Tag Archives: DRDO

DRDO Launches Advanced Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi

The DRDO inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, on May 27, 2025, to accelerate indigenous quantum innovation in areas like quantum communication, atomic timekeeping, and quantum sensing.The centre includes state-of-the-art setups for testing lasers, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems, atomic clocks, and magnetometers, playing a critical role in post-quantum cryptography… Read More »

India Successfully Test Fires Naval Anti-Ship Missile

India has successfully carried out the test-firing of a novel Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Seaking helicopter and showcased its precision strike capability. This event marks a crucial milestone in enhancing India’s defense and naval warfare capabilities. Successful Missile Test at… Read More »

Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India

India is making significant progress in its defense exports, with a potential $200 million agreement for supplying its Akash missile system to the Philippines. This deal, anticipated to be finalized within the current fiscal year, underscores India’s expanding role in the global defense market and reinforces its relationship with the Philippines, a country that is… Read More »

DRDO-IIT Hyderabad Unveils Large Area Additive Manufacturing System

India’s defense and aerospace manufacturing sectors are experiencing a significant enhancement with the introduction of a Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) system at the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Hyderabad. This innovative LAAM system, developed through a partnership between IIT Hyderabad, DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), and various industry collaborators, is… Read More »

DRDO’s HIMKAVACH: Advancing Cold Weather Military Apparel

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled the HIMKAVACH multi-layer clothing system, engineered to enhance the operational efficiency of military personnel in extreme cold conditions. This innovative apparel has successfully completed user trials, demonstrating its effectiveness in temperatures ranging from +20°C to -60°C. Design and Features HIMKAVACH is a multi-layered clothing system meticulously… Read More »

Former defence research body chief VS Arunachalam passes away

Former defence research body chief VS Arunachalam passes away: V S Arunachalam, a prominent scientist and instrumental figure in India’s nuclear program, has died at the age of 87. He was well-known for his leadership duties at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), where he helped shape India’s defence capabilities. Daily Current Affairs Quiz:… Read More »

Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over first Radio Frequency to DRDO

Bharat Dynamics Limited hands over first Radio Frequency to DRDO: The Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), has handed over the first Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker of Akash – the Next Generation Weapon System to Defence Research and Development Organization. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Seeker is a critical and technology intensive subsystem used in Surface-to-Air Missiles and Air-to-Air Missiles… Read More »

DRDO organizes Conference on Optimising Human Capital of Armed Forces

DRDO organizes Conference on Optimising Human Capital of Armed Forces: The Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a Delhi-based laboratory DRDO, has organized a four-day International Conference on ‘Optimising Human Capital of Armed Forces: Psychological Perspective’ in Delhi on April 25, 2023. April 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Aim: To deliberate recent advances, emerging trends, and challenges of psychology with respect to… Read More »

DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad

DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence inaugurated at IIT Hyderabad: The inauguration of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) took place at the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad, making it the largest facility of its kind in the country. Dr. Samir V Kamat, Chairman of the DRDO, launched the… Read More »

DRDO organises workshop on ‘Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms’

DRDO organises workshop on ‘Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms’: On March 15, General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, inaugurated a two-day workshop on “Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms” in New Delhi. Who organised the workshop: ‘Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms’: The workshop is being organized by the Defence Institute of Physiology… Read More »