Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Current Affairs, GK & News
Akash Prime: New version of Akash missile flight-tested
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has tested a new version of Akash Missile called ‘Akash Prime’ on September 27, 2021. Highlights It was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) of Chandipur, Odisha, Missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicking an enemy aircraft during its maiden flight test after improvements. Akash Prime missile ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Akash Prime Missile • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • New version of Akash missile • Surface to Air Missile
Defence Ministry places 7500-Cr order for 118 tanks
Ministry of Defence has placed an order of worth Rs 7,523 crore in order to procure 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun for the Indian Army. Key Points Defence ministry placed this order with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai to supply the 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks. Arjun tank has been designed and developed by Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Arjun Tank • Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • MBT Mk-1A Arjun Tank
India-US tie up for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
India and the United States had signed a Project Agreement for the ‘Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’ in the end of July 2021. Key Points Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV) will be launched under the ambit of Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI). The PA was signed on July 30 in between the Ministry of Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) • India - United States relations
Indian Navy signs contract with BEL to supply Anti-Drone System
The Indian Navy signed a contract with the Bharat Limited (BEL) for the supply of the first indigenous comprehensive Naval Anti Drone System (NADS). Key Facts The NADS comprises of both ‘hard kill’ and ‘soft kill’ capabilities. Contract was signed in the presence of representatives from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and senior Naval ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Bharat Limited (BEL) • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Indian Navy • Naval Anti Drone System (NADS).
India showcased Indigenous Fighter Aircraft at ‘ARMY- 2021’ in Moscow
India pitched its indigenously built fighter aircrafts at the International Military-Technical Forum ‘ARMY-2021’ in Moscow. Highlights DRDO from India’s pavilion will display advanced defence technologies and along with Indian Defence Industries like Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Ordnance Factories. Aircrafts like Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, LCA Tejas and Arjun Main Battle ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: ARMY 2021 • Defence exports • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • DRDO • Fighter aircrafts • International Military-Technical Forum