New Delhi: In a major milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability against a moving target. The test was conducted on January 11, 2026, at the KK Ranges in…
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Think Tank Studies Operations at IAF Hindon
In a significant step towards strengthening civil–military engagement and strategic research collaboration, a delegation of scholars from leading Indian think tanks visited Air Force Station Hindon on January 10, 2026. The visit was organised as part of an outreach initiative by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to enhance understanding of…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Duration Scramjet Engine
Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of its full-scale actively cooled scramjet engine on January 9, 2026. The test, carried out at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility, achieved a remarkable…
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Aeronautics 2047 Seminar Begins, Focus on India’s Future Air Power
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Saturday inaugurated its two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’ at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards shaping India’s long-term aerospace and defence vision. The event brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, defence research, industry, and…
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DRDO Marks 68th Foundation Day, ₹1.30 Lakh Crore Defence Boost
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th Foundation Day on January 1, 2026, with a historic milestone that significantly strengthens India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. During the celebrations, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore has been…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
India marked a significant milestone in its indigenous defence capabilities on December 29, 2025, as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The test, carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrated…
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Raksha Mantri Reviews DMSRDE Innovations in Kanpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a DRDO laboratory in Kanpur, on November 30, 2025. The visit included an overview of cutting-edge research in defence materials and ongoing innovations at the lab. Focus on Defence Materials and Technologies During the…