DRDO officials and project teams monitored the launch from the test site, marking the flight test as a complete success and setting the stage for further evaluations and operational integration. Read More
DRDO Azad Engineering Expendable 350 KG Thrust Class Turbo Jet Engine: In a landmark achievement for India’s defense and aerospace sector, the nation has successfully developed its very first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of the 350 kg thrust class. Designed meticulously by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)—a premier lab under the Defence Research... Read More
The success of the RudraM-II is being hailed as a textbook example of multi-agency synergy within India’s defense ecosystem. The missile was indigenously developed under the stewardship of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a premier Hyderabad-based DRDO laboratory. Read More
DRDO-NSTL’s Large Cavitation Tunnel: On April 3, 2026, the Defence Minister laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) at the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The facility, a premium laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is set to significantly enhance India’s naval research and... Read More
DRDO Transfers Advanced Materials Technologies to Industry Partners: Hyderabad, 04 September 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred three cutting-edge materials technologies to industry partners. The transfer took place at the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad on August 30, 2025. The event was graced by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, who handed over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents to the respective industry representatives. Read More
Pixxel Bags iDEX Grant to Develop Hyperspectral and Mid-Wave Infrared Payloads: Bengaluru – Pixxel, a pioneering Bengaluru-based space technology firm renowned for developing the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation, has announced a significant stride in its collaboration with the Indian defence ecosystem. The company has formally signed a second agreement with the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, securing a crucial SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart) Grant. Read More
DRDO Transfers Latest Defence Tech to Industry Partners: Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra – In a significant move to bolster India's defence industrial ecosystem, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred technologies for nine advanced systems to ten different industries. The licensing agreements were formally handed over during an event held at the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahilyanagar on June 7, 2025. Read More
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Approves 5th Generation AMCA Fighter for Indian Air Force: NEW DELHI – In a move poised to fundamentally transform India's aerial combat capabilities and bolster its strategic autonomy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today officially approved the "execution model" for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. This landmark decision greenlights the indigenous development of India's first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, signaling a robust commitment to self-reliance in advanced defense technology. Read More
DRDO Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC): DELHI – In a significant stride for India’s strategic technological advancement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House in Delhi. The state-of-the-art facility, unveiled by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, is... Read More
DRDO Tests Cooled Scramjet Combustor for Hypersonic Missiles: This sustained operation over nearly 17 minutes is a critical validation milestone, demonstrating the robustness and efficiency of the combustor design under prolonged high-stress conditions. It paves the way for integrating the technology into full-scale engines capable of powering future hypersonic cruise missiles. Read More
