India successfully tests UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile in Andhra Pradesh

July 25, 2025 12:51 PM

India successfully tests UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile in Andhra Pradesh

In a boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted flight trials of the UAV-Launched Precision-Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. In a post on X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the achievement, “In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, DRDO has successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missi...

CDS Anil Chauhan urges push for indigenous counter-drone systems

July 16, 2025 12:57 PM

CDS Anil Chauhan urges push for indigenous counter-drone systems

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underlined the importance of developing indigenous counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to strengthen India’s security and reduce reliance on foreign technologies. Speaking at an event at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, General Chauhan said that depending on imported systems limits preparedness, production scalability, and critical spare parts availability. “Operation Sindoor has shown us why indigenously developed counter-UAS system...