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Topic: DRDO

DRDO to roll out Zorawar tank prototype with American engine in December, Army trials in March

Tank is especially designed to operate at high altitudes, countering Chinese armoured deployments in high-terrain warfare. Weighing 25 tonnes, it will be transportable by air.

‘Desi’ S-400: All about Project Kusha, India’s very own long-range air defence system

At the heart of Project Kusha is the development of Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles or LR-SAM. The project, first greenlit in 2022, was given Acceptance of Necessity last month.

How India went from voting against Israel’s creation to being its brother in arms

In 1999, as Delhi faced Western sanctions in light of Pokhran, Israel came to India’s aid during the Kargil war. The relationship has seen new milestones under Modi govt. 

Modi govt to revamp DRDO, sets up committee with members from services and industry

Panel's primary task is to offer recommendations for restructuring & redefining DRDO's role, as well as ways to recruit & retain high-quality manpower, and rationalise number of laboratories.

45 yrs since founding, Navy’s engineering establishment WESEE works on next-gen combat system

Starting with 20 members, Weapon and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment developed Data Link equipment which is Navy's mainstay for messaging & tactical communications.

Theaterisation on the anvil, biggest change since Independence, says Chief of Defence Staff

Theaterisation involves creation of tri-service theatre specific structures for effective response along the entire spectrum of conflict.

Modi has signed the defence deals with US. Now DRDO, private sectors must deliver

Without the govt enabling the public and private sectors, the deals signed between Modi and Biden won't realise their potential in strengthening India’s military power.

Rajnath Singh wants Indian military to boost R&D. But defence finance is complex territory

Singh’s call to industry leaders to spend more on R&D is understandable, but whether the industry will rise to the occasion is a moot point.

Was arrested DRDO scientist honey-trapped? ‘Explicit photos, chats’ hint at Pakistani spy connection

Probe found 59-yr-old Pradeep Kurulkar would 'brag about work', allegedly share sensitive information with a Pakistan intelligence operative. Espionage not ruled out.

Maharashtra ATS arrests DRDO scientist for ‘providing information to Pakistan operative’

Scientist has worked on important DRDO projects including missiles, says ATS. Case has been filed under sections of Official Secrets Act.

On Camera

India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US

India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated and don’t reflect current global realities.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

DRDO successfully tests latest version of UAV-launched precision missile, ULPGM-V3

Capable of being fired in plain and high-altitude areas, it has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target, aim-point update.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.