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Satheesh Reddy appointed new Chairman of DRDO
India | Aug 25, 2018, 08:03 PM ISTReddy led the conceptualization, design and development of inertial sensors, navigation schemes, algorithms systems, calibration methodologies, sensor models, simulation along with development of satellite navigation receivers and hybrid navigation systems.
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India successfully test-fires Advanced Air Defence interceptor missile
India | Aug 02, 2018, 06:56 PM ISTDRDO test-fired the AAD interceptor from a canister against multiple simulated targets. The missile shoots down one after choosing from a number of targets, said the sources.
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Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired for second consecutive day
India | May 31, 2018, 02:36 PM ISTAn upgraded version of Pinaka rocket, with enhanced range and guidance system, was successfully test-fired from Chandipur in Odisha for the second consecutive day today.
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DRDO outlines Rs 18,000 cr investment plans for current fiscal
India | Apr 13, 2018, 06:17 PM ISTThe country’s premier defence research institute has allocated about 25-30 per cent for developing new projects during the current financial year, Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman S Christopher said. The DRDO has earmarked Rs 18,000 crore as investment plans for the current fiscal, which includes developing the next generation lighter Brahmos missile, a top official said today. The country’s premier defence research institute has allocated about 25-30 per cent for developing new projects during the current financial year, Defence Research and Development Organisation Chairman S Christopher said. Christopher, who is also Secretary, Research and Development, DRDO, was outlining some of the major initiatives to be taken up during the this fiscal at the ongoing DefExpo. The defence exhibition was formally inaugurated yesterday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Thiruvidanthai, about 40kms from here. “As far as funding is concerned, for this year it is about Rs 18,000 crore. Nearly 25-30 per cent will be going in for newer projects,” he said. BrahMos Aerospace, CEO and Managing Director, Sudhir Mishra said, “We have a proposal to develop BrahMos next generation missiles which will be termed as BrahMos NG missile.” “This missile would be lighter than existing BrahMos and will have almost similar kind of ranges and would be able to launched from various platforms,” he said. As the missiles would be lighter, BrahMos was also also planning to have more launches from submarines, ships and aircraft, the chairman said. DRDO, Director General, Electronics and Communication Systems, J Manjula said DRDO was working on long range radars that can cover over 1,000 kilometres. “We are also working on developing self-protection suites for fighter aircrafts and also working on electro-optic surveillance systems for submarines,” she said. DRDO Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri, G Satheesh Reddy, said they were working on “anti-tank missiles” which can be launched both from helicopter and the ground. “Some of the projects that we have in the pipeline is developing long range version of surface-to-air missile (SAM),” he added. The DRDO chairman said the organisation was also planning to take up “high endurance autonomous under water vehicle” for surveillance applications and also developing “autonomous surface ship”. DRDO, Director General (SAM), Chitra Rajgopal said they were working on developing safe-storage solution for ammunition. “We are also looking at underground solutions which are not so expensive by using various innovative features. In addition, we are also looking at eco-friendly disposal of obsolete ammunition,” she said.
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97% BSF personnel satisfied with food: DRDO study
India | Apr 04, 2018, 10:38 PM IST"The study has recorded average energy expenditure to be 3,400 to 3,500 kilo-calories per day, while energy intake was around 3,450 (plus/minus 335) kilo-calories per day.
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DRDO successfully carries out test flight of Rustom-2 drone
India | Feb 25, 2018, 11:31 PM ISTRustom 2 is being developed on the lines of predator drones of the US to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles for the armed forces with an endurance of 24 hours, officials said.
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India successfully conducts night trial of nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile
India | Feb 21, 2018, 11:20 PM ISTThe surface-to-surface missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near here around 8.30 pm.
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All you need to know about India's Agni-5 nuclear capable ballistic missile
India | Jan 18, 2018, 04:45 PM ISTHere is all you need to know about India's indigenous nuclear capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5
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India cancels $500 million defence deal ahead of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s first visit, says Rafael
World | Jan 03, 2018, 04:34 PM ISTOfficial sources in New Delhi had earlier indicated that the proposal to acquire the missile system faced hurdles when Israeli side apparently expressed reservations in ensuring full transfer of technology as per the provisions of the ‘Make in India’
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DRDO Successfully Test Indigenously Developed SAAW
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DRDO successfully test-fires Anti-tank Guided Missile ‘Nag’ in Rajasthan desert
India | Jun 14, 2017, 10:42 PM IST'Nag' is equipped with the highly advanced Imaging Infrared Radar (IRR) seeker with integrated avionics, technology which is possessed by very few nations.
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Make in India: Defence Ministry cleared purchase of equipment worth $38.6 billion since formation of Modi govt
India | Jun 14, 2017, 10:37 PM ISTDRDO-developed products such as Tejas fighters, airborne early warning and control system (AEW&C), Akash weapon system, Sonar systems and Varunastra torpedo have been inducted into the armed forces over the last three years.
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India successfully test-fires Agni-III ballistic missile from Abdul Kalam Island
India | Apr 27, 2017, 05:32 PM ISTThe Agni-III, capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads weighing up to 1.5 tonnes, is 17 metres tall with a two-metre diameter and weighs about 48 tonnes.
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Chemical weapons could be used against India in war, warns Army chief General Bipin Rawat
India | Mar 03, 2017, 02:55 PM ISTArmy chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday warned of a possibility of India being attacked with chemical and biological weapons by its adversaries during war.
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IAF gets eyes in the sky with 'Netra', its first indigenously developed early warning system
India | Feb 15, 2017, 02:00 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force on Tuesday inducted its first indigenously developed Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) 'Netra' developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The AEWS&CS was developed by the Centre
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India successfully test-fires exo-atmospheric ballistic missile interception
India | Feb 11, 2017, 01:33 PM ISTIndia today achieved a significant milestone in the direction of developing a two-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired its interceptor missile off the Odisha coast.
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‘Main Battle Tanks’ of India to be more lethal in future: DRDO
India | Jan 25, 2017, 12:42 PM ISTThe Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) is planning to make its future Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) more lethal by equipping them with a 125 mm gun, third-generation anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) and an air-defence machine gun.
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DRDO successfully tests smart anti-airfield weapon in Odisha
India | Dec 24, 2016, 06:43 PM ISTTaking Indian Air Force a stride ahead in development, the Defence and Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the Smart Anti-field (SAAW) weapon at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off Odisha
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DRDO to produce 10 unmanned aircraft like Rustom-II
India | Nov 21, 2016, 04:30 PM ISTThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to produce 10 pilotless or unmanned aircraft like Rustom-II to boost "India's development programme for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)", DRDO Director S Christopher said on Sunday.
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DRDO to seek explanation from Embraer over kickback allegation
India | Sep 10, 2016, 04:08 PM ISTDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to seek explanation from Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft maker, with regard to the alleged payment of kickbacks in the jet deal inked during the UPA government.