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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production of the Indian Ordnance Factories with the Defence Science Organisation under the administration of Jawaharlal Nehru. Subsequently, Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) was constituted in 1979 as a service of Group 'A' Officers / Scientists directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
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Missile system built with Israel testedThe Army and DRDO completed four successful flight tests of the MR-SAM systems developed in collaboration with Israel. These tests, conducted from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, demonstrated the..IndiaTimes - Published | Four successful tests of medium-range air defence missiles conducted by Army, DRDOIndiaTimes - Published |
CCS clears mega deal for big indigenous artillery gunsThe Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal to procure 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. Developed by DRDO, the ATAGS..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO, Navy successfully conduct trials of new ‘Man-in-Loop’ anti-ship missileIndiaTimes - Published |
Army & IAF intensify hunt for advanced anti-drone systemsAs the threat from hostile drones rises, the Indian Army seeks nine more indigenous drone detection systems, while the IAF targets advanced anti-drone technologies including kamikaze and micro..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi offers DRDO-developed Pinaka rocket systems to FranceIndia has offered the Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems to France, stressing it would enhance bilateral defense ties. Prime Minister Modi also discussed the acquisition of Rafale-Marine..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Finish 100 critical projects in a year: Rajnath to DRDODefence Minister Rajnath Singh urges DRDO to stay updated with evolving technological ecosystems, focus on cutting-edge and niche technologies, enhance private sector collaboration, and involve..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dangerous nuclear material worth crores': BJP questions how TMC leader's husband got hold of DRDO documentsIndiaTimes - Published |
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India successfully flight tests surface-to-air missileThe DRDO and Indian Navy successfully tested a vertical launch short range surface-to-air missile from Chandipur, Odisha. Conducted at 3 pm, the test aimed to validate updated elements of the weapon..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | Who was Dr Ram Narain Agarwal, brain behind Agni missiles, he also worked with...Dr. Agarwal retired in 2005 as the founding director of the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) in Hyderabad. As a distinguished scientist at DRDO, he played a crucial role in the Agni and other missile..DNA - Published |
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India test-fires RudraM-II missile from Su-30 fighterIndia successfully tested the RudraM-II missile with a 350-km range from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter, meeting all trial objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian Air Force..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO chief gets 1-year extension amid move to revamp defence R&DGovt extended Samir V Kamat's tenure as secretary of department of defence R&D & DRDO chairman till May 31 next year, following recommendations of a high-powered expert committee. The committee, led by..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Small sats to Mars, IIST working on 70 projectsIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has at least 70 research projects underway, in collaboration with Isro centers, DST, DBT, DRDO, Max Planck Institute, etc. IIST has specialized..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Tapas failed to meet altitude requirements'The initial deadline for DRDO’s Tapas project was August 2016, but there were multiple problems with the increase in the UAV’s “all-up weight” to an unwieldy 2,850kg as well the imported engine..IndiaTimes - Published |
DRDO successfully tests advanced Akash-NG missile, ready for user trials to strengthen India's air defenceThe new generation Akash surface-to-air missile system is ready for user trials. The missile system has the capability to intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, and drones at a range of 30-km. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Portable desi missile shield trial to begin soonThe very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS), developed by DRDO to neutralise low-altitude aerial threats at ranges up to 6-km, "should be offered for user trials to the armed forces by..IndiaTimes - Published |
