FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - Caught on Camera

India will lead world in science and technology by 2047, says former DRDO Chairman

Former DRDO Chairman G. Satheesh Reddy envisions India as a global S&T leader by 2047, emphasising indigenous development.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

DRDO, Mahindra Defence showcase advanced Wheeled Armoured Platform

Defence Research and Development Organisation and Mahindra Defence have together developed the advanced version of the Wheeled Armoured Platform and showcased it at the Defence Expo being held in Pune from February 24 to 26. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2024

Digital flight control computer for Tejas Mk1A flown successfully

In a significant development towards the Tejas Mk1A programme, the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated into prototype LSP7 and successfully flown on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 20, 2024

T.N.’s well-established industrial sector is excellent, we are going to focus on State, says DRDO chief

DRDO to focus on Tamil Nadu's well-established industrial sector, offering test & simulation centres & consultancy.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

The Rafale-M deal is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement; the scorpene submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under which Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai manufactured six submarines in India.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Exercise Astrashakti: Indian Akash air defence missile system destroys 4 targets simultaneously

India demonstrated the firepower of its indigenous Akash missile system, engaging four targets simultaneously at 30 km range.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

India is self-reliant in defence sector: Satheesh Reddy

India has progressed from importing defence materials to self-reliance in the sector, exporting equipment to other countries. Under PM Modi's 'Make In India' initiative, 18,000 defence-related industries, 500 educational institutes, and research centres have been established. DRDO has partnered with 15 higher educational institutions for DIA-CoE. Encouraging the youth to…

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Silkyara tunnel collapse: 6-inch-wide pipe reaches trapped labourers; rescuers say now will go with 'full force'

A six-inch pipe has been laid at the Silkyara tunnel through which nutritious food and medicines could be supplied to the 41 labourers, trapped for over a week after parts of the under-construction structure collapsed following a landslide. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2023

Finding sustainable fuel sources a top priority, says Murmu

President Murmu urges finding non-fossil sustainable resources to replace traditional fuels to reduce carbon footprint. Union Minister Dr. Singh highlights India's aerospace achievements, such as Gaganyaan mission, Chandrayaan-3, and Aditya L1. DRDO and AeSI to collaborate to realise advanced capabilities for self-reliance.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

MoD issues guidelines to set up 822 selfie points to ‘showcase good works done/being done’ by the Ministry

Suggested points for the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) headed by the Chief of Defence Staff is 300 points of which Army is 100, Navy and Air Force 75 each, and Military Engineer Services (MES) – 50.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023