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The long-delayed restructuring of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is finally back on track under direct supervision from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). After nearly two years of bureaucratic stagnation, a comprehensive reform plan—originally proposed in late 2023—is now being revived with urgency.The government has set a clear deadline to complete the entire
An illustration of a reactor core (L), earlier this year PM Modi is seen inspecting a nuclear facilityIndia’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is currently developing a 555 MW Molten Salt Breeder Reactor (MSBR), a highly complex next-generation nuclear reactor type known for its advanced technology.The MSBR utilises molten salt as both fuel and coolant, where fissile and fertile materials (
The CLWR-B1’s submarine specific land-based prototype nuclear reactorBhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is developing an advanced 200 MWe nuclear reactor to power the Indian Navy’s next-generation nuclear submarines, notably the larger S-5 class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and future nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).This represents a dramatic leap from the current 83 MWe
Avantel Limited, a defence and aerospace technology company headquartered in Visakhapatnam with a corporate office in Hyderabad, has further strengthened its order book with a significant new contract from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The company has received an amended purchase order worth ₹9.88 crore (inclusive of taxes) for the supply of goods, with a delivery timeline extending
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) finds itself at a crucial crossroads as significant structural changes sweep through India’s space sector.Once the unrivalled heart of satellite and rocket production, ISRO is now witnessing these roles increasingly delegated to other public sector undertakings and burgeoning private companies.Recent policy decisions and industry moves have
TEMA India Ltd. has commissioned India’s first private test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nuclear sector and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative aimed at self-reliance.This cutting-edge facility was designed and built by TEMA India’s nuclear division under a technology transfer agreement from the Bhabha Atomic
PM Modi during the core loading of indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, KalpakkamIndia stands at a critical juncture in its nuclear energy development with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) expected to achieve first criticality by March 2026 and plans to deploy five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033.These developments represent significant milestones in India’s
83 MW pressurised water reactor developed by BARC used in INS Arihant & INS ArighatThe Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is advancing India’s nuclear submarine capabilities by developing a new 190-MW submarine nuclear reactor. This reactor is designed to power both the P-77 nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) and the S-5 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), marking a significant upgrade from
India’s indigenous nuclear attack submarine (SSN) program, under the designation Project-77 (formerly Project-75 Alpha), represents a significant step in advancing the nation’s naval capabilities. Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security, the project aims to design and construct six nuclear-powered attack submarines, with the first two currently under development.The design phase is expected