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Topic: DRDO

Why homegrown Astra, set to be integrated with Rafale Marine, is no ordinary missile

With the Rafale deal sealed, Astra integration is set to become a key component of India’s future air combat loadout. Missile likely to equip all IAF fighters, barring Mirage 2000.

DRDO makes hypersonic leap towards Mach 6-plus cruise missiles with 1,000-second scramjet engine test

Scramjets are air-breathing engines capable of sustaining combustion at supersonic speeds without using moving parts. DRDO had in January conducted 120-second scramjet combustor test.

‘Star Wars tech’: DRDO showcases 30 KW laser-based weapon to take down helicopters, swarm drones

The Mk-II (A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system engages targets at the speed of light and cuts through them using a laser beam, leading to their structural failure or more impactful results.

Defence ministry data accessed by hackers for sale on dark web, highlights security lapses

Hacking group claimed that the breach compromised 20TB of sensitive military data, including a ‘secret’ document related to a strategic defence project.

MoD signs Rs 2,500-cr contracts for Nag anti-tank missile systems & 5,000 Light Vehicles

NAMIS (Tracked) is equipped with enemy armour with fire-and-forget anti-tank missiles. New Light Vehicles will enhance mobility across tough terrains for rapid troop & supply transport.

Defence ministry clears key ‘eye in the sky’ project to catch up with Pakistan

IAF plans to induct 6 more Netra systems, besides possible replacement for two it operates. Also, there are plans to induct six Netra MK2 mounted on Airbus A321 aircraft.

All about OBOGS, a life support system for IAF pilots that has cleared DRDO’s high altitude tests

Performance evaluation of ILSS included rigorous tests, such as oxygen concentration, demand breathing, availability of 100 percent oxygen & aerobatic manoeuvres at various altitudes.

Defence Secretary spells out big procurement push, overhaul of system

Ministry is on pace right now to sign the largest number of contracts ever in our history this fiscal, says Rajesh Kumar Singh

What is 155 mm/52 calibre barrel DRDO is offering to private players as transfer of technology

DRDO is extending the technology to private industry, which has the capacity to mass produce the weapons systems required by armed forces.

Lessons from Russia-Ukraine war makes Indian Army seek Active Protection System for T-90 tanks

Even though the Russian tanks have been modernised with explosive reactive armour to mitigate threats from shoulder-fired missiles, they remain vulnerable to tandem warheads.

On Camera

Rajnath Singh is discovering India-Pakistan civilisational ties

Even as India, Pakistan have seemed on the edge of war, their intelligence services have often sought to find space to de-escalate tensions and reduce risks for the two countries.

Chhattisgarh pitches state as hub for ‘specialty steel’, nets investment plans of Rs 6,321 crore

Speaking at 2nd Investor Connect, CM Vishnu Deo Sai says 'we have been able to attract a lot of investors.' The focus of the event was the steel sector. 

Asim Munir set to take charge as overall commander of Pakistan military, most powerful Army chief ever

In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.