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DRDO, Navy successfully test VL-SRSAM

Sea skimming is the technique where anti-ship missiles and some fighter jets fly as close as possible to the sea surface

24 Aug 2022 9:41 AM

Defence ministry sealed a contract worth Rs 2,971 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) on Tuesday to procure several batches of the Astra MK-I beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles. (Photo: DRDO)

Defence ministry inks contract worth Rs 2,971 Cr with BDL to procure Astra missiles

Astra MK-I BVR AAM has been indigenously designed and developed by the DRDO based on the requirements issued by the IAF

01 Jun 2022 1:18 AM

2-DG manufactured by Dr. Reddy's has a purity of 99.5 per cent. (Photo: Twitter/@drreddys)

BDR Pharma inks license agreement with DRDO to produce Covid drug 2-DG

Last month, the DCGI had approved the oral medication for emergency usage

26 Jul 2021 1:05 PM

Nirbhay missile fails during trial

India developed a supersonic cruise missile Brahmos in association with Russia

13 Oct 2020 12:15 PM

The IAF has been transporting essential supplies for the COVID-19 effort. (PTI)

IAF hospital in Bengaluru to carry out Covid19 tests

Defence organisations DRDO, OFB make sanitizers for corona combat

27 Mar 2020 1:51 AM

"I'm inclined not to proceed on that visit. There are issues I need to resolve formally when working through issues of that nature. That is my inclination on that issue," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Morrison as saying. (Photo: ANI | File)

Australian PM 'inclined' to cancel India visit amid bushfire crisis

Wildfires have wreaked havoc in parts of Australia for months.

03 Jan 2020 8:06 PM

The land-attack version of the missile was test-fired from a mobile autonomous launcher at Launch Complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here at around 8.30 am, they said. (Photo: File)

Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos successfully test-fired from Odisha's Chandipur

The first extended version of the missile with a strike range of 450 km was successfully tested on March 11, 2017, Defence sources said.

17 Dec 2019 1:42 PM

Rafael said it remains fully committed to its partner DRDO and displays Indo-Israel robust and long-term relationship that fosters joint development of products for tomorrow. (Photo: Representational image)

Israel firm apologises to DRDO for missile jibe

India had shelved plans to buy ATGM from private firm in favour of indigenous development by the DRDO.

01 Dec 2019 6:21 AM

The Spike missiles were acquired by the Indian Army through the emergency procurement route after the Balakot aerial strikes against the Pakistan-based terrorist groups. (Photo: ANI)

Army chief General Rawat witnesses Spike anti-tank guided missiles in action

2 rounds of these 'fire and forget' missiles were tested in front of the Army Chief and they successfully hit their targets.

28 Nov 2019 4:47 PM

With giant strides in self-reliance, DRDO set to galvanise the forces

The interceptor, a Prithvi Defence Vehicle (PDV) Mark-II, had a hit-to-kill capable kinetic kill vehicle.

13 Nov 2019 1:40 AM

Rawat asserted that along with artificial intelligence, the future lies in the development of cyber, space technology, laser, electronic warfare and robotics. (Photo: ANI)

Next war will be fought with indigenised weapons, we will win it: Army chief

Chief said that Defence industry is budding industry and time has now come to look at development of systems for future warfare.

15 Oct 2019 11:56 AM

Accusing the man of making false claims about his employment and marital status, the complainant has said that he forged ID cards to con her into marriage. (Photo: Representational)

Unemployed, already married Delhi man poses as scientist to marry PhD student

After finding out about the alleged fraud, she approached the police and got a complaint registered.

06 Oct 2019 11:53 AM

The BrahMos missile is a joint venture between India and Russia in which DRDO has been working hard to increase the indigenous content to cut down on the import costs. (Photo: ANI)

DRDO testfires land-attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

The BrahMos missile test fired today has been fitted with increased indigenous equipment and is a version used by the Indian Army.

30 Sep 2019 2:25 PM

After successfully replicating the test on shore, an aircraft carrier compatibility test will be conducted in the future, the sources said. (Representational Image)

It was ‘textbook landing’: Sources on naval LCA Tejas DRDO testing

The first naval prototype of Naval LCA made 'successful landing' on a 90-metre stretch after being flown by a pilot for about 40 min.

14 Sep 2019 8:26 AM

Pillai said, 'Now, there are interests from the US, Russia and China to create base on Moon, (so) India will naturally follow'. (Representational Image)

India can set up factory on moon, get Helium-3 to Earth: Ex-DRDO scientist

Former DRDO scientist said India's base on moon will 'become hub for future launches' for missions to other planets in solar system.

09 Sep 2019 8:43 AM

Once the state is declared open defecation free, the government will start imposing fine on those found defecating in the open. (Photo: Representational)

Goa to become open defecation free by August 31: Pramod Sawant

'We will set up 538 twin toilets in different wards to make the state open defecation free,' the Chief Minister said.

01 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

Until now, the lady cops had to adjust with the gear designed for men. (Photo: Representational I File)

In a first, women cops and CRPF to get customised full body protectors

The idea for a gender-specific gear was put forth at the National conference for women in police.

20 Jul 2019 11:36 AM

Former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Ravi Gupta. (Photo: ANI)

Chandrayaan-2 launch called off at right time: Former DRDO scientist

ISRO's Public Relations Officer (PRO) Guruprasad said the revised launch date will be announced later.

15 Jul 2019 11:30 AM

Moving closer toward the induction of the Nag anti-tank guided missiles into the Army, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday carried out three successful test firings of the missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges. (Photo: Twitter/ @prasarbharti)

India test fires 3 tank-buster nag missiles, all hit their targets

The Army and DRDO are supposed to carry out more tests of the missiles on Monday also to further validate the missile's capabilities.

08 Jul 2019 4:02 PM

The DRDO has started commercial supply of ‘chilli grenades’ using Bhot Jalokia chilli of Assam.

Bhot jolokia-based grenades now in Assam police armoury

Security sources however clarified that chilli grenades are effectively used by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir to control unruly crowd.

28 Jun 2019 1:50 AM

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