Page 3 - Latest Updates on DRDO
HAL gets Rs 65K cr MoD tender for 97 more Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets
Total number of Tejas fighters set to exceed 200
 "HAL gets Rs 65K cr MoD tender for 97 more Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets")
India successfully conducts test flight of Agni-Prime ballistic missile
Agni-Prime anticipated to replace older generation missiles and significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces
Tejas Mark-1A fighter aircraft completes first flight in Bengaluru
The Mark-1A has four or five major changes over the Mark-1 fighter. These includes an active electronic scanned array (AESA) radar, a combined interrogator and transponder
 "Tejas Mark-1A fighter aircraft completes first flight in Bengaluru")
Department of Defence Production issues notification to rejig DGQA
This arrangement, coupled with automation and digitisation of standardised QA processes, is likely to significantly improve the engagement of the defence industry with DGQA
 "Department of Defence Production issues notification to rejig DGQA")
Ex-DRDO chairman Reddy hails Divyastra, calls it a game-changer for forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out in praise of the DRDO after the successful launch of 'Mission Divyastra', which put India in an elite club of nations to have developed the MIRV tech
 "Ex-DRDO chairman Reddy hails Divyastra, calls it a game-changer for forces")
Meet Sheena Rani, the DRDO scientist behind India's Mission Divyastra
Sheena Rani is the scientist behind India's first test flight of indigenous nuclear missile Agni-5, which is a part of 'Mission Divyastra'. Here's all you need to know about her
 "Meet Sheena Rani, the DRDO scientist behind India's Mission Divyastra")
Mission Divyastra: India's Agni-V missile makes maiden flight with MIRV
Equipped with MIRV technology, the indigenously developed missile carried four to six dummy warheads capable of striking widely-separated targets
 "Mission Divyastra: India's Agni-V missile makes maiden flight with MIRV")
India conducts first test of MIRV-equipped Agni-V missile; PM hails DRDO
Single Agni-V missile will be able to carry multiple warheads and strike different targets thanks to MIRV technology
 "India conducts first test of MIRV-equipped Agni-V missile; PM hails DRDO")
IAF's C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops indigenously built platform
The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) is a premier defence research laboratory
 "IAF's C-17 aircraft successfully airdrops indigenously built platform")
DRDO submits report on dual-use equipment seized from Chinese cargo
According to the report by the DRDO experts, the seized large-size Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are dual-use equipment and can be used for military applications
 "DRDO submits report on dual-use equipment seized from Chinese cargo")
DRDO hands over 23 licensing agreements for transfer of technologies
The agreements were handed over at the 'MSME Defence Expo' that was organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune
 "DRDO hands over 23 licensing agreements for transfer of technologies")
Govt's determination pushed Make in India in defence: DRDO chief Kamat
The DRDO chief stressed on building research and development (R&D) ecosystem in the country
 "Govt's determination pushed Make in India in defence: DRDO chief Kamat")
Tejas flies with India-made digital flight control computer for first time
This will connect the older Tejas fighter's analogue ports and cabling with new digital world
 "Tejas flies with India-made digital flight control computer for first time")
Next stage
Indigenous cryogenic engine lift-off for India's space programme
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HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade
The project aims to enhance the aircraft's capabilities with new radars, mission control systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and integration of new weapon systems for the Indian Air Force
 "HAL, DRDO to begin Rs 60,000 crore Sukhoi fighter jet fleet upgrade")
Pinaka launchers to missiles, Pune adds to defence industry lineup
Nibe has grown quickly and is seeking a leadership role in organising micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the industrial zones around Pune
 "Pinaka launchers to missiles, Pune adds to defence industry lineup")
CSIR showcases purple revolution, electric tractor on Republic Day tableau
The CSIR tableau also showcased India's first women-friendly compact electric tractor developed by CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur
 "CSIR showcases purple revolution, electric tractor on Republic Day tableau")
Chandrayaan-3 lander serving as location marker near lunar south pole
An instrument on Chandrayaan-3 lander has started serving as a location marker near the lunar south pole, the ISRO said on Friday
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With an eye on Ladakh, DRDO begins testing an indigenous light tank
The tank has been named Zorawar, after the 19th-century general who conquered Ladakh and Baltistan for his Dogra overlords
 "With an eye on Ladakh, DRDO begins testing an indigenous light tank")
2024 to be year of technolgy absorption: Army Chief General Manoj Pande
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of 76th Army Day
 "2024 to be year of technolgy absorption: Army Chief General Manoj Pande")
