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27 Aug

Govt okays transfer of DRDO’s missile tech to defence industry in Aatmanirbharta push

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) In a significant step towards achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbharta', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to the Indian defence industry for production within the country, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. This transfer of technology marks an important milestone in promoting greater participation of domestic industries in the defence ecosystem by enabling them to undertake indigenous production, in accordance with the applicable qualifications, certifications and regulatory requirements. The provision will enable successful transition of missile system development to industrial production, reflecting the…

29 Jul

DRDO successfully tests range capability of quasi-ballistic missile ‘Pralay’

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The maximum and minimum range capability of the 'Pralay' missile system were successfully tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Odisha over two days, an official said on Tuesday. The User Evaluation Trials of Pralay, an indigenous solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile employing state-of-the-art guidance and navigation, were carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Monday and Tuesday, said the official. During the tests, the missiles precisely followed the intended trajectory and reached the target point with pinpoint accuracy, meeting all the test objectives, the Defence…

18 Jul

MoS Sanjay Seth visits missile complex in Hyderabad, hails DRDO scientists

Hyderabad, July 18 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Friday, commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists for playing a crucial role in building "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" through realisation of state-of-the-art weapon systems, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. He exhorted the scientific community to continue strengthening the Armed Forces to face any challenges in the current scenario. The Union Minister visited the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex at DRDO in Hyderabad. During his two-day visit, Union Minister Seth reviewed the Missiles and Weapon Systems programme being pursued by Defence Research…

07 Feb

Aero India 2025: The Mahakumbh of Defence

Dr BK Das, Distinguished Scientist & DG(ECS) Shri Vipin Kumar Kaushik, OS & Director-DPI Shri Amit Sharma, Sc’D’, DPI In the year 2025, India is witnessing two monumental events that, despite their distinct nature, embody the country’s spirit of unity, resilience, and strength. The Mahakumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering on the planet, and Aero India, the nation's premier defence and aerospace exhibition, will converge in a symbolic expression of India’s traditional roots and its modern ambitions. Though vastly different in scope and purpose, these events share a commonality in their representation of India’s collective identity. Both events demonstrate India’s…

23 Jan

DRDO to showcase ‘Raksha Kavach’ in Republic Day parade tableau

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Republic Day parade tableau will showcase 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats', an official said on Thursday. With a vision to empower India with cutting-edge technologies, the DRDO will also display some of its path-breaking innovations for national security during the 76th R-Day Parade on January 26. The DRDO tableau will feature a Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile; Airborne Early Warning and Control System; 155 mm/52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System; Drone Detect, Deter and Destroy; Satellite-Based Surveillance System and Medium Power Radar - Arudhra. Other…

18 Oct

Time to make India an innovation and technology hub in defence sector: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government will provide full support to the private sector to make India an innovation and technology hub in the defence sector. Launching the ‘Dare to Dream 5.0’ initiative at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) event in the national capital to encourage the next generation of innovators and startups to come forward with transformative ideas for defence applications, the minister said technology has transformed conventional warfare into unconventional warfare. "New dimensions have been added to modern-day warfare such as drones, cyber warfare, bio-weapons and space defence.…

18 Jul

डीआरडीओ ने सबसे हल्का बुलेटप्रूफ जैकेट बनाया

देश के सुरक्षा के लिए अपनी जान की बाजी लगाने वाले जवानों के लिए डीआरडीओ ने बड़ी सफलता पाई है। डीआरडीओ ने देश में सबसे हल्के बुलेटप्रूफ जैकेट को सफलतापूर्वक विकसित किया है। यह जैकेट बीआईएस गोला-बारूद के छठवें स्‍तर के उच्चतम खतरे से सुरक्षा प्रदान करता है। जैकेट का निर्माण डीआरडीओ के रक्षा सामग्री और भंडार अनुसंधान और विकास प्रतिष्ठान, कानपुर द्वारा किया गया है। यह बुलेटप्रूफ जैकेट 7.62 X 54 आर एपीआई गोला बारूद के खिलाफ सुरक्षा मुहैया कराने में सक्षम है। डीआरडीओ की टेस्टिंग में पाया गया है कि इस जैकेट पर एक के बाद एक 6…

26 Feb

DRDO hands over licensing agreements for transfer of technology to 22 industries

New Delhi, Feb 25, The DRDO on Sunday handed over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOT), across the domains of electronics, laser technology, armaments, life sciences, materials science, combat vehicles, naval systems and aeronautics, to 22 industries, an official statement said. The Defence Ministry statement said that these include manufacturing of carbon/carbon aircraft brakes for LCA Tejas, 100 m floating infantry foot bridge, 40 mm high-explosive anti-personnel (HEAP) grenade for UBGL, full trailer of 70t tank transporter for MBT Arjun Mk-1A, expendable mobile solar-heated shelter, NMR-supercapacitor, weaponisation of hand-held thermal imager with LRF, and high-pressure water mist fire…

01 Feb

DRDO successfully launches Green Propulsion System in orbit

New Delhi, Feb 1, Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that DRDO has successfully launched a Green Propulsion System -- developed under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of DRDO -- in orbit functionality on a payload launched by PSLV C-58. The ministry said that this project -- 1N Class Green Monopropellant thruster for altitude control and orbit keeping of micro satellites -- was sanctioned to a Bengaluru-based start-up Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt Ltd (Development Agency). It said that the Telemetry Data from PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru has been validated with ground…

24 Jan

DRDO tableau to showcase anti-tank, anti-satellite & Agni-5 on R-Day

New Delhi, Jan 24, The DRDO tableau on Republic Day will display man portable anti-tank guided missile, anti-satellite missile, Agni-5, surface-to-surface ballistic missile, very short range air defence system, naval anti-ship missile–short range and anti-tank guided missile ‘HELINA’. DRDO said that a quick reaction surface-to-air missile, Astra, light combat aircraft ‘Tejas’, ‘Uttam’ active electronically scanned array radar, advanced electronic warfare system 'Shakti', cyber security systems, command control systems and the semiconductor fabrication facility, will also be displayed. DRDO said that the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile used in Mission Shakti was a major breakthrough in demonstrating the nation’s anti-satellite technology and precision…