indigenous defence
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing in indigenous defence technologies, allocating Rs 29,558.66 crore for R&D projects over the last three years. Key initiatives include the development of the Kaveri Derivative Engine for UAVs, structural reforms to enhance civil-military partnerships, and the establishment of Industry
Raksha Rajya Mantri
On July 16-17, 2025, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad. He reviewed various missile and weapon systems programs at DRDO, including the Astra Mk I & II and Scramjet Engine facilities. He commended DRDO scientists for their contributions to Aatmanirbhar
Carbon Fibre Prosthesis
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled the first Make-in-India advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, named ADIDOC, designed to be cost-effective and accessible for amputees. This prosthesis, tested for loads up to 125 kgs, aims to reduce production costs to under Rs 20,000, significantly
Astra missile
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile equipped with a Radio Frequency Seeker from the Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha on July 11, 2025. The tests involved two
ERASR
User trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were successfully conducted from INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 07, 2025. Developed by DRDO in collaboration with various laboratories, the ERASR is designed for indigenous rocket launchers on Indian Naval Ships. The trials demonstrated successful performance across multiple objectives,
Raksha Rajya Mantri
On June 29, 2025, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur. He praised the lab's advancements in indigenous technologies, including the development of a Level-6 Bullet Proof Jacket and other defense products. The visit included an
quantum communication
India has successfully demonstrated free-space quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement over a distance of more than 1 km, marking a significant advancement in quantum cyber security and paving the way for future quantum networks and the quantum internet. The experiment, conducted by DRDO and IIT Delhi, achieved a secure
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred technologies of nine systems to ten industries, aiming to strengthen India's defence industrial ecosystem. The event, held at the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) in Maharashtra, was attended by key officials including DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat.
DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) in Delhi on May 27, 2025. The centre aims to enhance indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications, featuring advanced experimental setups for quantum research, including laser characterisation, single-photon source evaluation, and quantum key distribution