Page 6 - Latest Updates on DRDO
DRDO develops high strength titanium alloy for aerospace forgings
DMRL develops special steels and other super-alloys (such as those mixed with nickel) and then facilitates their commercial production by industrial units
 "DRDO develops high strength titanium alloy for aerospace forgings")
DRDO develops high-strength beta Titanium alloy for aerospace applications
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has indigenously developed a high-strength beta titanium alloy for manufacturing intricate components for aerospace applications
 "DRDO develops high-strength beta Titanium alloy for aerospace applications")
India to get indigenous anti-drone technology soon: Home Minister Amit Shah
'Use of Artificial Intelligence by groups across border against India could happen. Working to defeat that too', said Amit Shah
 "India to get indigenous anti-drone technology soon: Home Minister Amit Shah")
Draft drone rules propose to make it easy to operate the aerial vehicles
The new rules, the ministry said, have been built on a premise of trust, self-certification and non-intrusive monitoring
 "Draft drone rules propose to make it easy to operate the aerial vehicles")
Bajaj Healthcare surges 11% on receiving DRDO nod to manufacture 2-DG
The company has received a licence from DRDO to manufacture and market "2-Deoxy-D-Glucose" (2-DG) as approved medication for the treatment of COVID-19 patients
 "Bajaj Healthcare surges 11% on receiving DRDO nod to manufacture 2-DG")
Medical oxygen from Honeywell technology has saved 120,000 lives in India
Patented technology of US firm, which tied up with DRDO last month, to save 66,500 more people in July-August
 "Medical oxygen from Honeywell technology has saved 120,000 lives in India")
Laurus Labs receives licence from DRDO to manufacture Covid drug 2DG
2DG has been given emergency approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for use on COVID-19 patients in the country, Laurus Labs said in a regulatory filing.
 "Laurus Labs receives licence from DRDO to manufacture Covid drug 2DG")
Pakistan-aimed Agni-P ballistic missile flight-tested successfully
Agni-5 to be mainstay of anti-China arsenal, Agni-P deterrent against Pakistan
 "Pakistan-aimed Agni-P ballistic missile flight-tested successfully")
DRL launches DRDO drug 2-DG to treat moderate to severe Covid patients
2-DG was developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy's
 "DRL launches DRDO drug 2-DG to treat moderate to severe Covid patients")
How DRDO's tech comes in handy to ramp up medical oxygen output
The compressed air is expanded in a turbine so that refrigeration is produced.
 "How DRDO's tech comes in handy to ramp up medical oxygen output")
DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets: Govt statement
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the industry on the successful launch of rockets
 "DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets: Govt statement")
DRDO invites expression of interest for bulk production of Covid drug 2-DG
The 2-DG is developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of DRDO, in collaboration with Dr Reddy' Laboratories.
 "DRDO invites expression of interest for bulk production of Covid drug 2-DG")
The mirage of self-reliance
In the absence of robust technological and project management structures, MoD's indigenisation drive will remain questionable
 "The mirage of self-reliance")
Uttarakhand CM inaugurates 500-bed Covid hospital set up by DRDO
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday virtually inaugurated a 500-bed hospital set up for COVID-19 patients in Haldwani, the defence ministry said.
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Indian Defence has a 'Sputnik Moment' as it adopts artificial intelligence
The new-generation platforms of the Indian Navy give it an edge in developing new AI technologies that are becoming increasingly popular with military and industry
 "Indian Defence has a 'Sputnik Moment' as it adopts artificial intelligence")
DRDO issues directions on usage of anti-coronavirus drug 2-DG on patients
The DRDO issued directions on the usage of its 2-DG drug on COVID-19 patients, stating that caution should be exercised while prescribing this medicine to people who have comorbidites
 "DRDO issues directions on usage of anti-coronavirus drug 2-DG on patients")
DRDO develops near-isothermal forging technology for aero-engines
This technological breakthrough was achieved by the DRDO's premier metallurgical laboratory, the Hyderabad-based Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
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DRDO develops near isothermal forging technology for aeroengines' parts
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the near isothermal forging technology used in manufacturing parts for aeroengines, the defence ministry said on Friday.
 "DRDO develops near isothermal forging technology for aeroengines' parts")
DRDO's 2DG anti-Covid drug priced at Rs 990 per sachet: Dr Reddy's
The drug will be provided to government hospitals at a discounted price, ANI quoted government officials as saying.
Coronavirus: DRDO lab develops antibody detection-based kit Dipcovan
The kit can be used for sero-surveillance for detecting the presence of Covid antibodies amongst the population
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