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January 10, 2026 8:43 AM

DRDO successfully tests long-duration scramjet engine, boosting hypersonic missile programme

India marked a major advance in hypersonic weapons development as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of an actively cooled, full-scale scramjet engine. The test, held at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility of the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, achieved a runtime of over 12 minutes. The achievement builds on a sub-scale long-duration test conducted on April 25, 2025, and is see...

January 1, 2026 4:53 PM

DRDO weapons played decisive role during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that weapon systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the organisation’s professionalism and commitment to safeguarding India’s national interests. Addressing scientists and officials during his visit to the DRDO headquarters in New Delhi on the occasion of the organisation’s 68th Foundation Day, the Defence Minister said DRDO-developed equipmen...

January 1, 2026 12:04 PM

Rajnath Singh extends greetings on DRDO Day, highlights role in strategic autonomy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to scientists, personnel and their families on the occasion of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) Day. In a post on X, Singh said, "On DRDO Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all DRDO India scientists, personnel and their families. Their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and sense of national duty are vital to strengthening India’s defence preparedness and advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence." ...

December 29, 2025 9:58 PM

DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of 120 Km strike range Pinaka rockets

The maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) was successfully conducted on Monday at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. Notably, the maiden trial of the 120-km-range rocket was carried out on the same day the project received clearance for induction into the Indian Army by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which met earlier in the afternoon. During the test, the rocket was fired to its maximum range of 120 km and successfully executed all pla...

December 28, 2025 4:48 PM

National Test House, DRDO lab sign MoU on research and testing

The National Test House (NTH), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a DRDO laboratory, to strengthen collaboration in research, testing, and training. The MoU aims to promote collaborative research and testing activities, sharing of laboratory and instrumentation facilities, exchange of scientific and technical expertise, and capacity building through semina...

December 22, 2025 2:57 PM

MoU Signed Between DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University to enhance defense R&D and training

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in research, education, training and technology support for defence and internal security. The MoU was signed by Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Production Coordination and Services Interaction) Dr Chandrika Kaushik on behalf of DRDO and Vice Chancellor of RRU Prof (Dr) Bimal N Patel, in the presence of Defence...

November 17, 2025 8:48 PM

Days after Delhi blast, Army Chief warns Pakistan: “Talks and terror cannot go together”

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday reiterated that India will not engage in dialogue with Pakistan in the presence of terrorism, stating that “blood and water cannot flow together” and warning that any misadventure will be met with a decisive response. Speaking at the Curtain Raiser of Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, General Dwivedi referred to Pakistan’s alleged sponsorship of terrorism and the recent car blast attack in Delhi. “Whe...

November 15, 2025 1:31 PM

DRDO develops next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) for mine countermeasure operations. Developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, the MP-AUVs are equipped with advanced sensors and autonomous capabilities to detect and classify mine-like objects in real time. The system integrates multiple AUVs with Side Scan Sonar and underwater cameras as primary...

October 30, 2025 12:12 PM

DRDO transfers technology for eight defence products to industry partners at SAMANVAY 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) covering eight advanced defence products to industry partners during the inaugural session of SAMANVAY 2025, a two-day industry synergy meet organised by the Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster of DRDO in Bengaluru. The technologies transferred include the D-29 Electronic Warfare Suite, NATSAT-Handheld and NATSAT-Mini Terminals, Sarang Ele...

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...