New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes visit to Indonesia, several outcomes are expected across the defence, strategic infrastructure and critical minerals sectors, as both countries focus on deepening cooperation in a range of key areas including defence and strategic segments. Among the significant developments anticipated during the visit is India’s support for the development of Indonesia-specific Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking what sources described …
Latest DRDO News & Updates
Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) UGRAM 7.62×51 mm battle rifle, developed jointly by Hyderabad-based startup Dvipa Defence with ARDE, has completed key Army and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) trials. Developed jointly by Dvipa and DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), the UGRAM rifle is now under procurement by several Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).The rife was designed and built in just 100 days, billed as one of the fastest indigenous weapon development programmes in the…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Interest in the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile — a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya — has expanded beyond Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia to reported enquiries from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Thailand, Brazil and Chile.India is stepping up arms exports across Asia and talks with the United Arab Emirates are under way for sales of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and, if concluded, would mark the missile’s first entry into …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Emphasising that “Indian challenges require Indian solutions”, Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance is a “core requirement” of national security and future warfare. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Gen Dwivedi said that in times of crises, the country should rely on its own systems. He mentioned that indigenous systems have performed well and are becoming central to the national security framework.W…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability, and timely execution of strategic R&D projects in the defence sector.The DFP-2026 aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels within the Department of Defence R&D. The revised framework addresses several critical requirements, including dedicated financial provisions for trial ca…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has accomplished several achievements across the field of security and ‘Atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in the month of June, filling every citizen with immense pride. Addressing the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “The first half of 2026 is about to end. In these six months, we have discussed many achievements of the countrymen. In June, too, India accomplished a few achie…
Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate for the indigenous ‘Netra’ Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system that has been developed through close collaboration among the Indian Air Force (IAF), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Ministry of Defence said. The system has been indigenously developed through close collaboration among the IAF, DRDO, and associated industries to significantly enha…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Bharat Dynamics has won an order worth Rs 1,347.71 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the manufacture of military hardware, including helicopter-mounted missile launchers, the defence PSU informed the stock exchanges on Wednesday.The order includes Helina Launchers and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) worth Rs 1,109.37 crore and Counter Measures Dispensing System LRUs valued at Rs 238.34 crore.The contract will be executed in 24 to 60 months, Bharat Dynamic…
Hyderabad, June 22 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Monday and requested cooperation for the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO, and hangar facilities, alongside the Indian Air Force airport and the Civil Aviation terminal building at Adilabad.Highlighting that Adilabad is an ideal location for world-renowned airlines to set up their hangars, particularly in light of recent developments in the Middle East, Revanth Reddy requ…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a range of advanced strategic capabilities, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and a new anti-ship missile, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence programme and strategic capabilities.According to a Ministry of Defence press release, the DRDO successfully carried out tests showcasing the nation’s next-generation defence technologi…