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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman, Samir V. Kamat, has issued a stark call for enhanced investment in defence R&D to prepare for the evolving landscape of future warfare.Speaking at the 40th Air Chief Marshal PC Lal (Retd) Memorial Lecture organised by the Air Force Association, Kamat underscored the urgent need to bolster the nation’s research and development
The Indian Army has placed orders worth over ₹5,000 crore for indigenous drones, following rigorous trials that simulated the challenging conditions of Operation Sindoor, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.These trials recreated battlefield scenarios involving heavy jamming and spoofing, ensuring the selected systems can operate effectively in electronic warfare environments. Emergency
Bangalore-based Vayuvya Defence has unveiled the Garuda MK-1, its ambitious next-generation Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), tailored for the demanding requirements of persistent surveillance, border security, and tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.This indigenous platform emerges at a pivotal moment for India’s self-reliance
The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) represents a pivotal stride towards India’s self-reliance in supercomputing, aligning with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. It was launched in April 2015 with an outlay of ₹4,500 crore.To date, 37 supercomputers boasting a collective computing power of 40 Petaflops have been deployed under the NSM. Remarkably, 34 of these installations have
The battlespace immediately above the treetops and below traditional fighter altitudes—known as the air littoral—has emerged as the most contested and decisive layer in modern warfare. Saturated with drones, loitering munitions, attack helicopters, man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS), and short-range air defence (SHORAD) systems, this altitude band has evolved from a mere tactical seam
India has witnessed a significant milestone in its defence technology landscape with the formal handover of an indigenously developed high-voltage power supply system from Versabyte Data Systems Private Limited to the armed forces.This event unfolded at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, where the company—part of the Sanlayan Group—transferred the critical subsystem in the presence of senior DRDO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a cordial telephone conversation with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking a significant moment in the evolving India-US relationship.The discussion, which took place amid ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, focused on reviewing the robust progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.Both leaders
IIT-Bombay has taken a significant stride in India’s innovation ecosystem by launching the country’s first deep tech venture capital fund linked to an incubator, with a capital base of ₹250 Crores.This pioneering initiative was unveiled by the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT-Bombay, marking a milestone in fostering early-stage deep tech entrepreneurship.The launch
A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has highlighted the substantial financial savings achieved by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its indigenous research efforts over the last five years.According to the report presented in Parliament, DRDO has been able to save an estimated ₹2,64,156 crore as a direct result of its self-reliant
Bhairav Robotics, based in Kakinada and associated with Zen Technologies, is making significant strides in developing the indigenous Vrishabh Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), aimed at serving diverse defence roles.This UGV project reflects a growing emphasis on modern military technology innovations designed to enhance operational versatility while minimising human risk in combat and support