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Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO chairman for 2 years
The post of DRDO chief was lying vacant for about the past three months after S Christopher completed his term in May this year.
26 Aug 2018 5:18 AM
Tall talk, zero action on buying guns, warplanes
In this one-man government, Prime Minister Modi is the one who takes all the decisions.
11 Jul 2018 2:47 AM
Father-son duo held for duping exporter
After Narendar approached the crime branch and said that he was duped, the crime branch constituted a team after noting down his complaint.
09 May 2018 6:32 AM
Parliamentary panel slams DRDO over delay in completion of military projects
Parliamentary panel slams DRDO for delay in completion of LCA Tejas and other projects; indicts it for wastage of public funds.
27 Mar 2018 8:18 PM
Arjun waging all-out war to shed weight
The Army said “being heavy tanks, the Arjun MBT has operational restrictions to specific sectors.
26 Feb 2018 4:14 AM
DRDO successfully carries out test flight of Rustom 2 drone
Rustom 2 is being developed on the lines of predator drones of the US to carry out surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles.
25 Feb 2018 6:37 PM
Nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Dhanush’ successfully test-fired
'Dhanush' missile is capable of carrying a payload of 500 kg and hitting both land and sea-based targets.
23 Feb 2018 4:25 PM
India successfully test-fires nuclear capable Agni-1
Weighing around 12 tonnes, the 15-metre-long Agni-I can carry payloads up to 1,000 kg and is capable of hitting a target beyond 700 km.
06 Feb 2018 11:51 AM
Govt mulls to revive missile deal with Israel days after calling it off
General Rawat said the deal was scrapped after DRDO offered to manufacture similar missiles in line with PM's 'Make in India' initiative.
13 Jan 2018 3:32 PM
India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile
The DRDO termed the test a “brilliant” mission and a “success”.
29 Dec 2017 6:28 AM
NMDC to sign MoU with Vietnam firm
According to Masan’s website, the company produces 6,000 tonnes of tungsten a year from Nui Phao mine.
07 Dec 2017 1:34 AM
India test fires subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’
Sources said the entire mission, from lift-off till the final splash down, was a perfect flight achieving all the mission objectives.
08 Nov 2017 1:34 AM
Army to get Rs 40,000 crore new arms for infantry
The Army needs around 7 lakh 7.62x51 mm assault guns to replace its INSAS rifles.
30 Oct 2017 3:28 AM
Narendra Modi inaugurates APJ Abdul Kalam's memorial in Rameswaram
Modi unveiled a statue of Dr Kalam in Ramesawaram on his second death anniversary.
27 Jul 2017 8:05 AM
Arun Jaitley, service chiefs review security scenario
DRDO also gave an update on the various ongoing projects at the annual Unified Commanders’ Conference.
11 Jul 2017 1:42 AM
Quick reaction missile test-fired successfully
Defence minister Arun Jaitley congratulated the DRDO on the successful trial.
04 Jul 2017 1:42 AM
Successful flight test of short-range missile off Odisha coast
The technologies and subsystems incorporated in the missile have performed well, meeting all the mission requirements.
03 Jul 2017 8:43 PM
CBI carries out searches in Rs 500 crore land scam
The vigilance department of the defence ministry had pegged the scam to be of Rs 500 crore.
16 May 2017 3:21 AM
DRDO ex-chief Saraswat is JNU’s new chancellor
Mr Saraswat was conferred the Padma Shri in 1998 and Padma Bhushan in 2013.
13 May 2017 1:44 AM
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