Amaravati, May 14 (IANS) Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district is set to witness ground breaking of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) flight testing centre on Friday.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will attend the event, which will also mark the launch of multiple defence, aerospace and drone manufacturing projects in the state.A key highlight of the event will be the AMCA exhibition and technology showcase.AMCA i…
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for sustained collaboration among the Armed Forces, academia, industry, and research organisations to harness the full potential of Brain-Computer Interface technologies for national security and broader societal benefit. He gave the call while inaugurating a conference on ‘Brain-Computer Interface (BCI): Expanding Neural Frontiers & Its Strategic Implications’ jointly organised by Headquarters Integrat…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with a minimum 72 per cent indigenous content.The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan here.BEL produces advanced, indigenous gro…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR). The test was conducted from a naval helicopter platform off the coast of the Bay of Bengal near Odisha. This development marked a key milestone in India’s indigenous defence development.During the trial, two NASM-SR missile…
Amaravati, April 12 (IANS) Marking a historic milestone on the occasion of World Quantum Day on April 14, Andhra Pradesh is set to become a hub of India’s quantum technology revolution. As part of the ambitious Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will launch two state-of-the-art quantum computer test beds at SRM University, Amaravati and virtually at Medha Towers in Gannavaram.These cutting-edge Quantum Reference Facilities will position Andhra Pradesh as t…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two advanced Mountain Radars for the Indian Air Force. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 1,950 crore, was formalised in the national capital in the presence of senior officials from both sides.“Strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the decisive role played by its weapon systems during Operation Sindoor.Greeting the DRDO on its 68th Foundation Day, the Defence Minister said, “The weapon systems developed by DRDO played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, which serves as a testament to the professionalism and commitment of the organisation towards safeguarding national interests.”I…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday celebrated its 68th Raising Day with the armed forces and several dignitaries extending greetings to the nation’s missile and technology powerhouse.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in hailing DRDO scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national duty.Taking to X, the Defence Minister said, “On DRDO Day, I extend my heartfelt gre…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) On the occasion of the 68th Foundation Day of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national duty.DRDO is marking its 68th Foundation Day on Thursday. The organisation was established on this day in 1958 to strengthen India and make the country self-reliant in the fields o…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Indian Army has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi, to work jointly on the development of software and artificial intelligence-based solutions for defence-related applications.The collaboration aligns with the Centre’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and is aimed at strengthening indigenous innovation in defence technology, a Defence Ministry statement said.Under the agreement, students and …