Page 9 - Latest Updates on DRDO
Flight control system integration facility for DRDO built in 45 days: L&T
The facility was inaugurated on March 17 by defence minister Rajnath Singh
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DRDO successfully flight-tests Army's surface to air missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful flight tests of the Indian Army's version of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) on Sunday.
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Rajnath inaugurates 7-storey R&D facility built by DRDO in record 45 days
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a multi-storey facility for flight control system at Aeronautical Development Establishment here built by DRDO
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18 military platforms to be designed, developed by Indian defence industry
The move is part of the ministry's larger goal of boosting the domestic defence industry
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An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets
Given the economic and military-technical realities, India needs to jump-start indigenous aero engine programmes for combat aircraft without delay
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DRDO successfully tests Quantum Key Distribution tech between 2 cities
A joint team of scientists from DRDO and IIT Delhi successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more than 100 km.
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A bigger, not better, defence budget
Even as the total allocation has increased, it has fallen as a percentage of GDP
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Chennai-based Data Patterns wins Rs 27 cr DRDO order for e-warfare units
The order is for a new programme that will allow next-generation wideband EW receivers to be configured for naval, land and aerial platforms
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DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display two tableaux at the forthcoming Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.
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70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired
While BrahMos was originally 50 per cent built in India, the missile tested on Thursday had an increased indigenous content of 70 per cent, say senior DRDO officials
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DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile
The present test was to prove the effectiveness of the anti-tank missile at a minimum range of 200-300 metres. It's Maximum range has already been tested at 4,000 metres
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DRDO's Covid-19 hospital to restart in Varanasi as cases rise sharply
With a sharp rise in the Covid cases in Varanasi and neighbouring districts in the past few days, officials have contacted the DRDO to restart its temporary Covid hospital in the city.
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Stealth game: HAL joins DRDO in building 5th-gen advanced combat aircraft
The IAF has accorded the Tejas Mark 2 its "comprehensive design review", which means its design has been found viable and the manufacture of its first prototypes cleared
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DRDO gives tech of extreme cold clothing system to 5 Indian firms
Five Indian companies will manufacture military grade extreme cold weather clothing system aimed at fulfilling the Indian Army requirements and also to export these to other countries.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates Brahmos missile manufacturing unit in Lucknow
Asserts imperative of nuclear deterrent of India
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India successfully conducts second flight-test of 'Pralay' missile
The test was conducted by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) off Odisha coast
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58% of construction work in DRDO not completed on time between 2014-19: CAG
The national auditor found that 38 scientists of the DRDO were posted in the construction works department without the approval of the Ministry of Defence
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Pralay missile successfully launched, raising Indian strike options
Family of Indian short-range missiles put major Pakistani targets at risk
India successfully tests 'Pralay' missile off Odisha coast
'The new missile followed the desired quasi ballistic trajectory and reached the designated target with high degree accuracy, validating the control, guidance and mission algorithms,'
Rohini court explosion: Police arrest DRDO scientist for planting explosive
The Delhi Police has arrested a 47-year-old DRDO scientist in connection with the low-intensity explosion inside the Rohini district court here earlier this month, officials said on Saturday.
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