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Defence lab sending 3 tonnes food to Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 00:41

The Defence Food Research Laboratory here is sending Monday three tonnes of pre-cooked food for the rain and flood-hit people in Uttarakhand, an official said Sunday.

India to have shield from missiles of 5,000 km range

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:07

India`s missile defence system is set to get a boost as it is developing capability to intercept enemy missiles fired from a distance of up to 5,000 km.

India develops robotic soldiers to replace humans

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 09:51

With futuristic warfare in mind, India is working to develop robotic soldiers as part of efforts to boost unmanned fighting capabilities, joining a select group of countries in this endeavour.

Will try to achieve self-reliance in weapon systems: DRDO chief

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 19:17

DRDO Chief Avinash Chander on Saturday said he would work towards achieving 75 per cent self-reliance in terms of weapon systems for the country.

Avinash Chander appointed DRDO chief

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 00:14

Avinash Chander, chief architect of India`s long-range missile programmes including Agni, was on Friday appointed DRDO chief and Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister.

Perform or perish: Antony tells DRDO

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 21:41

Reflecting frustration over long delays of strategic projects AK Antony came down hard on DRDO, saying there is a "limit to time slippages".

DRDO Chief gets prestigious Aryabhatta award

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 23:15

DRDO Chief VK Saraswat today received the prestigious Aryabhatta award by the Astronautical Society of India for his lifetime contributions to missiles and aerospace technologies.

India`s missile test-firing range faces erosion

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 17:46

Changing sand patterns around India`s lone missile test-firing range at Wheeler Island off Odisha coast is causing serious concern for DRDO.

INS Arihant nuke reactor to be activated in 2-3 weeks: DRDO

Last Updated: Sunday, May 5, 2013, 00:10

Moving towards completing its nuclear triad, India will activate the atomic reactor on-board the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant in the "next two to three weeks" paving way for its operational deployment by the Navy soon.

Fire at DRDO complex, no loss of life reported

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 08:28

A fire broke out in an underground magazine store of the DRDO at Chandipur, about 15 km from here this morning, triggering a string of explosions.

CCS asks DRDO to accelerate military projects

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 21:37

The Government on Thursday asked the premier research agency DRDO to accelerate the work on its major military development programmes.

Don`t extend Tejas deadline, Antony tells DRDO

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 11:00

Defence Minister AK Antony has asked the DRDO not to extend the date of final operational clearance of indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft beyond 2014.