Page 8 - Latest Updates on DRDO
First tri-service missile gets underway with roll-out of MRSAM components
The MRSAM has been developed for the army, navy and air force by DRDO, in close partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries
 "First tri-service missile gets underway with roll-out of MRSAM components")
DRDO tests new Air Independent Propulsion system to be fitted in Scorpenes
The AIP system, once ready, will from 2024-25 onwards, be "retrofitted" into six Scorpene submarines that are being built in India under Project 75
 "DRDO tests new Air Independent Propulsion system to be fitted in Scorpenes")
DRDO joins exclusive club after long-range air-to-air missile test
Technology available 'only with a handful of countries', says defence ministry
 "DRDO joins exclusive club after long-range air-to-air missile test")
DRDO conducts successful flight test of SFDR technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Friday successfully conducted a flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology in Odisha, official sources said.
 "DRDO conducts successful flight test of SFDR technology")
DRDO's surveillance satellite sent to space, will help monitor Indian Ocean
The satellite was launched using the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) PSLV-C51 which took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh at 10:30 am today
 "DRDO's surveillance satellite sent to space, will help monitor Indian Ocean")
DRDO successfully launches indigenous VL-SRSAM twice off Odisha coast
The missile is capable of neutralising various aerial threats at close ranges, a DRDO statement said
 "DRDO successfully launches indigenous VL-SRSAM twice off Odisha coast")
DRDO conducts successful trials of anti-tank guided missile systems
The trials of Helina (Army Version) and Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) missile systems have been carried out from Advanced Light Helicopter platform.
 "DRDO conducts successful trials of anti-tank guided missile systems")
DRDO's current manpower grossly insufficient for R&D projects: Par panel
The Defence Ministry should take effective measures to augment the workforce, stated a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Friday
 "DRDO's current manpower grossly insufficient for R&D projects: Par panel")
Akash NG surface-to-air missile scores in maiden Republic Day eve test
The new generation surface-to-air missile, engineered to shoot down high-performing fighter aircraft, was test launched at Balasore
 "Akash NG surface-to-air missile scores in maiden Republic Day eve test")
Akash-NG missile successfully launched, achieves 'textbook precision': DRDO
The Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile was successfully launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday
 "Akash-NG missile successfully launched, achieves 'textbook precision': DRDO")
CRPF gets 21 DRDO-developed bike ambulances for remote area operations
They will be used for casualty evacuation tasks in remote Naxal violence and insurgency-affected areas
 "CRPF gets 21 DRDO-developed bike ambulances for remote area operations")
Indian Army soft-pedals light tank of DRDO-L&T for China border
L&T is looking to complete delivery of its contract for 100 K-9 Vajra tracked guns by February, well ahead of schedule
 "Indian Army soft-pedals light tank of DRDO-L&T for China border")
Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021
The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019
 "Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021")
Proud of DRDO's achievements in building Atmanirbhar Bharat: Rajnath Singh
Singh extended greetings on Defence Research and Development Organisation's 63rd Raising Day, saying India is proud of the exceptional technological advancements in building an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'
 "Proud of DRDO's achievements in building Atmanirbhar Bharat: Rajnath Singh")
Navy, DRDO conduct maiden trial of 1st indigenous air-droppable container
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with the Indian Navy conducted the successful maiden test trial of India's first indigenously designed and developed Air Dropped Container
 "Navy, DRDO conduct maiden trial of 1st indigenous air-droppable container")
Rajnath Singh inaugurates India's first hypersonic wind tunnel in Hyderabad
After America and Russia, India is the third country to have such a large facility in terms of size and operating capability
 "Rajnath Singh inaugurates India's first hypersonic wind tunnel in Hyderabad")
DRDO successfully demonstrates quantum communication between two labs
The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) were the two labs that participated in this demonstration.
 "DRDO successfully demonstrates quantum communication between two labs")
Ready to meet dual challenge from Covid and on LAC: Admiral Karambir Singh
Admiral Singh was emphatic about the navy requiring a third aircraft carrier
 "Ready to meet dual challenge from Covid and on LAC: Admiral Karambir Singh")
How to convert India-US defence relations from transactional to strategic?
Narendra Modi must remind Joe Biden that America's goal of expanding multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific includes a pivotal role for a militarily powerful India
 "How to convert India-US defence relations from transactional to strategic?")
DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system
All QRSAM weapon system elements like Battery Multifunction Radar, Battery Surveillance Radar, Battery Command Post Vehicle and Mobile Launcher were deployed in the flight test
 "DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system")
