Nirbhay cruise missile system hit by technical snag
A fresh test of India's indigenous technology cruise missile (ITCM) system 'failed', on 28 October, after its engine reportedly developed snags. The system, a...
Agni-P missile moves towards induction after user trials
With the test trials and development stage of the medium-range nuclear Agni-P missile completed after October 21 test-firing, the latest generation weapon has moved...
Rolls Royce in talks with DRDO for AMCA engine
On 7 October, a team from DRDO met with the UK-based Rolls Royce to discuss the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Engine.
Under this joint...
Cutting Edge Technologies for the Future Battlefield
Several emerging technologies are expected to have a significant impact on the battlefield of the future. Some of these include:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine...
2.5K Defence Patents Filed Since 2018
The work towards indigenisation and innovation into the defence manufacturing is bearing results with the number of patent applications filed particularly in areas of...
Very Short Range AD System Missiles Tested
The DRDO, on 27 September, conducted two successful test flights of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles capable of neutralising low altitude...
Three Unmanned Weaponised Boats Tested
Ahead of Defense Expo 2022, DRDO tested three remotely unmanned, weaponised boats in Pune. On 6 October, the three remote-controlled armed boats were tested...
Laser Threat Detection System for AFVs
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a new advanced laser threat detection system for armoured fighting vehicles meant to enhance the...
Defence R&D to be opened to private sector
In the next meeting of Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the Narendra Modi government is slated to approve amendments in the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)...
Enhanced range Pinaka rockets pass user trials by Army
In a milestone for the private sector, the Army has conducted successful user trials for indigenously developed and manufactured rockets that will progressively replace...