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Sunday, November 30, 2025
TopicDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Topic: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

How DRDO’s massive project delays cost armed forces — CAG report cites ‘multiple extensions’

CAG's Audit showed that of 178 high-priority Mission Mode projects, in 119, the original time-frames weren't adhered to & 'practice of seeking multiple extensions' defeated the purpose.

India successfully tests ballistic missile ‘Pralay’ off Odisha coast

It is a 350-500 km short-range, surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg and is based on Prithvi Defence Vehicle, according to DRDO.

India successfully launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System

It has been designed to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability beyond conventional range of torpedos. It was a textbook launch & full capability was demonstrated, DRDO said.

Mankind Pharma receives DRDO license to manufacture, market Covid drug 2-DG

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had permitted the emergency use of 2-DG on 1 May, as an adjunct treatment for moderate to severe Covid-19 patients.

DRDO says its anti-drone system can help Army prevent Jammu airbase-like attacks

The D-4 drone system is capable of early detection of drones and damaging their hardware, destroying micro-drones by jamming the command and control links, the DRDO said.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-Prime missile in Odisha

DRDO officials said Agni-Prime is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni series and is a canisterised missile with a range capability between 1000 and 2000 km.

DRDO will begin trials of Made-in-India towed artillery in June but Army still has ‘concerns’

While the DRDO insists ATAGS are better than the Israeli ATHOS, the army has voiced concern over its weight and inability to meet critical performance parameters.

India to see tremendous increase in defence exports in next 4-5 years, says DRDO chairman

There will be a lot of 'indigenous content' in the Indian armed forces, said Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation G Satheesh Reddy at a webinar Thursday.

India testfires anti-ship version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Andaman & Nicobar

The test was conducted as part of the trials being conducted by the Indian Navy. A land-attack version supersonic cruise missile was also successfully test-fired earlier this week.

India tests RUDRAM — here’s why first indigenous anti-radiation missile is important

DRDO Friday successfully tested the new-generation anti-radiation missile RUDRAM on a radiation target located on Wheeler Island off Odisha. 

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.