DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) for eight products to industry partners during the SAMANVAY 2025 event in Bengaluru. The event aims to foster collaboration between DRDO and the industry, particularly MSMEs and start-ups, in line with the
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) held a Curtain Raiser for the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) in Hyderabad. DRDO will lead a session on Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of semiconductors in modern technology and India's goal to be a top semiconductor
Defence
On October 16, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh led the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on a visit to the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune. The committee inspected advanced military technologies and emphasized the importance of self-reliance in defense, urging India to not only
Military Combat Parachute System
The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), developed by DRDO, has successfully completed a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet, making it the only parachute system in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces for high-altitude deployment. The system features enhanced tactical capabilities and reduces dependency on foreign equipment, marking
Swachhotsav 2025
On October 7, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a special cleanliness drive at DRDO Bhawan as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The event included various activities such as geotagging, cleaning drives, lectures, quizzes, and competitions aimed at promoting community responsibility for cleanliness. The Director General
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0 to enhance interoperability in military communication. This comprehensive software specification for Software Defined Radios (SDR) aims to ensure waveform portability and SDR interoperability. The launch marks a significant step towards self-reliance in
Agni-Prime Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully launched the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system on September 24, 2025. This next-generation missile, capable of reaching up to 2000 km, features advanced technology and was launched under full operational conditions. The launch demonstrated the missile&
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) held a conclave at its Defence Technology and Test Centre in Lucknow on September 6, 2025, aimed at enhancing collaboration with MSMEs and start-ups for Defence R&D and production. Over 100 participants discussed key topics such as skill development, funding for
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully transferred three advanced materials technologies to industry partners, enhancing self-reliance in defense systems. The technologies include high-strength Radomes for missile sensors, DMR-1700 steel sheets for defense applications, and DMR 249A HSLA steel plates for naval construction. This initiative marks a significant
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha on August 23, 2025. The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system that includes indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short
DRDO
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two consecutive flight-tests of the Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025, off the coast of Odisha. The tests aimed to validate the missile's range capabilities, achieving precise trajectories and target accuracy. Developed indigenously, the Pralay missile features
DRDO
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the Advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This missile, an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2, features a high-definition dual-channel seeker, day-and-night capability, and three modular warhead options. Developed in