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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 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...

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...

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...

September 7, 2025 12:45 PM

DRDO Conclave in Lucknow highlights MSME role in defence R&D

The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow organised a conclave at its Amausi campus on Saturday to engage with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups for defence research and development as well as production. The event aimed to boost participation in the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor. More than 100 representatives from MSMEs, start-ups and Laghu Udhyog Bharti took part in the discussions, which...

August 24, 2025 11:18 AM

DRDO successfully tests Indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha coast

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast on August 23, 2025, at approximately 12:30 PM. This fully indigenous, multi-layered air defence system demonstrated its capability to counter aerial threats, marking a major step forward in bolstering India’s defence infrastructure. The IADWS integrates three advanced components: Quick Reactio...

July 29, 2025 1:53 PM

DRDO successfully conducts range validation tests of ‘Pralay’ missile system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the range capabilities of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile system 'Pralay' over two consecutive days from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trials were conducted as part of the User Evaluation Trials in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, both minimum and maximum range capabilities of the missile were validated during the flight ...

July 18, 2025 9:29 AM

India achieves successful trial of Akash Prime at high-altitude

India achieved a major milestone on Wednesday by successfully intercepting and destroying two high-speed aerial unmanned targets using the Akash Prime air defence system in the high-altitude region of Ladakh, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System has been specifically customised to operate at altitudes above 4,500 metres. It includes several enhancements, most notably an indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for impro...

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...