MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Stresses Translating Research into Solutions to Address Emerging Defence Challenges at VISV-2026

October 31, 2026 12:27 AM

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Stresses Translating Research into Solutions to Address Emerging Defence Challenges at VISV-2026

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday emphasised the importance of translating research and technological advancements into effective solutions to address emerging defence challenges, highlighting the role of a self-reliant defence ecosystem in achieving Viksit Bharat. He inaugurated “VISV-2026: Vision, Innovation, Synergy, Values”, organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), at Manekshaw Centre, New...

DRDO showcases indigenous semiconductor technologies, leads session on next-generation chips at ESTIC 2026

October 30, 2026 5:52 PM

DRDO showcases indigenous semiconductor technologies, leads session on next-generation chips at ESTIC 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) led a thematic session on ‘Semiconductors & Next-Generation Chips’ and showcased its advanced indigenous technologies at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from October 27 to 29. The conclave, themed ‘Creative Minds, Catalysing Science, Empowering Society’, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and jointly organised by 12 ministries/departments u...

Approval Process for National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur Nears Completion: Rajnath Singh

October 14, 2026 10:38 PM

Approval Process for National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur Nears Completion: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the proposal to establish a National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, has made significant progress, with the approval process nearing completion. The proposed hub aims to fast-track indigenisation and innovation to give India a combat edge. Speaking at the launch of IIT Kanpur’s ‘Greater Than Us’ fundraising campaign in New Delhi, the Defence Minister emphasised that strengthe...

DRDO conducts maiden live jump of indigenous Advanced High-Altitude Parachute in Ladakh

October 6, 2026 9:41 PM

DRDO conducts maiden live jump of indigenous Advanced High-Altitude Parachute in Ladakh

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted the maiden live jump of the indigenously developed Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at Nyoma (Mudh DZ) in Ladakh, demonstrating its operational capability in challenging high-altitude terrain. The jump was executed from an altitude of 16,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL), with the parachute deployed at 15,500 feet. The landing was carried out at Nyoma (Mudh DZ), located at an altitude of 13,700 feet, the Ministry o...

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform

October 6, 2026 9:31 PM

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the flight trial of an indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS), with the experimental flight reaching 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and maintaining an altitude of 20 km for more than 30 minutes before being brought down and successfully recovered. The flight performance was monitored in real time at the Ground Control Station, where video and vehicle-parameter data were received throughout the t...

Inaugural India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee Meeting Held in Delhi

August 28, 2026 11:52 PM

Inaugural India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee Meeting Held in Delhi

The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on August 28. Both countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks, defence industry, and Research & Development (R&D). “The first meeting of the JDC marked an important step towards operationalising the objectives outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defen...

Rajnath Singh approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian defence industry

August 25, 2026 5:00 PM

Rajnath Singh approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian defence industry

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology (ToT) for all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian defence industries for indigenous production, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's defence manufacturing capabilities. The initiative is being seen as a significant step towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in defence, as it will enable eligible domestic companies to manufacture DRDO-developed miss...

India successfully test-fires Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

August 6, 2026 11:27 PM

India successfully test-fires Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

India on Thursday successfully test-fired the Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another milestone in the country's strategic missile capability. According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Strategic Forces Co...

India develops first indigenous 350kg thrust Expendable Turbo Jet Engine

July 24, 2026 12:31 PM

India develops first indigenous 350kg thrust Expendable Turbo Jet Engine

India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous aerospace propulsion technology with the successful development of its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), was successfully realised and delivered by Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering on July 22. GTRE had selected Azad Engineering as its industry partner for the manufacturing and assem...

DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with 60-km minimum range

July 8, 2026 9:20 PM

DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with 60-km minimum range

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully conducted the flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, validating the system's performance at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. According to the Ministry of Defence, the rocket successfully executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres and struck the designated target with "textbook precision", following the predicted trajectory. The f...