Rajnath Singh reviews progress in critical defence technologies
5 years, 9 months ago

Rajnath Singh reviews progress in critical defence technologies

India TV News  

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed the progress of research and development activities in defence technologies at the Defence Research and Development Organisation headquarters here. Appreciating the commitment and dedication of the DRDO scientists, Singh directed them to focus their energies on the flagship programmes of national importance, a Defence Ministry statement said. Singh said that such interactions should be enhanced further to create a greater scientific temper and production base, which would be a driving force for accelerated research and defence manufacturing. He congratulated the DRDO for its singular achievements in strengthening the national defence capabilities and for enabling the nation to join a select club of countries with some of the most advanced defence technologies such as anti-satellite capability, 4.5 generation fighter aircraft, airborne early warning & control system and ballistic missile defence programme, among others.

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Centre aims to boost defence innovation with private sector collaboration
4 days, 21 hours ago

Centre aims to boost defence innovation with private sector collaboration

India Today  

Indigenous defence manufacturer, the Defence Research and Development Organisation, is all set to strengthen defence innovation with the private sector and the establishment of 15 Centres of Excellence. The DRDO has initiated new deep tech and cutting-edge policies under the Technology Development Fund scheme to boost collaboration with the private sector, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth informed the Parliament on Friday. …

100 critical projects, over 6,000 tests: Defence agency's 2025 roadmap
2 months, 3 weeks ago

100 critical projects, over 6,000 tests: Defence agency's 2025 roadmap

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled thethe Defence Research and Development Organisation's goals for 2025, including the completion of 100 critical projects and the execution of over 6,000 tests. He took part in the 67th Foundation Day of the organisation in Delhi and said that it played an important role in bolstering India's indigenous defence capabilities and equipping the defence forces …

IIT Kanpur, DRDO join forces to establish DIA Centre of Excellence, to foster research in next-gen defence technology
9 months, 3 weeks ago

IIT Kanpur, DRDO join forces to establish DIA Centre of Excellence, to foster research in next-gen defence technology

Hindustan Times  

IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, inaugurates DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence IIT Kanpur, DRDO join hands to establish DIA Centre of Excellence in a bid to foster research in next-gen defence technology. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has joined hands with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to establish a DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence …

DRDO hands over nine defence tech projects to IIT-Bhubaneswar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

DRDO hands over nine defence tech projects to IIT-Bhubaneswar

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Nine projects sanctioned from the electronics and communication systems cluster of Defence Research and Development Organisation were handed over to IIT-Bhubaneswar at a collaboration meeting here on Tuesday. Informing about the projects, head of Electrical Science school of IIT-Bhubaneswar SR Samantaray said the collaboration of IIT-Bhubaneswar and DRDO will contribute to the emerging research and development need of defence …

PM Modi doesn't want cost overruns and delays in defence projects
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi doesn't want cost overruns and delays in defence projects

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has exhorted the armed forces, the military-civilian bureaucracy, and the Defence Research and Development Organization to get their act together, erase cost overruns and project delays, and focus on making “Atmanirbhar Bharat” a success in terms of defence manufacturing. The meeting was attended by Dr PK Mishra, principal …

Modi government sets up high power committee to review DRDO
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi government sets up high power committee to review DRDO

Hindustan Times  

Under directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with a view to overhaul the Defence Research and Development Organization, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has set up a nine-member committee of experts under Prof K VijayRaghavan to review and redefine the role of the department and submit a report within three months. The other members of the DRDO review committee are: …

Rajnath releases new DRDO procurement manual to engage private sector
4 years, 5 months ago

Rajnath releases new DRDO procurement manual to engage private sector

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a new version of the procurement manual of the Defence Research and Development Organisation that lists simplified rules for forging partnerships with the private sector for research and development projects. Defence ministry officials have said the new version of the manual has been envisaged to encourage participation of private industry, including …

DRDO sets up 8 tech centres for research on futuristic military applications
4 years, 6 months ago

DRDO sets up 8 tech centres for research on futuristic military applications

India TV News  

India's premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said these centres will also provide support to academia to undertake research on new technologies in niche areas for military …

DRDO Sets up 8 Tech Centres for Research on Futuristic Military Applications
4 years, 6 months ago

DRDO Sets up 8 Tech Centres for Research on Futuristic Military Applications

News 18  

India’s premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said these centres will also provide support to academia to undertake research on new technologies in niche areas for military …

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