Page 8 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Existing infra for testing medical devices inadequate: Parliamentary panel
The report presented in the Parliament by a standing committee stated that along with more testing labs, the country needs a robust IT-enabled and feedback-driven post-sales surveillance system
 "Existing infra for testing medical devices inadequate: Parliamentary panel")
QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system
The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt
 "QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system")
India carries out 6 flight tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile
India has successfully completed six flight-tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur off the Odisha coast
 "India carries out 6 flight tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile")
Indigenising gas turbine engines a strategic necessity; could save Rs 3 trn
due to a trust deficit and the absence of inclusive policies for involving private players, aero engine research and development (R&D) remains a monopoly of the public sector
 "Indigenising gas turbine engines a strategic necessity; could save Rs 3 trn")
Planet Scuba India ropes in CREST to manufacture dive equipment in India
The company will introduce CREST Diving to DRDO's DEBEL and will aim to make India an alternative to China as a manufacturer of dive equipment
 "Planet Scuba India ropes in CREST to manufacture dive equipment in India")
Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO Chairman: Ministry
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Kamat's appointment from the date of his assumption of charge till he attains the age of 60 years
 "Distinguished scientist Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO Chairman: Ministry")
DRDO Recruitment 2022: Here's how to apply for various apprenticeships
Candidates who wish to apply for one year of Apprenticeship Training in ASL can do the same on the DRDO's official website
 "DRDO Recruitment 2022: Here's how to apply for various apprenticeships")
DRDO and Indian Navy successfully flight-test VL-SRSAM off Odisha coast
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the missile will prove to be a force multiplier for the Indian Navy
 "DRDO and Indian Navy successfully flight-test VL-SRSAM off Odisha coast")
Indigenously developed artillery gun to fire 21-gun salute on I-Day
The gun salute is a dramatic, centuries-old military salute or mark of respect, that involves firing guns or artillery
 "Indigenously developed artillery gun to fire 21-gun salute on I-Day")
APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Top quotes by the 'Missile Man of India'
APJ Abdul Kalam died on July 27, 2015, at the age of 83
 "APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary: Top quotes by the 'Missile Man of India'")
MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India
Items include light-weight tanks, self-healing minefields, "plug-and-play housing" for soldiers at extreme altitudes, 127 mm naval gun, multi-role helicopter, among others
 "MoD bans imports from 18 top defence platforms, items to be made in India")
INS Sindhudhvaj retired after 35 years; India faces submarine shortfall
The 10 Kilo-class submarines that India bought from Russia between 1986 and 2000 are now down to seven conventional boats, as the navy calls submarines
 "INS Sindhudhvaj retired after 35 years; India faces submarine shortfall")
Govt mulls penalising companies for EV fire as voluntary recall begins
Nearly 7,000 e-two-wheelers taken off the roads; show-cause notice to companies sent based on findings of a report by a DRDO laboratory
 "Govt mulls penalising companies for EV fire as voluntary recall begins")
Indigenous stealth drone makes maiden flight from test range in Karnataka
The stealth drone, also referred to as an Unmanned Combat Airborne Vehicle (UCAV), has been designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru
 "Indigenous stealth drone makes maiden flight from test range in Karnataka")
Health ministry building two 50-bed hospitals for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
Health professionals, including doctors and paramedics, from 11 states and union territories will be deployed in batches
 "Health ministry building two 50-bed hospitals for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims")
BIS formulates standard for EV batteries following spate of fire incidents
The standard was formulated considering real-life scenarios such as EV parked vehicle (battery is not used for an extended period of time), battery running at high and low temperatures
 "BIS formulates standard for EV batteries following spate of fire incidents")
DRDO, Navy successfully test short-range, anti-air missile to protect ships
The defence system uses a fibre-optic, gyroscope-based, inertial guidance mechanism
 "DRDO, Navy successfully test short-range, anti-air missile to protect ships")
EVs catching fire because of 'mad rush' to get into business: Rajiv Bajaj
'Issue is the underlying process of the manufacturing,' says Bajaj Auto MD.
 "EVs catching fire because of 'mad rush' to get into business: Rajiv Bajaj")
Defence Ministry's tech development fund cap raised five-fold to Rs 50 cr
The TDF scheme supports indigenous development of components, products, systems and technologies by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and start-ups
India successfully tests nuclear-capable Agni 4 ballistic missile
India successfully carried out a night launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha
 "India successfully tests nuclear-capable Agni 4 ballistic missile")
