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Burglars targeted a DRDO residential complex in north Delhi, stealing jewellery, cash, and valuables worth lakhs from a woman scientist’s flat. Police registered a case, inspected CCTV footage, and suspect prior reconnaissance. No arrests have been made yet
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India successfully test-launched the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the launch validated all operational and technical parameters under the Strategic Forces Command.
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DRDO successfully completed trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Developed entirely within India’s defence ecosystem, the missile system is now considered ready for immediate serial mass production.
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DRDO has successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at its test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
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India successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology under Mission Divyastra. Developed by DRDO, the missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads, placing India among a select group of nations possessing advanced MIRV capabilities.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Technology Day by recalling India’s 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests and praising scientists’ contributions to national progress. He highlighted technology’s role in building a self-reliant India through innovation, research, defence advancements and scientific excellence
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India achieved a major breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology after Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor for over 1,200 seconds in Hyderabad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed it as crucial for India’s hypersonic cruise missile programme
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India successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) off Odisha. Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force, the system converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons, boosting India’s low-cost indigenous defence capabilities
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Rajnath Singh hailed Operation Sindoor as a decisive, tech-driven strike showcasing India’s military strength, citing use of advanced systems like Akash and BrahMos. He stressed adaptability, surprise tactics, and stronger defence R&D during a symposium in Prayagraj
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Defence Research and Development Organisation unveiled advanced tracked and wheeled armoured platforms with indigenous turrets and missile capability. Developed with industry partners, the systems enhance mobility, firepower, and protection, boosting India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing
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DRDO showcased advanced indigenous counter-drone technologies at the ‘Samrakshak’ exhibition in Hyderabad. The event brought together defence labs, officials and industry partners to discuss futuristic threat solutions and highlighted efforts towards developing next-generation warfare systems.
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India signed ₹975 crore contracts to procure TRAWL assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks, boosting minefield breaching capability. The DRDO-developed system enhances battlefield mobility and supports indigenous defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative
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The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has appointed Dr G Satheesh Reddy, former DRDO Chairman and leading defence scientist, as honorary advisor (R&D). His role will focus on advancing multidisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and innovation aligned with national priorities.
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Seven individuals from Telangana have been named for the Padma Shri awards this year, recognising contributions in science, medicine, engineering, research, and the arts.
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DRDO has successfully flight-tested the indigenous third-generation Fire-and-Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top-attack capability, marking a key milestone towards its induction into the Indian Army and strengthening India’s defence self-reliance
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The Telangana High Court has stayed the Hyderabad Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal’s order that quashed the appointment of Dr Jaiteerth R. Joshi as Director General of BrahMos Aerospace. The High Court has now suspended CAT’s directions pending further hearing.
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DRDO has successfully completed user evaluation trials of the next-generation Akash missile system, paving the way for its induction into the armed forces. The Akash-NG demonstrated precision against diverse aerial threats, including high-speed, low-altitude and long-range high-altitude targets.
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ISRO has successfully completed qualification tests of drogue parachutes for its Gaganyaan mission at TBRL’s RTRS facility in Chandigarh. The tests validate a critical deceleration system required for safe re-entry and human spaceflight
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The DRDO successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh. Conducted in collaboration with ADA and HAL, the test marks a significant step in India’s pursuit of indigenous defence technology and aircrew safety systems.
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Dr M Raghavendra Rao, a distinguished scientist with extensive experience in missile propulsion technologies, has been appointed Director of the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad. ASL plays a pivotal role in India’s missile development programmes.
