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In September, Goodluck India had entered into a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram (BATL) and Axiscades Technologies for the development of Advance Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

Bharat Electronics top Nifty gainer on Army's likely RFP for QRSAM system, or the Anant Shashtra air defence

It is expected that the tender has sought a formal invitation for proposal, also known as Request for Proposal (RFP) for 5-6 regiments of Anant Shastra (QRSAM) systems has been sought, which could result in an order for BEL if the Army accepts BEL's bid.

Agni-Prime roars from rail: India successfully tests world's first missile launch on moving train | WATCH

The next-generation missile, with a strike range of up to 2,000 km, is equipped with advanced features and was launched from a specially designed rail-based system.

India may greenlight Safran-DRDO fighter jet engine programme, with 100% tech transfer: Report

The decision comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, underscored the importance of building indigenous jet engines

Axiscades rallies over 5 percent after bagging defence orders that are a third of current orderbook

Spread across airborne, naval and radar-based platforms from defence laboratories, the orders involve development and supply of sub-systems for indigenous platforms being developed by DRDOs and other PSUs.

‘PRALAY’ hits with precision: DRDO completes back-to-back missile tests off Odisha coast

These tests were part of user evaluation trials to assess both the missile’s minimum and maximum strike range.

IAF to get next-gen surveillance boost as Rs 20,000-crore Awacs India gets green signal

These systems will be capable of detecting enemy aircraft, ground-based sensors, and other equipment over long distances, while also serving as airborne command and control centres

India's next big shot: Homegrown mobile artillery heads for trial post-Sindoor triumph

The project was sanctioned in 2012, with the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of the DRDO designated as the nodal agency.

Bharat Forge bags L1 status in Army's tender to supply CQB carbines designed by DRDO

The size of the order is not officially known, however, some news reports have pegged it at close to Rs 2,000 crore, potentially making it the biggest single order for carbines since the induction of the INSAS files more than decades ago.

India's answer to Su-30MKI, Rafale: DRDO builds 6th-gen stealth fighter jets for IAF

With China deploying its fifth-generation stealth J-20 fighters near the border and the possibility of Pakistan acquiring similar aircraft, the need for more modern and sophisticated jets has become pressing

DRDO lab transfers technologies of nine systems to 10 industry partners

The technologies transferred to the industry include Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II (Bharat Electronics Limited); Mounted Gun System (Bharat Forge Limited); and Anti-Terrorist Vehicle - Tracked Version (Metaltech Motor Bodies Private Limited).

Atmanirbhar push: India's home-gown artillery ammo to enter trials, focus on cutting imports: Report

The final phase—development-cum-user trials—is scheduled for November. Once completed, these ammunition types will be ready for mass production and induction into Army service.

'Fund Kaveri engine' trends as DRDO says jet engine trials for combat drones underway in Russia

The Kaveri engine is planned to be used for powering the indigenous UCAV project, according to the officials of DRDO

Bharat Electronics eyes multi-crore orders after bolstering India's defence against Pak: Here's what it produces

If it bags the QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile) project this year, then BEL could exceed Rs 50,000 crore in total orders for the fiscal year.

"Opt for T1, not L1, if you want best defence technology," says former DRDO Director General SK Mishra

Speaking at the Powering Bharat Summit on Friday, the former Director General of DRDO explained what he meant by the terms, saying, "T1 means the 'best technology', and 'L1' means the 'lowest price'. If you choose L1 over T1, you won’t get the best missile system."

Story of BrahMos: How APJ Abdul Kalam led the development of India’s first supersonic cruise missile system

In February 12, 1998, former President APJ Abdul Kalam and NV Mikhailov, Russia’s first Deputy Defence Minister, signed an inter-governmental agreement, which led to the formation of BrahMos Aerospace (BA), a joint venture between DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM), with India holding a 50.5 percent stake and Russia 49.5 percent.

Operation Sindoor: 10 points to know about LMS 'kamikaze' drone used for military strike

Developed indigenously through a collaboration between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and private firms such as NewSpace Research and Technologies, LMS drones represent a cost-effective yet lethal alternative to conventional missiles.

India successfully tests scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds in hypersonic technology leap

DRDL conducted long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1000 seconds duration at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility (SCPT) in Hyderabad on April 25, 2025.

India gets first laser-based weapon to shoot down aerial targets, joins select list of countries

India has joined the list of elite countries, including the US, China, and Russia, to possess such advanced laser weapon capabilities.

Matsya 6000: All you need to know about India’s first crewed deep-sea submersible 

The submersible is set to take three Indians into deep sea in 2026

A Game-Changer in Indian Artillery: Cabinet Committee on Security approves acquisition of indigenously designed & developed ATAGS Artillery Gun

The ATAGS is an advanced towed artillery gun system featuring a long 52-calibre barrel, allowing for extended firing ranges of up to 40 km.

India boosts domestic arms industry and looks West to pare back Russia reliance

India has become the world's largest arms importer with purchases steadily rising to account for nearly 10 percent of all imports globally in 2019-23, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said last year

Several DRDO systems in 'final stages' of user evaluation or development trials: Defence Ministry

The DRDO chairman said that several systems have been handed over and Acceptance of Necessity accorded for value of Rs 1.10 lakh crore in 2024, according to the statement

Rajnath Singh says DRDO must explore more startups integration, target 100 projects in a year

Rajnath said DRDO scientists must keep an eye on products and processes being adopted by advanced countries, and develop niche technologies to make DRDO among the strongest R&D organisations in the world.

Mazagon Dock bags Rs 1,990 crore Defence Ministry contract to enhance submarine endurance

The project involves construction of AIP-Plug and its integration, and will enhance the endurance of conventional submarines, contributing towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.