Tag: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha Coast

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, calling it a demonstration of India’s growing self-reliance in advanced air defence.

August 24, 2025

DRDO Guest House Manager in Jaisalmer Arrested for Allegedly Spying for Pakistan’s ISI

Inspector General of Police (CID-Security) Dr. Vishnukant said the arrest followed heightened surveillance ahead of Independence Day, as agencies monitored potential anti-national activities by foreign agents in the state.

August 13, 2025

India Successfully Tests UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile ULPGM-V3 in Andhra Pradesh

The ULPGM-V3 is part of a broader push under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aimed at enhancing self-reliance in defence production and reducing dependence on imports.

July 25, 2025

India Successfully Test-Fires Prithvi-II and Agni-I Missiles; Akash Prime Scores Major Hit in Ladakh

The tests, conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and technical parameters of the two ballistic missile systems, bolstering India's nuclear-capable missile arsenal.

July 18, 2025

Naveen Patnaik Hails DRDO for Successful Test of Indigenous ‘Astra’ Missile with RF Seeker

The test was conducted in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha.

July 12, 2025

Operation Sindoor Boosted Global Demand for Indian Defence Products, Says Rajnath Singh

“The world is looking towards our defence sector. The valour our soldiers showed in Operation Sindoor and the way we showcased our domestic equipment has led to increased demand for indigenous defence products,” Singh said.

July 7, 2025

Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow

The Defence Technologies & Test Centre, spread across 22 acres, is the first of its kind in India. It is designed to catalyze the growth of defence and aerospace manufacturing in the region.

May 11, 2025

India Approves Record ₹63,000 Crore Deal for 26 Rafale Marine Jets for Navy

Deliveries of the Rafale M (Marine) aircraft are expected to commence approximately five years after the signing of the contract.

April 9, 2025

Govt Approves ₹7,000 Crore Deal for Indigenous ATAGS, Boosting Defence Self-Reliance

ATAGS is India’s first indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured 155mm artillery gun, equipped with a 52-calibre barrel capable of striking targets up to 40 km away.

March 20, 2025

Rajnath Singh Inaugurates DRDO-MHA Conference, Stresses Need for Adaptive Security Policies

The Defence Minister highlighted the shift from conventional threats to unconventional ones, pointing out the rise of hybrid warfare and cyber and space-based challenges.

March 4, 2025