Defence Research and Development Organisation News Monitoring

Rajnath Singh calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry

NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and domestic defence industry should explore new ways for enhancing synergy to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. Addressing the DRDO Industry …

Need synergy between DRDO and defence industry: Rajnath Singh

By Express News Service HYDERABAD: The IMS Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and domestic defence industry should explore new ways for enhancing synergy to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on …

DRDO unveils slew of incentives to lure private industries

  In an effort to get a bigger role for Indian industry in defence production, the DRDO has come up with a slew of policies that include zero fee for transfer of technology (ToT), free access to over 450 patents, open test facilities, upfront funding up to …

‘DRDO taking steps to attain self-sufficiency’

India's Balakot-proven eye-in-the-sky fleet to get a boost with new platforms

IAF's Phalcon AWACS. India is acquiring two Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft to fit it with DRDO's 'Netra' system. (Representational image)Creative Commons India is speeding up the acquisition of more aircraft to expand its fleet of airborne …

After Balakot show, government to have more desi eyes in the sky

NEW DELHI: Impressed with the performance of home-developed early warning aircraft during the Balakot air strikes earlier this year, the government is set to speed up the indigenous programme with the acquisition of two larger platforms that will give …

Confident of doubling range of the Astra, will be the most lethal air to air missile: DRDO Chief

In this second part of an interview with ET’s Manu Pubby, DRDO Chief G Sateesh Reddy describes the indigenous ASTRA missile as ready for induction and detailed how all components for the Ballistic Missile Defence system are now ready. Two new missile …

India offers Singapore facility for testing, launching missiles in Chandipur

NEW DELHI:India has offered Singapore to use its Chandipur Integrated Test Range for launching and testing missiles and rockets. India has already opened its military training facilities, such as air force and artillery firing ranges, to the Singapore …

Night test of nuke capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile goes successful

Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: India successfully conducted twin tests of nuclear capable surface-to-surface short range ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a defence test facility off Odisha coast on Wednesday. This is for the first time that a ballistic …

India, Singapore sign letters of intent for use of Chandipur test range

India and Singapore on Wednesday exchanged a Letter of Intent that could pave the way for the city-state to conduct live firing of missiles like the Spyder air defence system at the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. This was agreed during the …

In 5 years, we aim to be self-reliant in missiles, radars and armaments: DRDO chief

We will offer technologies to private sector for early realisation of products and to support R&D works The private industry is vital for self-reliance, says DRDO chief G Sateesh Reddy while inviting companies as development and production partners. In …

Nuclear capable Prithvi-2 missile successfully testfired at night

BALASORE: India successfully testfired on Wednesday night its indigenously developed nuclear capable surface-to-surface Prithvi-2 missile as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range off Odisha coast, an official of the ITR said. "Two Prithvi …

India test fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile

Bhubaneswar, Nov 20 (IANS) India test-fired indigenously developed surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II off Odisha coast on Wednesday evening. The Strategic Forces Command of Indian Army test fired the missile from launch pad-III …

View: India must tap private sector for closing tech gap with global military powers

BY G MOHAN KUMAR The appointment of a chief of defence staff (CDS) in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is bound to energise decision-making as defence planning will get rationalised through an objective evaluation of demands put forth by the services for …

Task Force to help IITs, IISC work for defence

New Delhi: The government has set up a national task force to help bring in the country’s premier technical and scientific institutes to work on ‘futuristic defence technologies’ and address defence and security requirements of the country indigenously. …

Space entrepreneurs hope to go where few have gone

Driven by the huge opportunity for growth, many Indian Space Research Organisation employees are leaving the comfort of a paycheck and launching their own ventures or getting involved in mentoring other start-ups, says T E Narasimhan. IMAGE: India's …

India's rapid-fire nuclear missile tests: What's the message, who's the target?

An Agni-II missile on display. The missile was tested for night flight for first time in user trials.Wikimedia Commons A slew of Indian nuclear-capable missile tests has triggered speculation about the geostrategic message that the country is sending its …

IIT Roorkee working with ISRO, DRDO for cutting edge space, defence tech

NOIDA: IIT Roorkee is working with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to design and develop cutting edge technology for space and defence projects, officials said. Researchers at the …

First night trial of Agni II missile conducted successfully

‘Agni-II’, an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has already been inducted into the armed forces. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/File) India on Saturday conducted successfully the first night trial of ‘Agni-II’, its versatile surface-to-surface …

Massachusetts US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Now Appeals to A Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Massachusetts to ...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS , USA, November 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "Our top priority is seeing to it that a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Massachusetts receives the very …

Delaware US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Now Offers A Navy Veteran or Person with Lung Cancer Because of Asbestos ...

WILMINGTON , DELAWARE , USA, November 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Delaware US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "Most people with lung cancer in Delaware are probably not aware that if they had significant exposure to asbestos …

Tennessee Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Offers a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Tennessee Direct Access to Attorney ...

NASHVILLE , TENNESSEE , USA, November 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tennessee Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are appealing to a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma anywhere in Tennessee or their family members to call us anytime at …

Visit of Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean to the Kingdom of Morocco, 20-23 ...

Download logo Senior Minister (SM) and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean is on a working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco from 20 to 23 November 2019. SM Teo called on Prime Minister Saad-Eddine El Othmani on 21 November 2019 in …

Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners

Download logo The U.S. Africa Command director of logistics met with senior African logisticians and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Djibouti, Kenya, and Ghana, Nov. 16-21. “The African continent is massive and the tyranny of distance is a real …

Axios Investigations Firm (AIF), OFF-ROAD OUTREACH (ORO), Kraken-Skulls and Woobie Official helping Homeless Veterans

Axios Investigations Firm (AIF) & OFF-ROAD OUTREACH (ORO) to help provide Kraken-Skulls Hygiene Kits and Woobie Official Hoodies to the Homeless Veterans. FORT BRAGG - FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire. …

Colorado US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Now Urges a Navy Veteran or Person in Colorado with Lung Cancer Because ...

DENVER, COLORADO, USA, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colorado US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocates top priority is seeing to it that a Navy Veteran or person with asbestos exposure lung cancer receives the best possible financial …

Mississippi Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Appeals to a US Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Mississippi to Get Serious ...

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, USA, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mississippi Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran with confirmed mesothelioma in Mississippi or their family members to call us anytime at 800- …

The UK’s New TommyWorks Initiative to Be Presented on at the Upcoming Future Soldier Technology Conference

Future Soldier Technology will convene in London 9th-11th March 2020 and will feature presentations highlighting the UK’s new soldier modernisation initiative. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Future Soldier …

Just 2 Weeks to go Until Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2019

Leading airlift operators and manufacturers to present at Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference in Lisbon, Portugal in two weeks’ time. LISBON, PORTUGAL, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi’s 20th Annual Military Airlift …

Land-based Military Radar Global Market Projection Is Expected To Grow With A CAGR Of 3% In Forecast Period 2019-2024

The Military Radar Market is segmented by Application (Ground-based Radars, Naval Radars, Airborne Radars, Space-based Radars) and Geography. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Land-based Military Radar market - …

Military Jammer Market 2019: Global Trends, Market Share, Industry Size, Growth, Opportunities, Forecast to 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies PUNE, INDIA, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Overview Military jammers radiate …

International Speakers Announced for Defence Aviation Safety Conference 2020

A variety of exciting international presentations have been announced for the Defence Aviation Safety conference, which will convene in London next April. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the only event solely …

Central African Republic: Council agrees on a future Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission to support ...

Download logo The Council adopted a crisis management concept for a new civilian CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA). The mission will support the reform of the internal security forces to enable the CAR authorities to mitigate …

G5 efforts to combat instability in the Sahel

Download logo We share the concerns set out today by our briefers - and I’m grateful to the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso for his briefing - and set out in the Secretary-General’s report about the continued deterioration of the security situation across …

Agenda Released for SMi’s 3rd Annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference in London

SMi Reports: Registration has officially opened for the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference in London, in April 2020 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The potential of Robotic and Autonomous Systems …

Blue Sky Network Receives First FAA Certification for GADSS Compliant Distress Tracking Solution for Commercial Airlines

The HawkEye ADT provides airline operation centers full compliance with ICAO-GADSS autonomous distress tracking requirements. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Sky Network, an Iridium Satellite …

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) 2019 Global Industry Overview, Share, Trend, Segmentation and Forecast to 2025

New Market Study, "Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market 2019 Global Market Demand, Opportunities, Growth Drivers, Challenges, Strategies and Forecasts 2025" PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, November 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unmanned …

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Navy Veteran Anywhere in Alabama with Mesothelioma to Call for Direct ...

MONTGOMERY , ALABAMA, USA, November 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Alabama or their family members to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for direct access to …

Connecticut US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Has Endorsed the Law Firm of Karst von Oiste to Assist a Navy Veteran ...

NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT , USA, November 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Connecticut US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate has endorsed the law firm of Karst von Oiste to assist a Navy Veteran or person with asbestos exposure lung cancer to get …