacuate the 41 trapped labourers into an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, a team of DRDO robotics has also reached their location to be of help. DRDO’s Robotics Machine Team reached the Silkyara Tunnel site on Monday for the rescue of 41 workers trapped […]
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Talks to produce LCA engines indigenously underway: DRDO chairman
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir Kamat has said discussions are underway for an engine deal to enable co-development with manufacturers, adding that the same will help the manufacture of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) indigenously. The DRDO chief’s remark comes on the heels of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement that India will soon […]
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DRDO, ITBP to manufacture ‘Make In India’ Scent Pads for security forces’ dogs
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has been taking the help of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in manufacturing ‘Make in India’ K9 Scent Pads which will be produced at 1/100th of the cost of those being procured from abroad. This initiative of ITBP to approach DRDO would help […]
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DRDO confirms successful trials of enhanced range Pinaka rockets in Pokhran, Balasore
Trials of the Made-in-India enhanced Pinaka Rockets were successfully conducted at Balasore and Pokhran over the past few weeks, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials said on Monday. Manufacturers of the system- Munitions India Ltd and Economic Explosives Limited – met user requirements at trials’ completion, the DRDO said […]
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DRDO, Indian Navy successfully flight-test VL-SRSAM surface-to-air Missile off Odisha coast
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight tested the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Tuesday. The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for the demonstration of […]
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Rajnath Singh enhances funding under TDF scheme of DRDO to Rs 50 cr
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore, according to an official statement by Defence Ministry. The TDF scheme, executed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), supports the indigenous development of […]
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DRDO carries out successful maiden testfiring of Naval Anti-ship missile
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously developed Naval Anti-ship missile launched from Seaking 42B Naval Helicopter from ITR Balasore in Odisha on Wednesday at 8:50 am. This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology and reaffirms the Indian […]
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Surface-to-air missiles gain interest of various nations: DRDO Chairman
Department of Defence Research and Development Secretary and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman, Dr. G Satheesh Reddy has said that the surface-to-air missiles have gained the interest of various nations, adding that more systems with export potential are being developed in the country. “Surface to air missile Akash, […]
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DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The Union Ministry of Defence, in a press release, said, “The mission has met all its objectives. The […]
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DRDO adding new chapters like IT, AI, Robotics in technological warfare, says Rajnath Singh
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 […]
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DRDO successfully tests extended range Pinaka at Pokhran Range
The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) on Saturday announced that it has successfully tested the extended range Pinaka (Pinaka-ER) Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System at Rajasthan’s Pokhran Range. The system has been designed by DRDO Laboratory Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) along with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory […]