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Topic: DRDO

Israel firm Rafael apologises to DRDO for jibe on missile programme, calls it ‘unintended’

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the firm said, ‘affirms and applauds’ the work done by DRDO in building new-age technologies for India.

War of words breaks out between Israeli firm and DRDO over anti-tank missiles

Rafael conducted successful test of Spike missiles in Mhow, and asked Army to reconsider decision to take away a huge order & give it to DRDO.

At least 28 pieces of debris from India’s A-SAT missile test still floating in space

NASA tracked at least 101 pieces of debris initially, 28 of them still remain in low Earth orbit, says astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell.

India to test-fire 3,500 km range K-4 nuclear missile

The missile system is being developed by the DRDO for the Arihant class submarines being built by India for its nuclear triad.

Army wants DRDO to take in more of its personnel on deputation, give them more access

Army officers are unhappy with DRDO’s speed of development, and want more of their own personnel to work with it and make the process streamlined.

Indian Army tanks now have sharper night vision equipment developed by DRDO

The new DRDO equipment is meant for a clearer night vision even when it's pitch dark. It will have a higher range of sight, compared to the existing technology.

DRDO UAV on trial run crashes in Karnataka, no injuries reported

Tapas, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) crash landed near Chitradurga. The DRDO said data is being analysed.

Tejas successfully performs critical test of ‘arrested landing’ on an aircraft carrier

The DRDO is involved in development of the naval variant of Tejas along with Aeronautical Development Agency, and the Aircraft Research and Design Centre of HAL among others.

IAF shortlists 10 test pilots who will go to space in manned mission Gaganyaan

At least 2 of the 10 are likely to be chosen for the 2022 mission. Those selected will be given initial training in India and advanced training abroad, which could be Russia.

Ashok Parthasarathi, the man who made India tech-reliant, but whose death went unnoticed

Parthasarathi was former PM Indira Gandhi’s science & technology adviser, who helped establish companies to make microchips and satellite-based communication systems.

On Camera

No one should have to choose between a roof and two meals. But India’s migrants do, every day

India’s policymakers need to ensure that labourers, and milk and newspaper delivery workers, do not have to sacrifice food just to keep a roof over their heads.

Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

India’s air defence system foiled 1,000 Pakistani drone attacks on 9 May—Modi tells Parliament

New Delhi: India’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 1,000 drones and missiles launched by Pakistan on 9 May during Op Sindoor, Prime Minister...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.