The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested New Generation Agni Prime Ballistic Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 07, 2023. During the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated, thereby paving the way for induction of the system into the Armed Forces. This was…
Indigenously designed and developed heavy weight torpedo (HWT) Varunastra torpedo was successfully test-fired on June 6,2023 with a live warhead against an undersea target, by the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy recently released an eight-second long video released by the Indian Navy which showed Varunastra torpedo hitting a target. As soon as the torpedo hits…
Issue Date: 1-Jun-2023 Response Date: 30-Jun-2023 Issued By: DRDO Brief Details: The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has issued a Expression of Interest (EoI) for 24X7 Automatic Chemical Agent Detector and Alarm.
A day-long industry interaction and brainstorming session was organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad on May 27, 2023. It was aimed at bringing all defence industries, including MSMEs & start-ups, to one platform for understanding their concerns while increasing awareness on various industry-friendly initiatives and policies of…
It has been reported that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has begun work on new weapon systems like laser beams and high-power microwaves. The organisation is developing and improving various laser-generation techniques using solid state, fibre and chemical lasers for defensive and offensive use. Several DEW projects are underway by DRDO, which range…
Issue Date: 11 Mar 2023 Response Date: 17 Mar 2023 Issued by: DRDO Brief Details: The scope of the work includes the following: 1. System Design and Development: a. Architecting of “Next Generation Sighting Systems” configuration as per Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA). b. Designing and Development of “Next Generation Sighting Systems” as per specifications. 2….
The Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) will soon consider granting AoN (acceptance of necessity) for the armoured fighting vehicle-Indian light tank (AFV-ILT) under Project ‘Zorawar’ at the cost of around Rs 17,500 crore. The proposal is to reserve 59 of the 354 light tanks, each weighing less than 25 tonnes and offering a high power-to-weight ratio as…
India’s premier defence lab Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will be partnering with private sector defence firms to build Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker Systems for the indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR). The selected company is reported to deliver 16 units initially. DRDO will provide the design for the system and it…
Issue Date: 23-Nov-2022 Response Date: 21-Dec-2022 Issued By: Department of Defence Research and Development Brief Details: Expression of Interest is required from reputed Indian Public Limited/Private Limited Companies / Association of companies / Consortium of companies registered as Indian firms having relevant expertise for purpose of being selected as a “development cum Production Partner (DcPP)”…
