Drdo News - Latest Updates & Headlines
GRSE commences construction of Acoustic Research Ship for DRDO unit
Kolkata, April 16: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd commenced construction of an Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Wednesday.
DRDO's 651 kW Waterjet Propulsion System successfully completes preliminary sea trials
New Delhi, April 15: The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) 651 kW Waterjet Propulsion System, designed by Larsen Turbo under the Technology Development Fund scheme, has successfully completed preliminary sea trials aboard the Indian Navy's Fast Interceptor Craft.
DRDO conducts development trials of long range glide bomb 'Gaurav'
New Delhi, April 11: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the release trials of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from the SU-30 MKI aircraft, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.
Defence Minister hails DRDO's successful release trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb from jet
New Delhi, April 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and the industry for successful development trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from the Su-30 MKI aircraft, an official said on Friday.
Indian Army successfully showcases MUM-T capability during Exercise SARVSHAKTI
New Delhi, April 5: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps has successfully validated the concept of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) during Exercise SARVSHAKTI.
DRDO successfully flight tests Army version of medium range surface to air missile
New Delhi, April 4: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted four successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 3 and 4, as per an official statement.
Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,500 crore deals for NAMIS tracked anti-tank system and 5,000 light vehicles
Secunderabad, March 28: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore, according to officials.
Indian Army's brigade successfully tests kamikaze drone with anti-tank munition
New Delhi, March 28: In a first-of-its-kind project, the Indian Army's Fleur-De-Lis Brigade successfully tested a First Person View (FPV) drone equipped with an impact-based, kamikaze-role anti-tank munition.
BEML launches indigenous high-mobility vehicle 12x12 to strengthen India's defence capabilities
Palakkad, March 27: BEML Ltd has launched its indigenously designed and manufactured High Mobility Vehicle (HMV) 12x12 at its Palakkad complex.
Govt signs deals worth Rs 2,500 crore for India-made anti-tank weapon platform & light vehicles for army
New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with public sector Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and another deal with Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore.
India successfully flight-tests indigenously-developed vertically-launched Surface-to-Air Missile
New Delhi, March 26: In a boost to India's precision firepower, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on Wednesday, an official statement said.
DRDO, Navy successfully test indigenously developed Vertically Launched Short Range Missile System
New Delhi, March 26: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at about 1200 hrs on March 26, 2025, according to the DRDO press statement.
IIT Kanpur develops revolutionary seagrass-based sponge to control bleeding in emergencies
Kanpur, March 24: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) achieved a breakthrough in emergency medical care with the development of a haemostatic sponge made from seagrass and cellulose.
India-Philippines BrahMos missile deal a major step in defence ties: Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo
New Delhi, March 20: Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo described the deal between India and the Philippines for shore-based, anti-ship BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles as an important step in strengthening defence ties between the two nations.
Former DRDO Chairman meets Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amravati, March 14: Former Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), G Satheesh Reddy, met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at the state Secretariat to discuss the 'vast investment opportunities in the defence in the state,' a release said on Thursday.
Tejas LCA MK1 test-fires indigenously developed ASTRA Missile
New Delhi, March 12: India has successfully conducted test-launch of indigenously developed ASTRA Missile. This Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was launched from Tejas LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires beyond visual range Air-to-Air Missile off Odisha coast
New Delhi, March 12: The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted a test launch of the homegrown ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: BEL inks Rs 2,906 crore deal for Ashwini radar to boost IAF
New Delhi, March 12: As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen the country's indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar (LLTR) (Ashwini) at a cost of Rs 2,906 crore.
BEL gets Rs 2,906 crore IAF order for making radars in push to Aatmanirbhar drive
New Delhi, March 12: As part of the government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 2,906 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of low-level transportable radar, LLTR (Ashwini).
Women of substance take over PM Modi's social media handles on International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 8: Indian chess Grandmaster R Vaishali, along with scientists Elina Mishra and Shilpi Soni, took over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's X handle on International Women's Day, sharing inspiring messages of determination, ambition, and empowerment.
Pushing boundaries to help build a stronger, self-reliant India: Gautam Adani
Kanpur, March 5: Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, on Wednesday, said that the company's aim is to keep pushing boundaries to help build a stronger, self-reliant India.
DRDO conducts high-altitude trials of indigenous ILSS for LCA Tejas
New Delhi, March 5: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for LCA Tejas.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference on advanced technologies for internal security, disaster relief operations
New Delhi, March 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Collaboration Conference-Cum-Exhibition on 'Advanced Technologies for Internal Security and Disaster Relief Operations' at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi.
Delhi: Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA collaboration conference-cum-exhibition
New Delhi, March 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital.
Break silos, collaborate with each other: Defence Minister Singh tells security researchers
New Delhi, March 4: Describing internal and external security as two sides of the same coin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon security research institutions to break down silos and work collaboratively to ensure a strong, secure, and self-reliant India.
Revanth Reddy urges Centre to declare Hyderabad-Bengaluru as a defence industrial corridor
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday called for declaring the Hyderabad-Bengaluru stretch as a defence industrial corridor as both cities are important centres for the country's defence sector.
Govt's endeavour is to harness the potential of youth to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047: Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, February 28: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the government's efforts.
Need to find solutions to critical technological challenges: Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need to find solutions to critical technological challenges as he called upon the youth to inculcate a scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country.
Indian Army procures critical CBRN defence equipment
New Delhi, February 26: Indian Army has signed a contract for procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems with L&T Ltd at a cost of Rs 80.43 crore, under the Buy Indian (IDDM) category.
India successfully tests short-range anti-ship missile with re-targeting feature
New Delhi, Feb 26: In a boost for India's maritime power capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have carried out successful flight trials of a first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
L&T gets Rs 80 crore order for critical Army equipment in push to 'Atamnirbharta'
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Indian Army has signed a contract for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems with L&T Ltd at a cost of Rs 80.43 crore, under the "Buy Indian" category, according to a Defence Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.
Haryana : 47-year-old DRDO scientist gets rare third kidney transplant, now lives with five kidneys
Faridabad, February 26: Amrita Hospital in Faridabad has successfully performed a rare third kidney transplant on 47-year-old DRDO scientist Devendra Barlewar, who now has five kidneys. He had been battling chronic kidney disease for 15 years, with two previous transplants failing.
India offers Pinaka rocket system to France
Marseille, February 13: Amid growing defence collaboration between India and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited the French Army to take a closer look at the DRDO-developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher.
India's first indigenous VHS surveillance radar unveiled at Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, Feb 12: The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has unveiled the country's first VHS (Very High Frequency) radar, designed to detect fifth-and sixth-generation stealth aircraft which are perceived as great threats to national security, at Aero India 2025 Bengaluru.
Aero India 2025: Futuristic warfare tech takes centre stage at Adani's Defence & Aerospace stall
Bengaluru, Feb 12: The Adani Defence and Aerospace stall, showcasing futuristic technology, has been one of the main attractions at Asia's largest five-day air show and the 15th edition of the country's premier aerospace exhibition 'Aero India 2025' in Bengaluru.
India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is generating significant interest globally: DRDO Chief
Bengaluru, February 12: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairperson Samir V Kamat on Tuesday said that India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is generating significant interest globally, with several countries eager to acquire the advanced weapon system.
Aero India 2025: Adani Defence & Aerospace, DRDO unveil India's vehicle-mounted counter-drone system
Bengaluru, February 11: Adani Defence & Aerospace, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday unveiled India's public-private partnership-based Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System at Aero India 2025.
Aero India 2025: Adani Defence, DRDO unveil Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System
Bengaluru, Feb 11: Adani Defence & Aerospace, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Tuesday unveiled a cutting-edge Vehicle-Mounted Counter-Drone System at the 'Aero India 2025' here.
350 cutting edge technologies displayed in Aero India: DRDO Director General
Bengaluru, February 10: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Director General (Electronics and Communication Systems) BK Das on Monday said that nearly 350 "cutting edge" technologies are exhibiting at the Aero India event.
15th Aero India: Union Minister Sanjay Seth hands over certificates for ASTRA BVR, HTT-40
Bengaluru, February 10: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday handed over Restricted Military Type Certificates (RMTC) for ASTRA BVR and HTT-40. He also released guidance materials for the life extension of aircraft and systems at the 15th Aero India International Seminar in Bengaluru.