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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production of the Indian Ordnance Factories with the Defence Science Organisation under the administration of Jawaharlal Nehru. Subsequently, Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) was constituted in 1979 as a service of Group 'A' Officers / Scientists directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
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India successfully flight tests surface-to-air missileThe DRDO and Indian Navy successfully tested a vertical launch short range surface-to-air missile from Chandipur, Odisha. Conducted at 3 pm, the test aimed to validate updated elements of the weapon..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | |
Who was Dr Ram Narain Agarwal, brain behind Agni missiles, he also worked with...Dr. Agarwal retired in 2005 as the founding director of the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) in Hyderabad. As a distinguished scientist at DRDO, he played a crucial role in the Agni and other missile..DNA - Published | |
DRDO sanctions 7 new defence projects to private sectorIndiaTimes - Published | |
Eye on China, desi light tank Zorawar to be ready by 2027India's Project Zorawar light tank is expected to be ready for induction into the Army by 2027. The light tank, developed by DRDO and private sector company L&T, will have to undergo a series of summer..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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DRDO, Indian firms showcase Made in India weapons, tech at Paris defence showIndiaTimes - Published | |
DRDO plans India's first underwater-launched UAV, awards contract to Pune startup Sagar DefenceThe DRDO has taken a significant step towards enhancing India's underwater military prowess by partnering with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based defence startup, to develop innovative..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former BrahMos Aerospace engineer sentenced to life imprisonment for spying for Pakistan's ISIFormer engineer Nishant Agarwal from BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Nagpur district court for leaking sensitive technical information to Pakistan's ISI, leading to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India test-fires RudraM-II missile from Su-30 fighterIndia successfully tested the RudraM-II missile with a 350-km range from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter, meeting all trial objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian Air Force..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DRDO chief gets 1-year extension amid move to revamp defence R&DGovt extended Samir V Kamat's tenure as secretary of department of defence R&D & DRDO chairman till May 31 next year, following recommendations of a high-powered expert committee. The committee, led by..IndiaTimes - Published | India successfully tests 'SMART' missile system, to boost anti-submarine warfare capability of...SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed and developed by DRDO.DNA - Published |
India successfully carries out trials of supersonic missile-assisted torpedo systemIndian army conducted trials of SMART system in Balasore, Odisha. The system, developed by DRDO for Indian Navy, offers extended range and advanced technologies for precise targeting against enemy..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO develops country's lightest bulletproof jacketDRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur has developed India's lightest bulletproof jacket, offering protection against the highest threat level 6..IndiaTimes - Published |
DRDO successfully tested Indigenous Technology Cruise MissileDRDO successfully tested ITCM at ITR, Chandipur, showcasing low-altitude sea-skimming flight with indigenous propulsion and advanced avionics. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the team for..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO successfully conductd MPATGM weapon system developmental trials at PFFR in RajasthanIndiaTimes - Published |
Night trial of new gen Agni-Prime missile successfulIndia successfully tests Agni-Prime missile with 1,000-2,000 km range from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Strategic Forces Command, DRDO, Defence Ministry officials present. Agni-5 missile with MIRVs also..IndiaTimes - Published | India conducts night trial of new-gen Agni-Prime ballistic missile to boost strategic deterrenceIndia successfully tested the new-generation nuclear capable Agni-Prime ballistic missile, which has a strike range from 1,000 to 2,000-km. The launch was witnessed by chief of defence staff General..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army inducts first lot of desi anti-drone systems for China border deploymentThe Indian Army has introduced seven new indigenous integrated drone detection and interdiction systems (IDD&IS) along the northern borders with China. These systems can jam hostile drones and use..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of likely CAA notification, PM Modi lauds DRDO scientists for Mission DivyastraAhead of possible CAA notification, PM Modi took to his social media platform, X account to express appreciation for the DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra.DNA - Published |
India to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system in next 10 days: DRDO chiefIndia is set to initiate the export of ground systems for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile within the next 10 days, with the missiles themselves expected to be dispatched by March this year,..IndiaTimes - Published | Small sats to Mars, IIST working on 70 projectsIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has at least 70 research projects underway, in collaboration with Isro centers, DST, DBT, DRDO, Max Planck Institute, etc. IIST has specialized..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tapas failed to meet altitude requirements'The initial deadline for DRDO’s Tapas project was August 2016, but there were multiple problems with the increase in the UAV’s “all-up weight” to an unwieldy 2,850kg as well the imported engine..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO successfully tests advanced Akash-NG missile, ready for user trials to strengthen India's air defenceThe new generation Akash surface-to-air missile system is ready for user trials. The missile system has the capability to intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, and drones at a range of 30-km. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Portable desi missile shield trial to begin soonThe very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS), developed by DRDO to neutralise low-altitude aerial threats at ranges up to 6-km, "should be offered for user trials to the armed forces by..IndiaTimes - Published | India tests flying-wing stealth UAV towards building unmanned strike aircraftIndia conducted a flight trial of an autonomous flying wing technology demonstrator, a step towards building a stealth UCAV and remotely-piloted strike aircraft. The successful flight demonstration..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF goes full throttle to turn into an 'aerospace power'The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undergoing a transformation to become the Indian Air and Space Force (IASF) in order to enhance its capabilities in the aerospace domain. The IAF has formulated a new..IndiaTimes - Published | Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtlesIndia's Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) will pause missile testing at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast during the mass nesting season of Olive Ridley sea turtles from January to March..IndiaTimes - Published |
In a first, Army puts Agniveers to test to assess mental abilitiesThe Indian Army has started for the first time a psychometric test for Agniveer candidates on a trial basis, doing so at a recruitment rally in Pune a few days ago. The test aims to assess their mental..IndiaTimes - Published | Navy, DRDO undertake guided flight trials for indigenous naval anti-ship missileIndiaTimes - Published |
Nirbhay class long-range cruise missiles to be part in all three defence forces' arsenalIndia's defence forces will soon have long-range cruise missiles of the Nirbhay class, developed by the DRDO, in their arsenal. These subsonic missiles with a range of over 1,000 km will be..IndiaTimes - Published | India successfully test-fires 'Pralay' missile off Odisha coastIndia achieved a successful test launch of its surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) called 'Pralay' from the Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha, as confirmed by a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hit by snag, DRDO's Tapas drone crashes in Karnataka village field"Tapas UAV was undergoing an experimental flight trial on Sunday morning from ATR (aeronautical test range), Challakere. During the flight, a technical snag was encountered and the UAV crashed on a..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO drone crashes during trial in Karnataka's Chitradurga"A Tapas drone being developed by the DRDO crashed during a trial flight in a village of Chitradurga district, Karnataka," Defence officials said.IndiaTimes - Published |
DRDO UAV crashes in village in KarnatakaIndiaTimes - Published | Info shared with Pakistan woman was in public domain: DRDO scientistSenior DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested in an alleged espionage case, on Wednesday moved a bail application before a special anti-terrorism squad (ATS) court here, citing that the information..IndiaTimes - Published |
DRDO scientist Kurulkar was attracted to Pak agent, talked about Indian missile systems: ChargesheetIndiaTimes - Published | DRDO: Tapas UAV ready for user evaluation trialsIn a key milestone, the indigenously developed Tapas-201 MALE (medium-altitude long-Endurance) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is now ready for user evaluation trials, the Defence Research and..IndiaTimes - Published |
DRDO achieves key milestone for Tapas UAV with Navy; test done off KarwarIn a key milestone, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday said that the transfer of command and control capabilities of the Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was..IndiaTimes - Published | Indigenously developed Heavy Weight Torpedo successfully engages an underwater target: NavyThe Indian Navy and DRDO on Tuesday successfully engaged an underwater target with an indigenously developed heavy weight Torpedo. "Successful engagement of an Underwater Target by an indigenously..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Who is Pradeep Kurulkar, honey trapped DRDO scientist arrested for having contacts with ISI?The senior scientist at the top defence research institute, according to an ATS Pune officer, allegedly used a messaging app to make audio and video conversations with a "Pakistan Intelligence..DNA - Published | DRDO, Indian Navy conduct successful trial of indigenous air droppable containerIndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Navy successfully tests sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off Odisha coastThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy on Friday successfully conducted the maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off Odisha in the Bay..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Navy successfully tests BrahMos missile from warshipThe Indian Navy has carried out a successful precision strike of the BrahMos missile with DRDO designed Indigenous Seeker and Booster.The strike, launched from a ship, was carried out in the Arabian..IndiaTimes - Published |
DRDO officer in Odisha held for leaking defence info to ISI’s woman ‘agent’IndiaTimes - Published | Half of DRDO's mission mode projects running behind schedule, Lok Sabha informedThese range from the Tejas Mark-2 light combat aircraft (LCA), the naval LCA and unmanned aerial vehicles to air independent propulsion (AIP) for greater underwater endurance of submarines, light..IndiaTimes - Published |
