Defence Research & Development Organisation

Another BrahMos milestone –achieves supersonic manoeuvrability

22 Mar 2010

The vastly successful BrahMos supersonic cruise missile programme crossed another milestone achieving manoeuvrability at supersonic speeds – a complex technical task.

Snags force DRDO to postpone BMD test

15 Mar 2010

Now DRDO eyes 5,000 km, Agni-V

08 Feb 2010

With the Agni-III intermediate range ballistic missile recording three successful test flights in a row, DRDO scientists are now aiming for a larger goal – putting the 5,000 km Agni-V missile on the test-bed.

India readies to test China-specific Agni-III

02 Feb 2010

IAF orders another 750 Akash SAMs for Rs4,271.65 crore

02 Feb 2010

In a ringing endorsement for indigenously developed defence systems, the Indian Air Force has ordered an additional 750 Akash medium-range, surface-to-air missiles at a cost of Rs4,271.65 crore.

Astra BVRAAM missile test firing successful

11 Jan 2010

India successfully tested its prestigious ‘Astra’ BVR air-to-air missile today bringing it a step closer to operational induction. Another test is scheduled for later in the day.

DRDO lines up Agni-II and Agni-III tests for January 2010

21 Dec 2009

Tejas LCA to be powered by indigenous Kaveri engine

28 Nov 2009

India to develop unmanned combat aerial vehicle: DRDO

26 Nov 2009

Night launch of the Agni-II to be attempted

23 Nov 2009

IAF conducts captive flight trials of indigenous Astra BVR air-to-air missile

02 Nov 2009

Missile man, Dr VK Saraswat, to head DRDO

28 Aug 2009

Eminent missile scientist Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat will be the new head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Anti-tank Nag missile undergoes another successful round of tests

05 Aug 2009

3rd-gen Nag anti-tank missile completes successful user trials

08 Jul 2009

Indian Army takes delivery of first indigenously-built NBC Recce Vehicle

04 Jul 2009

India tests ‘Swordfish’ radar with successful missile defence test

06 Mar 2009

In a third successful test of its ambitious missile defence programme, DRDO scientists have intercepted incoming ballistic "enemy" missile at an altitude of 75 km.  The test also validated long-range capabilities of its indigenously developed Swordfish radar.

AeroIndia 2009: After Tejas, medium combat aircraft on DRDO anvil

14 Feb 2009

AeroIndia 2009: International conference on UAVs in April

11 Feb 2009

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) will hold an International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (ICAUV 2009), a two-day residential conference in Bengaluru on 3-4 April 2009, to mark its Golden Jubilee.

Recession helps DRDO retain talent

04 Feb 2009

AeroIndia 2009: LCA Tejas to be inducted with international engines

04 Feb 2009

India's indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas programme will meet its December 2010 force induction deadline with imported engines even as the Kaveri engine programme is upgraded to meet future fighter aircraft programme requirements.

AeroIndia 2009: International seminar carving a niche for itself

By Akhila Thyli Hemanth | 04 Feb 2009

At a press conference on Tuesday DRDO chief M Natarajan highlighted the importance of the international seminar which precedes the AeroIndia 2009 air show and said the event had carved out a niche for itself on the international circuit

AeroIndia 2009: International seminar an important benchmark, says K Tamilmani

02 Feb 2009

In an exclusive with domain-b, K Tamilmani, chairman, organising committee of the international seminar, highlights the significance of the international seminar, which he says has become an important benchmark for the international aeronautical industry.

AeroIndia 2009: Overwhelming response for seminar, says Gp Capt SV Ashok

31 Jan 2009

In an exclusive with domain-b, Group Captain SV Ashok (retd), secretary, and the indefatigable organiser of the AeroIndia 2009 international seminar, highlights the work involved in organising such a prestigious show. View video

India gears up for next round of Ballistic Missile Defence tests

24 Jan 2009

India will conduct another round of Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) tests next month, which will also include testing the indigenously developed "Swordfish" long-range tracking radar.

Tejas LCA crosses impressive milestone – logs 1,002 flights

23 Jan 2009

India's prestigious Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme logged an impressive milestone completing 1002 flights on Thursday.