DRDO launches high performance computing system `Dhruva-3`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 21:00

India`s high performance computing system `Dhruva-3`, designed for solving mission defence research and development critical applications, was launched here today.

Antony asks DRDO to share research projects with pvt agencies

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 21:10

Against backdrop of delay in providing critical technologies to armed forces, Defence Minister AK Antony asked DRDO to focus on major programmes and give low-end research projects to private sector.

DRDO parachute to drop heavy combat vehicles from IL-76

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 20:00

Enhancing Army Special Forces` capabilities to airdrop combat vehicles and heavy equipment, DRDO has developed system which can drop load upto 16 tonnes from IL-76 transport aircraft using parachutes.

Antony recommends CBI probe into DRDO recruitment scam

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 18:32

Defence Minister A K Antony has recommended a CBI probe into an alleged recruitment scam in DRDO where several senior officers including two of its former chiefs are under the scanner.

Defence minister tells DRDO to complete projects in time

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 00:31

Defence Minister AK Antony asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to complete its projects within the prescribed time-frame.

India has good future in global defence mart: DRDO

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:56

India in the coming years will have great potential in the global arms market, as its manufacturers can offer weapons "in a very cost effective and in a shorter time frame", says Avinash Chander, scientific advisor to the defence minister.

India develops new tactical missile `Pragati`

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 19:08

India has developed a new tactical surface-to-surface missile `Pragati` with a range between 60-170 km and will offer it to friendly countries.

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired in Odisha

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 09:48

India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile with a strike range of 350 km from a test range at Chandipur near here.

Need technology innovation in rural areas: Pranab Mukherjee

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 16:57

President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said technology innovation was needed in rural areas to cater to the majority of Indians who live in villages.

DRDO lab makes chilli spray for self-defence

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 00:38

A defence research laboratory has developed an eco-friendly spray from the world`s hottest chilli for personal protection and self-defence.

India`s DRDO launches explosive detection kit in US

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 11:29

It looks like a little pocket sized cigar box, but it packs a mighty punch in the fight against terrorism.

`Prithvi missiles to be replaced by Prahar`

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 17:07

Seeking to enhance its precision strike capabilities, India is planning to replace its 150 km-range Prithvi ballistic missiles with the newly developed quick reaction Prahar missiles.