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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...

May 15, 2025 2:23 PM

DRDO develops advanced polymeric membrane for desalination of sea water

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a high-pressure nanoporous multi-layered polymeric membrane for seawater desalination. The advanced membrane, designed to withstand harsh saline conditions, has been developed by the Kanpur-based Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under DRDO. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, the indigenous technology has be...

May 8, 2025 12:47 PM

India hosts second MRSAM Eco-system summit to boost indigenous air defence capabilities

The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), organised the second edition of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit at the Manekshaw Centre on Wednesday. The event, according to the Ministry of Defence, focused on strengthening India’s air and missile defence capabilities in alignment with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. The day-long summit bro...

May 8, 2025 4:13 AM

Amritsar blackout resumes in civil defence drill; DPRO urges residents not to panic

As part of a nationwide civil defence drill, the Amritsar district administration has resumed blackout measures to ensure public safety and preparedness, the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) said on Wednesday. "Taking utmost caution, the Amritsar district administration has again initiated the blackout process. Please stay at home, do not panic, and avoid gathering outside your homes; keep all outside lights switched off," the Amritsar DPRO said in a statement. The blackout in Amritsar...

May 4, 2025 8:14 AM

DRDO successfully conducts maiden trial of Stratospheric Airship Platform

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday conducted the maiden flight-trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform at the Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh. The airship, developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, ascended to an altitude of approximately 17 km, carrying an instrumental payload. The flight, which lasted for about 62 minutes, marks a significant step in the development of high-altitude, lighter-than-air platfor...

April 15, 2025 1:54 PM

India’s elite leap: How PM Modi’s vision is propelling India into the global big league

Over the past decade, India has undergone a remarkable transformation that has reshaped its global standing—from being seen as a developing nation with potential to emerging as a formidable powerhouse across sectors like defence, space, and advanced technologies. At the heart of this transformation is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic vision that has placed self-reliance, innovation, and indigenous development at the center of national policy. Through flagship initiatives such as Atm...

March 27, 2025 1:26 PM

DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test indigenous VLSRSAM

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully flight-tested the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on Wednesday at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The missile, launched from a land-based vertical launcher, effectively destroyed a high-speed aerial target at close range and low altitude, demonstrating its agility, precision, an...

March 25, 2025 10:30 AM

India’s defence production surges to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, exports cross Rs. 21,000 crore mark

India’s defence production hit a record Rs. 1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24, marking a 174% rise since 2014-15, driven by the Make in India initiative. Defence exports also saw a significant boost, reaching Rs. 21,083 crore, a 30-fold increase in the last decade, with exports now spanning over 100 countries, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence on Monday. This unprecedented growth has been fuelled by strategic initiatives like iDEX and SAMARTHYA, which are propelling ...

March 5, 2025 1:42 PM

DRDO successfully conducts high-altitude trials of indigenous integrated life support system for LCA Tejas Aircraft

The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), a Bengaluru-based lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft on Tuesday. Congratulating DRDO, IAF, Public Sector Undertakings, and industry partners on this significant achievement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted that...

March 4, 2025 4:06 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference, highlights emerging security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital, emphasizing the evolving nature of security threats and the need for adaptive policies. Speaking at the Seminar on Advanced Technologies for Internal Security, Singh underscored the interconnectedness of internal and external security, stating that both are "two sides of the same coin." He stressed the importance of understanding emerging challenges to shape effect...