Defence Minister Extends Greetings On DRDO Day, Highlights Role In Strategic Autonomy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has extended warm greetings to the scientists, personnel, and families of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on the occasion of its Foundation Day.In a message posted on X, he praised their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence, and profound sense of national duty. These qualities, he noted, play a pivotal role in bolstering India’s

January 1, 2026
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DRDO Weapons Played Decisive Role During Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has credited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with playing a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor. Speaking on the occasion of DRDO’s 68th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi, he highlighted how the organisation’s weapon systems proved decisive during the operation.Singh noted that DRDO-developed equipment performed flawlessly,

January 1, 2026
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Post Validation Tests PARLAY Tactical Ballistic Missile Set For Early Induction Into Armed Forces

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:

January 1, 2026
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Everything You Need to Know About the PRALAY Tactical Quasi-Ballistic Missile, Successfully Tested By DRDO

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

January 1, 2026
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BDL Secures DRDO Contract For Revolutionary Aquatic-Aerial UAV/UUV

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a leading defence public sector undertaking, has secured a significant contract from the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the design and development of an advanced Aquatic-Aerial System.This innovative platform combines the capabilities of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and an

January 1, 2026
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Tribunal Orders Removal of BrahMos CEO Over Lapses After Top Scientist Complains

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

December 31, 2025
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DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch of Two Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missiles As Part of User Evaluation Trials

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,

December 31, 2025
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Centre To Develop ‘Capital Dome’ Multi-Layer Air Defence Shield For New Delhi: UPDATE

The Indian government has announced plans to establish a robust multi-layered air defence system dubbed the "Capital Dome" for the National Capital Region (NCR), particularly Delhi.This initiative follows recent security breaches, including the Pahalgam terror attack and a bomb explosion in the capital, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced aerial protection.Defence officials have confirmed

December 31, 2025
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Indian Navy’s 4th SSBN (S4*) Has An Indigenous Content of Over 80%

The Indian Navy’s fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, codenamed S4*, marks a significant milestone in India’s strategic underwater capabilities, with recent reports confirming its indigenous content exceeds 80 per cent.Launched on 16 October 2024 at the secretive Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, the S4* is currently undergoing fitting-out before sea trials commence,

December 31, 2025
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