Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

In 1945, diplomat and author KM Panikkar foresaw that India’s future lay in the sea. In his book, ‘India and the Indian Ocean,’ he wrote: “While to other countries, the Indian Ocean is only...

The Indian Navy (IN) is undertaking an ambitious modernisation drive fuelled by its expanding area of operations and growing global geopolitical tensions. With advancements in indigenisation proving to be the key factor, the Indian...

India has reportedly paused the acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft due to rising costs driven by US tariffs, global inflation, and supply chain disruptions. This pause may also reflect a...

Hyderabad: Global defence and aviation player Safran is committed to full transfer of engine technology to India for the fifth-generation fighter jets, its Chief Executive Officer, Olivier Andries, said on November 26. India has initiated...

New Delhi: A Technical Agreement has been signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to deepen collaboration in defence research and development.  Secretary Department of Defence R&D...

New Delhi: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) will install 232 explosive trace detectors (ETDs) at more than 60 airports across the country. To this effect, AAI has signed a ₹40-crore contract with Vehant...

New Delhi: India’s next-generation combat aircraft research is moving into an era of unprecedented technological sophistication. Reports indicate that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing two breakthrough technologies—“wing morphing” and “nano...

New Delhi: A new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) have been successfully developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for mine countermeasure...

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is poised to field its first stealth-capable indigenous fighters far ahead of previous projections. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has begun active flight trials of its...

New Delhi: Reports indicate that the DRDO is developing a new version of its Electric Heavyweight Torpedo (EHWT) to counter China's deep-diving submarines, with an 800-metre depth capability, increased range, and enhanced endurance for...

India and Israel today share a deep, multi-dimensional strategic partnership encompassing defence, intelligence, trade, agriculture, innovation, and diplomacy. Yet, this partnership has not emerged overnight. It has evolved slowly, deliberately, and often quietly, influenced...

Bengaluru. QNu Labs announced the launch of India’s first and one of the world’s most extensive Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks. Spanning 500 Kilometres, this cutting-edge network is deployed over existing optical fibre infrastructure...

New Delhi: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) has issued an invitation for industry participation in the design and development of a Jam-Tolerant Geared Rotary Actuator for...