DRDO Sanctions Rs 334 Cr-Worth Projects to Advance Indigenous Technologies

06 Dec 2024

A total of 79 projects, costing Rs 334.02 crore, have so far been sanctioned to various industries under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme for the development of defence technologies. Additionally, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has established 15 Industry Academia Centres of Excellence (DIA-CoEs) across the country,...

India Prepares for Test Launch of Long-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile

10 Nov 2024

India is gearing up to conduct a test of a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile capable of striking moving enemy warships or aircraft carriers at distances exceeding 1,000 kilometers. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is expected to carry out the test launch in the coming days, according to...

DRDO Successfully Completes First Phase of Trials for Indigenous Light Tank ‘Zorawar’

14 Sep 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the first phase of developmental field firing trials for the Indian Light Tank, Zorawar. In a post on X, PRO Defence, Guwahati, announced the achievement, highlighting the role of collaboration with Indian industry in boosting the domestic manufacturing ecosystem. On...

IIT Indore and DRDO Develop Energy-harvesting Shoes with GPS tracking

07 Aug 2024

Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a shoe in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) which harnesses energy from human motion to power electronic devices and having a satellite-based GPS module for precise live location tracking, a release stated. The Institute has successfully delivered 10...

Indian Navy Set To Procure Four Indigenous Tapas Drones From DRDO

22 Jun 2024

In a significant development for indigenous defense capabilities, the Indian Navy plans to procure four Tapas drones manufactured by DRDO within India. These drones are intended for surveillance operations in maritime areas. "The Indian Navy is going to order four Tapas drones and it is going to use them for...

India To Conduct Trials Of Shoulder-Fired Air Defence Missiles

16 Jun 2024

The government entity DRDO will conduct trials of indigenous shoulder-fired air defense missiles, before supplying them to the Indian army for user trial. In order to fulfill the requirements of Indian Army and Air Force and to deal with aerial targets such as fast-moving drones, fighter jets, and helicopters in...

Indian Government Extends The Term Of DRDO Chairman By 1 Year

27 May 2024

Indian Government extends the term of Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) for one year till May 31, 2025. Government of India extends the term of Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and...

India Successfully Tests SMART Anti-Submarine Missile System

01 May 2024

India successfully carried out trials of the supersonic missile-assisted release of torpedo (SMART) anti-submarine missile system at Balasore, Odisha on Wednesday. According to defense officials, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) was developing this missile system for the Indian Navy. The main objective of trials was enhancing the anti-submarine...

Indian army invests Rs 6,800 Cr in VSHORADS development

21 Apr 2024

Due to critical shortages in shoulder-fired missiles for countering aerial threats along its borders with China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is forging ahead with two major initiatives totaling over Rs 6,800 crore to develop Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) domestically. With plans to acquire more than 500...

India’s BrahMos missile export: Global defense cooperation

18 Apr 2024

The inaugural shipment of a contracted BrahMos missile from India to the Philippines is scheduled to arrive in the Southeast Asian nation on Friday, April 19. This marks a significant milestone in the realm of defense exports, showcasing India's progress in manufacturing and global cooperation. Originating from Nagpur, India, the...