Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Throttle Up: India’s High-Stakes Quest for a Jet Engine

Developing an indigenous aeroengine remains one of India’s most challenging yet critical technological ambitions. For decades, India has sought to master the complex technology of jet engines for military aircraft, a capability that underpins...

Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund Managed by IDBI Capital Announces Successful Exit from Deep-Tech Defence Innovation Companies

Mumbai: IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited (ICMS) that manages the Maharashtra Defence and Aerospace Venture Fund (MDAVF), a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) focused on supporting innovative companies in the defence...

INS Vikrant Successfully Completes Intensive Operational Validation Phase, Demonstrated Full Combat Capabilities of its CBG

New Delhi: Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant has successfully completed a high-tempo operational validation phase in the Arabian Sea, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's drive for enhanced maritime power and combat readiness. During...

DRDO Achieves Significant Milestone in Scramjet Engine Development

New Delhi: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in the field of Hypersonic Weapon Technology. DRDL conducted long-duration Active...

AeroDef 2025: Uniting Aerospace and Defence Manufacturers for Growth and Sustainability

indian aerospace and defence sector is on the cusp of remarkable growth, propelled by a strategic focus on indigenous manufacturing. This transformation is opening-up significant opportunities for private sector firms and MSMEs, particularly in...

GRSE Commences Construction of State-of-the-Art Acoustic Research Ship for NPOL, DRDO

Kolkata: It was a red-letter day for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, when it commenced construction of an Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) being built for the Naval Physical...

Laser Weapons: India’s Leap into Future Warfighting Capabilities

DRDO’s Technological Breakthrough: India has achieved a significant milestone in its directed energy weapons programme, successfully demonstrating a 30KW laser weapon MK-II(A) using six 5 KW beams. This high-powered laser, developed under the Sahastra...

Stealth Shootout: F-35, Su-57 or AMCA?

Ever since Donald Trump dangled the prospect of two squadrons of F-35s for India, and especially after the stunning aerial ballet of the F-35 and Su-57 at Aero India this past February, the Indian...

A New Fighter Plane for the IAF

The IAF currently has 31 fighter squadrons instead of its authorised 42. This gap creates real challenges when choosing a new fighter plane for India’s mixed air fleet and to increase its numerical strength....

Apollo Micro Systems Receives New Orders Worth Rs 75.20 Crore from DRDO

New Delhi: Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL), a Hyderabad-based defence and aerospace company, has announced fresh orders worth ₹75.20 crore, marking another milestone in its growth trajectory. According to an official filing on April 15,...

China’s Rising Defence Budget: Implications for India

China’s defence expenditure has been on a consistent upward trajectory, reflecting its strategic ambitions and growing geopolitical assertiveness. In 2025, China announced a 7.2 per cent increase in its defence budget, bringing it to...

GRSE Secures Order for Two Coastal Research Vessels from Geological Survey of India

Kolkata: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), has received the Letter of Award for the construction of two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) from the Geological Survey of India (GSI). The Letter of Award, received on...

Kaveri 2.0 Program: Overcoming Constraints to Power India’s Future Aircraft

India's progress toward self-reliance in military aviation engine technology has been significantly enhanced by the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) and its advanced iteration, Kaveri 2.0 (K9/K10 engines). The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) is...
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