Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a major technology-transfer initiative under which Indian defence companies will be permitted to manufacture conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The decision is aimed at expanding domestic production capacity, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and giving Indian industry a larger role in the...
India has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen its air defence capabilities with the first test of the indigenously developed Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system. The system, designed to detect and intercept a range of aerial threats at distances extending up to 350 kilometres, successfully completed its maiden flight test on Thursday....
India has achieved a significant breakthrough in its defence preparedness after successfully conducting three ballistic missile defence (BMD) interceptor tests within a span of two days. The accomplishment marks a major advancement in the country’s indigenous missile defence architecture and reinforces its position among a select group of nations possessing sophisticated missile interception capabilities. The...
Balasore, Odisha: India achieved a major milestone with the successful test of the Agni-Prime missile on Wednesday night at the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Officials confirmed that the test successfully met all objectives and was unique as it was carried out from a specially designed...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in India’s ambitious human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan, by successfully completing its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01). The test, conducted on August 24, demonstrated the end-to-end functionality of the parachute-based deceleration system, which plays a critical role in ensuring the safe landing of the...
India achieved another milestone in its defence capabilities as it successfully test-fired the Agni 5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on August 20. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the missile launch met all operational and technical parameters, ensuring its effectiveness and reliability. The test was conducted under the...
A 30-year-old man suspected of spying for Pakistan was arrested in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, marking the fourth such case in the region. The accused, identified as Jivan Khan from the Sankada area, was detained by Military Intelligence (MI) after he tried to enter the Army station on Tuesday, August 19. According to officials, Khan had previously...