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

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...

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

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...

DRDO develops next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles for mine detection

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Rajnath Singh hails indigenous parachute system a “remarkable milestone” for India’s defence

October 16, 2025 1:30 PM

Rajnath Singh hails indigenous parachute system a “remarkable milestone” for India’s defence

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for developing the indigenously designed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), calling it a “remarkable milestone towards self-reliance. In a post on X, the Defence Minister said, “Proud moment for the nation! The indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) by @DRDO. India has achieved a combat free-fall jump from 32,000 ft. A remarkable milestone towards se...

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

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...

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

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...

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher

September 25, 2025 11:04 AM

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher

India on Thursday successfully conducted a test launch of the intermediate-range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system. The launch was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). Congratulating DRDO and SFC, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on X: "India has carried out the successful launch of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail-Based Mobile Launcher system. This next...