Defence Research and Development Organisation

October 28, 2025 4:47 PM

Indian Army signs contract to procure first indigenously designed, manufactured Software Defined Radios

The Indian Army has signed a contract for the procurement of its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDR), developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Equipped with high data rates and Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) capabilities, these advanced SDRs will significantly enhance secure, real-time communication and strengthen the Army's operational readiness in information-intensive, network-cen...

October 16, 2025 8:29 PM

Rajnath Singh leads defence consultative committee visit to DRDO’s ARDE in Pune

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday led the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in Pune. The visit highlighted India’s growing focus on indigenous defence capabilities and emerging technologies. The delegation reviewed a range of advanced systems developed under the Armament & Combat Engineering Systems (ACE) cl...

October 15, 2025 9:31 PM

Indigenous military combat parachute system successfully tested at 32,000 feet altitude

India on Wednesday successfully conducted a high-altitude combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet using the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The test jump, carried out by personnel from the Indian Air Force, marks a significant technological achievement, making the MCPS the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet. The MCPS has b...

October 7, 2025 6:16 PM

DRDO releases Indian Radio Software Architecture Standard 1.0 to boost interoperability in military communications

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri-Services, has formally released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0 - a major milestone toward achieving self-reliance and interoperability in India’s military communication systems. The standard was unveiled on Monday during a National Workshop on IRSA, held at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. IRSA 1.0 is a comprehensive software architecture standard f...

May 27, 2025 1:08 PM

Rajnath Singh approves 5th generation fighter plane programme

In a major push towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on Tuesday. The AMCA clearance marks a critical step towards realising India’s goal of joining an elite club of nations in designing and producing its own fleet of next-generation combat aircraft. The project will be helmed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (D...

April 19, 2024 5:02 PM

India delivers BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines

India has delivered the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of the USD 375 million deal signed between the two countries in 2022. The missiles have been delivered at a time when tensions between Philippines and China have escalated owing to frequent clashes in the South China Sea. Three batteries of the BrahMos missile system would be deployed by the Philippines in the coastal areas to guard against any threat in the region. The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a j...