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DefExpo 2018: DRDO to showcase LCA Tejas, Main Battle Tank Arjun MK-II, Nirbhay missile

There will be live demo during the April 11–14, 2018 expo of LCA Tejas, MBT Arjun MK-II, ARRV, T-72 Trawl, T-72 Bridge Layer Tank, Wheeled Armoured Platform, Mobile Surveillance System and ATAGS.

Apr 11, 2018, 11:51 AM IST

DefExpo 2018: India ready to showcase its defence manufacturing might

India is seeking to become a major player in defence manufacturing and will display weapons and weapon systems for land, air and sea at DefExpo 2018.

Mar 05, 2018, 13:49 PM IST

DRDO invites applicants for the posts of Technician Apprentice – Here are the details

The job location is Baleshwar and the last date to submit the applications is March 28, 2018.

Feb 28, 2018, 16:34 PM IST

DRDO successfully flew Rustom 2 at ATR in Karnataka: WATCH

This was the first flight of Rustom 2 in user configuration with higher power engine.

Feb 25, 2018, 16:17 PM IST

Dhanush, nuclear-capable short-range ballistic naval missile, successfully test-fired

Dhanush, also called Prithvi-III, can be use for ship-to-ship and ship-to-surface strikes.

Feb 23, 2018, 17:50 PM IST

Army chief warns against threat from non-conventional weapons from non-state actors

General Bipin Rawat has said DRDO's plans must already have included development of mitigation of technology to counter CBRN threats.

Jan 12, 2018, 11:56 AM IST

Centre pulls plug on $500 million Israeli missile deal, asks DRDO for home-grown weapons

Centre's effort to boost development of indigenous weapon system for the Army took an interesting turn after the Defence ministry canceled a $500 million Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) missile deal with Israel.

Nov 20, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

India set to test-fire nuclear-capable BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet: Sources

If the tests are successful, the integration of Sukhoi-BrahMos will enable Indian Air Force to not just target installations deep inside enemy territory but also fend off air defence covers at such target locations.

Nov 14, 2017, 12:17 PM IST

India tests long-range sub-sonic cruise missile 'Nirbhay'

'Nirbhay' missile can carry warheads of up to 300 kg. 

Nov 07, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

Indian Air Force, DRDO successfully test-fire guided 'Glide Bomb'

Designated as the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW), the bomb released from the IAF aircraft was guided through precision navigation system.

Nov 03, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman pushes for 'Make in India' in defence sector

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday interacted with industry representatives from Indian as well as foreign companies in defence sector at a round table on "Energising Make in India".

Oct 28, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

India needs large lithium-ion battery plants for EVs push: Niti Aayog

The Niti Aayog member said that at present lithium-ion battery is not manufactured in India and therefore the country has to depend on imports from Japan or China.

Oct 08, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

India's indigenously developed anti-tank guided missile 'Nag' successfully test-fired

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM) 'Nag'.

Sep 09, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

Indian Air Force postpones trial series of Astra missile due to bad weather

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has postponed the trial series of visual range air-to-air Astra missile due to bad weather on Thursday.

Aug 31, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

Chicken biscuits, tulsi bars developed by DRDO

The major food products developed by DRDO are chicken biscuits, mutton bar, composite cereals bars, egg protein biscuits, iron and protein rich food bar, chicken katti rolls and anti-fatigue tulsi bar, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said.

Jul 21, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile, capable of engaging multiple targets, successfully test-fired

The indigenously developed QRSAM short range missile was successfully test-fired on Monday.

Jul 03, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

Prithvi-II ballistic missile successfully test-fired from Odisha's Chandipur

India on Friday successfully test-fired Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the launch pad No.3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha's Balasore.

Jun 02, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

India successfully test fires Agni-II Ballistic Missile

The Agni-ll Ballistic Missile was successfully test fired on Thursday at 10.22 a.m from A.P.J Abdul Kalam island of Dhamara in Odisha.

May 04, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

DRDO to develop naval light combat aircraft Mark 2

The DRDO on Wednesday said it will develop a new version of the Naval Light Combat Aircraft, which is likely to fly by the end of 2020.

Feb 15, 2017, 18:07 PM IST