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DRDO develops special boots for Siachen Jawans under 'Make In India' initiative

India’s Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO is coming up with a special kind of boots for the soldiers deployed at Siachen. The DRDO has made special snow boots for the jawans to enable them brave temperatures up to minus 40 degree Celsius. The boots are specially designed to boost the 'Make In India' initiative. The testing of the shoes was initiated by Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI). Watch this video for more information.

Jan 07, 2019, 21:30 PM IST

DRDO employee who 'leaked' BrahMos info chatted on Facebook with IDs from Pakistan

UP ATS Inspector General Aseem Arun said that “very sensitive information” was found on the personal computer of the DRDO employee.

Oct 08, 2018, 19:32 PM IST

DRDO employee arrested for leaking details of BrahMos missile to Pakistan's ISI

He was nabbed by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror squad in a joint operation with the military intelligence unit from Nagpur. 

Oct 08, 2018, 15:24 PM IST

Indian Air Force successfully tests Astra BVR Air-to-Air missiles

The Astra missile systems are all set to be inducted into the Indian Air Force by 2019.

Oct 03, 2018, 22:07 PM IST

India's T 90 tanks to have safety gear enabling crew to operate underwater for 45 mins

IUWBA will be used by the crew of Tanks as a safety gear which is required for emergency situations during deep fording.

Sep 19, 2018, 15:07 PM IST

Indian Navy to soon get indigenous 8.5 km-range anti-submarine rockets

At present, the Indian Navy has 110 kg Russian Rocket Guided Bomb (RGB)-60 which can engage an enemy submarine at a maximum range of 5.3 km.

Aug 27, 2018, 12:08 PM IST

Satheesh Reddy appointed as new DRDO Chairman

The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet approved Reddy`s appointment for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier, an official statement said. 

Aug 25, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

India successfully test fires HeliNa anti-tank guided missile

The Helicopter-launched Nag (HeliNa) is derived from the land-launched Nag missile.

Aug 19, 2018, 23:36 PM IST

India successfully completes Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon tests for eighth time

The indigenously developed weapon is designed to destroy runways and other airfield infrastructure, so adversarial war planes are unable to even take-off.

Aug 19, 2018, 23:02 PM IST

Israeli Navy to procure Indo-Israel Barak 8 missile defence system

The Barak 8 missile defence system has been jointly developed by India and Israel.

Aug 16, 2018, 09:43 AM IST

DRDO going for indigenous production of PINAKA Mk-II rocket, ammunition for Arjun tank

As Indian armed forces look for state-of-art arsenal to keep up with the rapid developments in defence technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is also moving ahead with indigenisation of several weapon platforms. In the last three years, the DRDO has gone for indigenous production of various arms and ammunition.

Aug 07, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

India a step closer to BMD shield, tests supersonic interceptor to shoot down enemy missiles

DRDO test fires an interceptor missile capable of killing incoming enemy missiles in endo atmospheric region from Odisha coast. 

Aug 02, 2018, 12:57 PM IST

India successfully test fires BrahMos missile

BrahMos Aerospace is a joint venture between India`s DRDO and the Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia.

Jul 16, 2018, 14:22 PM IST

India plans to buy Spike missiles from Israel to boost its anti-tank capabilities against Pakistan

The GoI is keen to buy Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel to boost its military capabilities against arch-rival Pakistan.

Jun 01, 2018, 17:17 PM IST

Upgraded Pinaka rocket, with enhanced range, successfully test-fired

The guided Pinaka was developed jointly by ARDE, Pune, the RCI and DRDL, Hyderabad.

May 30, 2018, 23:40 PM IST

Brahmos successfully test-fired for 2nd consecutive day

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from an integrated test range in Odisha's coastal Balasore district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, validating its strike capability, the defence ministry said.

May 23, 2018, 01:00 AM IST

India test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Odisha coast

India on Monday successfully test fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from test range along Odisha coast. The information was confirmed by officials of the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

May 21, 2018, 13:19 PM IST

Indian Army soldiers to get special jackets capable of blocking AK-47 bullets

The special bulletproof jackets, it is claimed, are not only lightweight but would be able to block even hard steel core bullets.

May 12, 2018, 20:18 PM IST

Brahmos set to become hypersonic missile system in next decade, will breach mach 7 barrier

Brahmos is the fastest cruise missile in the world co-developed by India and Russia.

Apr 29, 2018, 17:44 PM IST

Yet another milestone for LCA Tejas towards certification for final operational clearance

Integration of Derby, a BVR class missile is one of the major objectives of Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of LCA Tejas.

Apr 28, 2018, 14:53 PM IST