DRDO

DRDO inks pact with IITs for Centre for Propulsion Technology

The initiative is aimed at achieving synergy between DRDO and IIT for channelising research efforts towards developing aerospace technologies.

Jul 09, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

Why Tejas got delayed by a decade - Parrikar explains

The production of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft was delayed for "eight to 10 years" because of shoddy coordination by the Defence Ministry agencies involved and lack of required support, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.

Jul 08, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

President congratulates DRDO for successful test-firing of MRSAM missile

On Thursday, India test-fired twice a medium-range surface-to-air ballistic missile, off the coast of Odisha.

Jul 01, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Boost India's indigenous defence capabilities: President to DRDO

President Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated DRDO on the successful test-firings of a medium-range missile and said it should make greater efforts to boost India's indigenous defence capabilities.

Jul 01, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

India-Israel medium-range missile test-fired twice

India on Thursday successfully test-fired twice a medium-range surface-to-air ballistic missile, developed jointly with Israel, off the coast of Odisha, officials said.

Jun 30, 2016, 22:55 PM IST

India's newly developed surface-to-air missile 'Barak- 8' successfully test-fired off Odisha coast

The newly-developed surface-to-air missile Barak-8 was test-fired from the ITR at Chandipur, about 15 km from Balasore, Odisha.

Jun 30, 2016, 09:37 AM IST

India's new developed surface-to-air missile likely to be test-launched today

The newly developed surface-to-air missile is a product of joint venture between India and Israel.

Jun 29, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

India likely to test launch new missile today

If weather permits, the missile will be conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur today.

Jun 29, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

DRDO to start Rs 100 crore research centre at Jadavpur varsity

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is collaborating with Jadavpur University to start a new Rs 100 crore research centre here to develop technologies related to cyber security and robotics for the defence forces.

Jun 23, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar hold talks with Vietnam Prez, PM, Defence minister

Parrikar also assured the Indian private sector of full support of Ministry of Defence, DRDO and DPSU to realise the aspiration of exports of defence items to friendly nations at competitive price.

Jun 07, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

Nuke-capable Prithvi-II missile successfully test-fired from Chandipur

Inducted into India's armed forces in 2003, Prithvi II, it is the first missile to be developed by DRDO under India's prestigious IGMDP

May 18, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile

"The test conducted to validate various parameters of the interceptor in flight mode has been successful," Defence Research Development Organisation sources said.

May 15, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

India's most ambitious K-4 nuclear-capable missile: Why it is important

India recently tested its most ambitious weapon system - a long range submarine-launched ballistic missile, codenamed K-4, which is capable of hitting targets upto 3,500 kilometres away.

Apr 14, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

Tata Motors to deliver 300 ATVs per quarter to armed forces

Tata Motors will deliver 300 all terrain vehicles (ATVs) to the armed forces per quarter, a senior company official said on Saturday

Apr 02, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

India's defence lab develops thermal imaging radar to look through walls

It can look though walls of 20-30 cm thickness made of any material, by using thermal imaging.

Mar 21, 2016, 13:31 PM IST

One soldier missing, another rescued after avalanche hits army post in Kargil

The warning was issued for areas like Baramula, Kupwara, Bandipur, Kargil, Rajouri, Gandarbal, Doda, Poonch, Riyasi and Ramban districts.

Mar 19, 2016, 21:37 PM IST

Soon, India may produce 100 missiles every month

India is looking to double missile production to 100 per month, a senior defence official said here on Wednesday.

Mar 16, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Tejas takes part in international air show for 1st time, event witnessed by Sushma Swaraj

Tejas, which had been in the making for over 3 decades, is a 4.5 generation aircraft with supersonic capability at all altitudes. The aircraft is tailless and has a compound delta wing design powered by a single engine.

Jan 23, 2016, 22:22 PM IST

Major changes in Defence procurement rules, priority to indigenously manufactured equipment

Priority will be given to indigenously designed, developed and manufactured defence equipment from henceforth, as per a media report.

Jan 11, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

DNA: Indian Navy successfully test fires Barak-8 missile from INS Kolkata

Before the end of the year 2015, the Indian Army successfully tests the SAM launcher defensive missile entitled Barrack New Generation Missile at INS, Kolkata. 

Dec 30, 2015, 23:26 PM IST