Tag: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

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

US to Increase Military Sales to India and Provide F-35 Stealth Fighters, Announces President Trump

The F-35 Lightning II, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is a fifth-generation fighter jet known for its advanced stealth capabilities, unmatched situational awareness, and networked combat features.

February 14, 2025

India conducts successful flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile

The flight trial was carried out in the presence of senior scientists of DRDO and the Armed Forces.

November 17, 2024

Defence ministry allocates Rs 300 cr for technology development fund to promote Make in India products

The Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Defence, executed by DRDO under the 'Make in India' initiative.

July 4, 2024

“Day not far when India will become provider of services to other nations”: CDS Anil Chauhan

General Chauhan also highlighted that the country has promising startups in the defence and space sector, which was unimaginable some years ago.

April 18, 2024

‘Divyastra’ a game-changer for armed forces: Ex-DRDO chairman Satheesh Reddy

He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed that this mission be accomplished through the use of advanced technologies.

March 14, 2024

Light tank project has been realized, says top Larsen and Toubro official

Speaking to ANI on Indian Army's light tank project, Patil said, "The concept of light tanks has been realised and is currently undergoing trials".

February 26, 2024