Research Archives - Defence Monitor

31 Mar

Surface-to-air missile system for Army successfully hits aerial targets: DRDO

New Delhi: The medium-range surface-to-air missile system (MRSAM) for the Indian army has proved its effectiveness as two missiles achieved direct hits against high speed aerial targets, during flight tests on Wednesday, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said. The flight tests were carried out at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.The launches were carried out establishing the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system against targets, covering sea-skimming and high-altitude functionality within the envelope. Performance of all weapon system components including missiles, weapon system radars, and command posts have been validated during these trials.The flight…

12 Jan

DRDO flight tests Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully flight tested the final deliverable configuration of Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), officials said.The indigenously developed anti-tank missile is a low weight, fire and forget missile, and is launched from a man portable launcher, integrated with thermal sight. The missile impacted the designated target and destroyed it. The final impact event was captured on camera and the test has validated the minimum range successfully. An official said the present test was to prove the consistent performance for the minimum range, and all the mission objectives were met. The…

09 Jul

DRDO nod for Mankind Pharma to make, market anti-Covid drug 2-DG

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has given Mankind Pharma the license to manufacture and market the oral 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) for the treatment of Covid-19, the pharmaceutical company said on Thursday.Mankind Pharma will absorb the technology and manufacture the product at its manufacturing facilities located at Andhra Pradesh's Vizag and Himachal Pradesh. 2-DG has been touted as a game-changer in the battle against pandemic as it helps in faster recovery of hospitalised patients and reduces oxygen dependence in Covid-19 patients.In May, the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI) approved 2-DG -- developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine…

06 Mar

DRDO conducts successful demo flight of SFDR tech

New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Friday. The flight demonstration was carried at around 10.30 a.m. All the subsystems, including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor, performed as expected. During the test, many new technologies were proven, including Solid Fuel-based Ducted Ramjet technology.Successful demonstration of Solid Fuel based Ducted Ramjet technology has provided DRDO with a technological advantage which will enable it to develop long range air-to-air missiles. At present, such technology is available…

08 Feb

DRDO scientists leave for Joshimath area for surveillance

New Delhi: A team of scientists from the Center for Snow and Avalanche Study of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday left for the Joshimath area for surveillance and reconnaissance. The team was flown to Dehradun on Sunday night. It will keep surveillance and do reconnaissance of the spot where the glacier broke on Sunday. The glacial burst led to the rising of water levels in the river Rishi Ganga, which washed away the hydro project of 13.2 megawatt. Nearly 150 people are missing so far, however, the ITBP and other central and state rescue teams have managed to…

02 Jan

DRDO chief calls upon scientists to focus on next-generation needs

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chief G. Satheesh Reddy on Friday asked scientists to focus on next-generation needs including cyber security, space and artificial intelligence."The immense potential available in DRDO has been a catalyst for the development of industries in the defence manufacturing sector," the DRDO Chief said observing the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment. Reddy also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and presented him a model of Akash Missile System, which is recently cleared for export.While addressing the scientists, Reddy said that the academic institutes, research and development organisations and industry need to work together…

27 Aug

Panel set up to redefine DRDO for futuristic defence

New Delhi: With an eye on reducing the Indian military's dependence on imports, the Central government has set up a five member panel to prepare the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for "futuristic defence" and battlefield scenarios. The DRDO, which was set up in 1958, is currently headed by Dr G. Satheesh Reddy. He was to retire by the end of the month, however the government gave him an extension of two years on Monday. Reddy is also the secretary of the department of defence research and development in the Ministry of Defence and he has set up a five…

14 Jul

DRDO develops software tool for tracking Covid patients in quarantine

Hyderabad: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a software tool for enforcement of quarantine, which will be implemented in partnership with the Telangana Information Technology Association (TITA), an industry body of software professionals. Both the organisations on Monday signed an agreement to implement the automated management of the software. The pilot for the implementation is likely to begin soon.The DRDO has devised Smart Automated Management of Patients and Risks for Covid-19 (SAMPARC), an intelligent software for enforcement of quarantine or isolation. The software tool will be a handy tool for law enforcement and health officials, as it would…

17 Apr

DRDO Introduces two new products to enable COVID-19 disinfection process

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in its continuous quest to contribute towards fight against COVID-19, has been developing several solutions from its existing arsenal of technologies and experience. These consist of innovations and quickly configuring the products for present requirements. Today DRDO has introduced two products which can enhance the operations at public places during the pandemic. Automatic Mist Based Sanitiser Dispensing Unit Centre for Fire Explosive & Environment Safety (CFEES), Delhi along with HPO 1, using its expertise in mist technology for fire suppression, has developed automatic mist based sanitiser dispensing unit. It is a contactless sanitiser dispenser…

08 Apr

DRDO installs disinfection chamber at AIIMS on trial basis

New Delhi: In the ongoing fight against COVID-19 pandemic, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has installed its newly developed full body disinfection chamber at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).The chamber will help in controlling the spread of coronavirus. A senior DRDO officer told IANS, "It has been installed on trial basis. We are looking how it is working." The officer explained that once successful, it will also install as per demands from the respective organisations.Last week, DRDO developed the full body disinfection chamber called as Personnel Sanitization Enclosure and face protection mask. The Vehicle Research and Development…