Page 12 - Latest Updates on DRDO
India successfully tests land and air versions of BrahMos missile
The Air Force had successfully fired BrahMos air version missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in May
 "India successfully tests land and air versions of BrahMos missile")
DRDO test fires two versions of Brahmos supersonic cruise missile
A land-attack version of the missile was test-launched from a mobile autonomous launcher at Launch Pad-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here at around 8.30 am
Indian Navy submarines to get air-independent propulsion system from 2024
But six new Scorpenes being built in India will have imported propulsion systems.
 "Indian Navy submarines to get air-independent propulsion system from 2024")
Far better than DRDO missile: Israel's Rafael makes strong pitch for Spike
In January 2018, India had cancelled a $500-million purchase of Spike LR missiles just two weeks before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to ink the deal on a visit to New Delhi
 "Far better than DRDO missile: Israel's Rafael makes strong pitch for Spike")
Rajnath calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry
He asked the DRDO and industry to explore new ways for enhancing synergy to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency," a government press release said.
 "Rajnath calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry")
IIT Roorkee to develop space, defence tech in collaboration with Isro, DRDO
The information was shared during a seminar on Inflatable Structures and Materials for Space Applications held on Thursday at the IIT Roorkee's Greater Noida campus.
 "IIT Roorkee to develop space, defence tech in collaboration with Isro, DRDO")
India to test-fire 3,500-km range K-4 underwater nuclear missile from Vizag
K-4 is one of the two underwater missiles that are being developed. The other one is the over 700 kilometre strike range BO-5 missile
 "India to test-fire 3,500-km range K-4 underwater nuclear missile from Vizag")
Ministry of Defence 'nominates' DRDO for building e-warfare systems
The Mountain EW system "would be designed and developed by DRDO and manufactured by design-cum-production partner from the Indian (private) industry," announced the MoD
 "Ministry of Defence 'nominates' DRDO for building e-warfare systems")
DRDO Recruitment 2019: Notification out for graduate/tech apprentice posts
DRDO aims to fill 116 posts through the recruitment drive. There are 60 vacant posts of Graduate Apprentice and 56 posts of Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
 "DRDO Recruitment 2019: Notification out for graduate/tech apprentice posts")
Isro signs MoUs with DRDO labs for Human Space Mission
Critical technologies to be provided by DRDO to Isro include space food, space crew health monitoring and emergency survival kit, radiation protection, and parachutes for safe recovery of crew
 "Isro signs MoUs with DRDO labs for Human Space Mission")
DRDO Recruitment 2019: Apply for Junior Research Fellow post on drdo.gov.in
Candidates can apply for the posts of junior research fellows on DRDO's official website on drdo.gov.in
 "DRDO Recruitment 2019: Apply for Junior Research Fellow post on drdo.gov.in")
DRDO unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in farmland in Karnataka, none injured
The incident created quite a scare at Jodi Chillenahalli village as a loud noise was heard after the drone crashed
 "DRDO unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in farmland in Karnataka, none injured")
India test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile from Odisha range
The all-weather and all-terrain missile, which can be mounted on a truck and stored in a canister, is equipped with electronic counter measures against jamming by aircraft radars
 "India test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile from Odisha range")
DRDO Recruitment 2019: 40 vacancies for scientists; how to apply online
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is looking to fill 40 vacancies for the positions of Scientist C, D, E and F. Check details on the official website rac.gov.in
 "DRDO Recruitment 2019: 40 vacancies for scientists; how to apply online")
Missile test takes DRDO closer to achieving hypersonic flight capability
Hypersonic flight involves travelling at speeds above Mach 5, or 1,500 metres/ second. An airliner travelling at hypersonic speed would reach from New York to Tokyo in a couple of hours
 "Missile test takes DRDO closer to achieving hypersonic flight capability")
DRDO successfully conducts flight test of ABHYAS drone from ITR in Odisha
The trial was tracked by various radars and electro-optic systems
 "DRDO successfully conducts flight test of ABHYAS drone from ITR in Odisha")
India chose a much lower orbit for A-SAT test to avoid debris threat: DRDO
DRDO chairman's remarks come days after NASA raised concerns about the spread of debris from the Anti-Satellite Test (A-SAT) test India conducted on March 27
 "India chose a much lower orbit for A-SAT test to avoid debris threat: DRDO")
India test-fires surface-to-air missiles that can engage multiple targets
A DRDO official said all the mission objectives were met during the trial
 "India test-fires surface-to-air missiles that can engage multiple targets")
DRDO weapon systems worth Rs 2.75 trillion to be inducted in defence forces
As per estimates, the Army has a requirement of more than 50,000 anti-tank guided missiles for its different forces
Become nimble, refocus on R&D and be on your toes: Sitharaman to DRDO
Mission 'Raksha Gyan Shakti' focuses on training officials in IPR (intellectual property rights) registrations and encouraging IPR culture in defence
 "Become nimble, refocus on R&D and be on your toes: Sitharaman to DRDO")
