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DRDO Carries Out First Test of Indigenous Integrated Air Defence Weapon System

New Delhi, August 24, 2025 – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the maiden trials of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast on August 23 at around 12:30 PM. The IADWS is a state-of-the-art, multi-layered defensive shield that brings together three indigenous technologies – the Quick […]

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DRDO Successfully Tests Pralay Missile Twice in Two Days, Paving Way for Armed Forces Induction

New Delhi – The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting two consecutive flight-tests of the Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025. The tests were carried out from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast as part of User Evaluation Trials, aimed at […]

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Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth Reviews DRDO’s Missile Programmes at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad

Hyderabad- Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth conducted a two-day visit to the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on July 16 and 17, 2025, to review key strategic programmes of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). During the visit, he assessed the progress and ongoing developments in missile and weapon system programmes […]

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CPI Urges Centre to Retain BATL Under BrahMos Joint Venture

Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 — The Communist Party of India (CPI) has raised concerns over the reported move to separate BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Limited (BATL) from its parent body, BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), urging the Union Government to reconsider the decision. CPI Kerala State Secretary Binoy Viswam, who also heads the BrahMos Employees Union (AITUC), […]

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DRDO Launches Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi to Boost Strategic Capabilities

New Delhi, 27 May 2025 – In a major push to advance India’s self-reliance in next-generation technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, New Delhi. The centre was officially opened on May 27, 2025, by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department […]

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New Twist in Bengaluru Officer Attack Case

Bengaluru : A new development has surfaced in the alleged assault case involving an Indian Air Force couple in Bengaluru, following the release of multiple CCTV videos that appear to show both the officer and the accused engaged in a physical altercation. The footage has led Bengaluru Police to confirm that the incident was not […]

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DRDO, Indian Army Successfully Conduct Four Tests of Medium-Range SAM

New Delhi : In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army on Saturday conducted four successful flight tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM). The tests were carried out from the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast […]

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DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test-Fire Indigenous Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

New Delhi : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The test was carried out from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The test launch, conducted from a land-based vertical launcher, targeted a […]

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Defence Minister Warns of Security Challenges from Hybrid Warfare, Cyber, and Space Threats

New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized that unconventional threats such as hybrid warfare, cyber threats, and space-based obstacles are emerging as significant challenges to the nation’s security apparatus. He noted that the global security landscape has become increasingly complex due to the convergence of internal and external security concerns. Speaking at a […]

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Indian Army Signs Agreement for Procurement of Essential CBRN Defense Equipment

New Delhi, Feb 26 ,2025 : The Indian Army has signed a contract worth ₹80.43 crore with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd for the procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems under the ‘Buy Indian (IDDM)’ category. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance the Army’s preparedness against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and […]

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