Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) Current Affairs, GK & News
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. The VSHORADS is a man portable air defence system (MANPADS) designed and developed by DRDO ..
Month: current affairs - september, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Air defence missile systems • Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) • Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • DRDO • Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)
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 been designed for enhancing anti-submarine warfare capability far beyond the conventional range of torpedo. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • Enhanced Pinaka Rocket System • Pinaka Rocket System • Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo System (SMART)
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 Start-up category. On the occasion, ‘Dare to Dream 3.0’ was also launched to promote innovators ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Dare to Dream 2.0 • Dare to Dream 3.0 • Dare to Dream Contest • Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • Young Scientists awards
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 ductility, higher strength, fracture toughness and fatigue which make them beneficial for various aircraft structural ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) • Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) • Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • DRDO • high strength titanium alloy • Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al
DRDO conducts Flight Test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the successful flight test of the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on March 5, 2021. The flight test was conducted from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The air launch scenario was also simulated during the flight test using the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • Missile Tests • Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet • Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Propelled Missile
DRDO successfully test fires Akash-NG missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the surface-to-air Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile off the Odisha coast. The missile can intercept the aerial threats. The missile has been launched in order to boost the Indian Air Force (IAF) defence system. Akash-NG Akash-NG is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system. It has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Akash-NG Missile • Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • Indian Air Force (IAF) • Indian Air Force (IAF) defence system • Passive Electronically Scanned Array (PESA)