Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO)
Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently signed a significant contract for the realization of two Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System Modules. This breakthrough in submarine technology aims to extend the endurance of conventional ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Varunastra Torpedo
In a significant achievement for the Indian Navy, the Varunastra, an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-submarine heavy-weight torpedo (HWT), has proven its capabilities through a successful test firing on June 6, 2023. Introducing Varunastra: The Indigenously Developed Torpedo The Varunastra torpedo, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
DRDO successfully tests VSHORADS missile
The VSHORADS missile have been successfully tested at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Key facts The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted two successful tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile in Odisha recently. ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India launches Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo System (SMART)
On December 13, 2021 India successfully launched Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo System (SMART) from Abdul Kalam Island, off the Odisha coast. Key Points During the mission, full range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated. SMART system has ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
DRDO Dare to Dream 2.0 & Young Scientists awards
On October 4, 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the winners of ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Highlights Awards were given to 40 winners, including 22 in Individual category and 18 in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
DRDO develops high-strength beta Titanium alloy
A high strength titanium alloy has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This alloy has been developed for applications in aerospace structural forgings. About the Titanium alloy The titanium alloys are unique due to their ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021