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The Indian Air Force has accelerated efforts to develop indigenous loitering munitions tailored for Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) missions, following their proven effectiveness in the brief May 2025 conflict with Pakistan, known as Operation Sindoor.This push comes after the successful deployment of Israeli-made HAROP systems, which neutralised key Pakistani air defence assets of
India stands on the cusp of a major defence procurement from Israel, encompassing SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs alongside potential acquisitions of Rampage, Air LORA, and Ice Breaker missiles for the Indian Air Force (IAF).The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has greenlit an $8.7 billion package that includes air-to-air missiles, loitering munitions, radars,
A Zee news report states that the developmental firing trials of the indigenous ramjet shells were recently successfully carried out at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in the state of Rajasthan.India stands on the brink of a transformative leap in artillery capabilities with the development of 155 mm ramjet-powered shells, positioning the Indian Army as the first in the world to deploy such
Russia has renewed its offer to supply India with the S-350 Vityaz air defence system, positioning it as a vital complement to the existing S-400 Triumph batteries.This proposal includes full technology transfer, enabling local production and maintenance of components, which aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.Recent high-level discussions between the two nations
Defence Minister. Rajnath Singh, visited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters in New Delhi to mark its 68th anniversary. He highlighted the pivotal role that DRDO’s weapon systems played during Operation Sindoor, describing them as a testament to the organisation’s professionalism and dedication to national security.Operation Sindoor, conducted in the early hours
The Indian Army stands on the cusp of a ground breaking milestone in artillery technology, poised to become the world’s first military force to deploy ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery shells.This ambitious endeavour underscores India’s ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance initiative, spearheaded in collaboration with IIT-Madras. The innovation promises to extend the range of existing shells by 30-50
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful salvo user trials of the Pralay tactical short-range ballistic missile off the Odisha coast.Conducted on 31 December 2025 at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, the trials involved two cannisterised missiles launched in quick succession from the same launcher around 10:
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked a pivotal
achievement on 31 December 2025, with the successful salvo launch of two
Pralay missiles from a single platform off the Odisha coast. This user
evaluation trial underscored the missile’s precision, reliability, and
operational readiness, reinforcing India’s strides in indigenous weaponry.
The test
The Central Administrative Tribunal’s Hyderabad bench has ordered the removal of Dr Jaiteerth R Joshi (in pic) from his position as Director General and Chief Executive Officer of BrahMos Aerospace, following a challenge by senior DRDO scientist Dr Sivasubramaniam Nambi Naidu.This ruling, pronounced on 29 December 2025 after being reserved on 6 November 2025, quashed Joshi’s appointment order
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone on 31 December 2025 by successfully conducting a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha.This flight test, performed at approximately 10:30 hrs as part of user evaluation trials, saw both missiles adhere precisely to their intended trajectories,