India on Thursday successfully conducted the test-firing of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another important milestone in the country’s strategic defence preparedness. The launch, carried out on February 6, 2026, validated all operational and technical parameters of the…
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Republic Day 2026: DRDO to Showcase Hypersonic & Naval Tech
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to highlight India’s growing self-reliance in defence technologies during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path and Bharat Parv 2026. During the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, DRDO will present some of its most advanced indigenous systems…
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Parliamentary Defence Panel Reviews DRDO’s NSTL Capabilities
Visakhapatnam: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence conducted an on-the-spot study visit to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a key DRDO facility in Visakhapatnam, to review India’s progress in underwater warfare and maritime technologies. The visit, held on January 20, 2026, was led by the Committee’s Chairman, Shri…
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DRDO Achieves Milestone with MPATGM Top Attack Test
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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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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NTH, DRDO Sign MoU to Boost Research, Testing Collaboration
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s research, testing and quality assurance ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The collaboration aims…
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DRDO–RRU Pact to Strengthen Defence, Security
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 December 2025 to promote collaboration in research, education, training, and technology support for defence and internal security. The MoU was inked by Dr Chandrika Kaushik, DG of DRDO, and Prof…