Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): News
France's Safran, DRDO to make India's first jet engine
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and French firm Safran S.A. are set to jointly develop a 120 Kilo Newton (KN) jet engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight tests of multi-layered air defense
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight tests of its Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS).
DRDO guest house manager arrested for leaking information to Pakistan
Mahendra Prasad, the manager of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Guest House at Chandan Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has been arrested on charges of espionage.
India on track to meet ₹50,000cr defense export target
Samir V Kamat, the Chairman of the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has expressed confidence that India will meet its defense export target of ₹50,000 crore by 2028-29.
Air Force, Navy place major BrahMos orders after 'Operation Sindoor'
In the wake of Operation Sindoor's success, India is set to place large orders for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
India successfully test-fires drone-launched precision-guided missile in Kurnool
India has successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision-guided missile at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
DRDO test-fires drone-launched missile, boosting India's indigenous defense manufacturing
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3.
India, Australia sign major defense deal to enhance undersea monitoring
India and Australia have signed a major defense agreement to strengthen their undersea surveillance capabilities.
India's new Agni-5 missile to carry 7,500kg 'bunker-buster' warhead
India is developing a new version of the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile that will be capable of carrying a 7,500kg "bunker-buster" warhead.
Modi government approves India's first 5th-gen fighter jet, AMCA
Indian government has officially approved the development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), its first indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet.
India to unveil hypersonic-missile capable of flying at Mach 5
India is on the verge of a major defense milestone with the upcoming debut of an indigenous hypersonic missile capable of flying at Mach 5.
DRDO is developing a humanoid robot for frontline military missions
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on a humanoid robot for frontline military operations.
'Spy in the sky'-How DRDO's high-altitude balloon surveillance system works
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first test flight of its Stratospheric Airship Platform.
DRDO successfully tests high-altitude airship, boosting India's surveillance capabilities
India has successfully conducted the first-ever flight trials of a stratospheric airship platform.
Adani and DRDO unveil India's first vehicle-mounted counter-drone system
Adani Defense & Aerospace, along with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has unveiled India's first vehicle-mounted counter-drone system at Aero India 2025.
Centre approves ₹10,200cr ammunition deal for Pinaka rocket system
The Indian government has approved a massive ₹10,200 crore deal to procure ammunition for the indigenously developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system.
Modi government announces formation of anti-drone unit to secure borders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the setting up of a full-fledged anti-drone unit to strengthen India's border security.
India has successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile
In a major boost to its military capabilities, India has successfully conducted a flight trial of its first long-range hypersonic missile.
India eyes defense equipment exports worth ₹1L crore by 2035
The Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Samir V Kamat, has projected that India will emerge as a top exporter of defense equipment within the next decade.
Tata to set up 1st overseas defense plant in Morocco
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a Tata Group company, is gearing up to set up its first big defense manufacturing facility outside India, and it's happening in Casablanca, Morocco.
India's indigenous light tank 'Zorawar' completes initial trials
The indigenous light tank 'Zorawar,' has completed its initial internal trials.
Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defense cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to strengthen strategic defense cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the "Make in India" initiative.
India bolsters air defense amid global tensions: Report
In response to escalating global unrest, India has significantly enhanced its air defense capabilities, a report said on Friday.
Modi announces successful testing of Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is celebrating the successful first flight test of the Agni-5 missile.
India seizes Karachi-bound ship with 'nuclear cargo,' Pakistan responds
Indian security agencies have seized a Karachi-bound ship on suspicion that it was carrying a dual-use consignment that could be used for Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue enters 3rd week, vertical drilling makes progress
Rescue efforts for the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi for over two weeks have ramped up, with six different plans being explored to save them.
Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling machine arrives; 1st visuals emerge
A vertical drilling machine on Tuesday reportedly reached the collapsed tunnel—where 41 workers are trapped in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi—from the top.
India begins process to buy 31 predator drones from US
India has reportedly requested the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Reaper or Predator-B drones from the United States (US), with the aim of finalizing the deal within this fiscal year.
Karnataka: DRDO drone crashes during trial run in Chitradurga
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed in agricultural fields in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on Sunday, ANI reported.
India to procure 26 Rafale-M fighters, attack submarines from France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to sign a new defense deal with French President Emmanuel Macron during his France visit on Thursday.
France offers to co-produce fighter jet engines in India
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, the European country has reportedly made an offer to India to co-produce an engine that will power twin-engine advanced multi-role combat aircraft (AMCA) and the twin-engine deck-based fighter (TEDBF) for Indian aircraft carriers.
Pakistan and China pose 'double threat' to India's borders: Rajnath
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday alluded to China and Pakistan as a "double threat" brewing on India's borders, emphasizing that India must focus on advancement in defense technology to fight the dangers effectively.
CBI books defense journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi over espionage charges
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday registered an espionage case against defense journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi under Official Secrets Act (OSA).
Who is Pradeep Kurulkar, DRDO scientist honey-trapped by Pakistan
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday arrested a scientist working for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Pune, reported PTI, quoting officials on Thursday.
IAF successfully test fires extended range version of BrahMos missile
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday confirmed that it successfully test-fired an extended-range version of the BrahMos Air Launched missile in the Bay of Bengal.
3 IAF officers terminated for misfired BrahMos landing in Pakistan
The services of three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers were terminated by the Central government after a Court of Inquiry (CoI) found them "primarily responsible" for the accidental firing of the BrahMos missile on March 9 this year.
DRDO engineer held for leaking information on India's missile program
An engineer with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was arrested on Friday on charges of leaking sensitive information on India's missile development program.
Indian Air Force, Navy partner with DRDO for chaff technology
The Indian Air Force and Navy's defense systems are set to receive a significant boost soon.
DRDO successfully test-fires medium-range surface-to-air missile, destroys target
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) air defense system off the coast of Balasore in Odisha on Sunday.
India flight tests new generation surface-to-air Akash missile
India on Friday successfully flight tested the New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur which is located off the Odisha coast, the DRDO sources said.