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DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation)

DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation) DRDO is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, while equipping our armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services. DRDO's pursuit of self-reliance and successful indigenous de

Agni 5 Missile

Agni 5 Missile A successful launch of the Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was carried out on October 27, 2021, at approximately 1950 hrs from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy. The successful test of Agni-5 is in line with India’s stated policy to have ‘credible minimum deterrence’ that underpins t

ANTI TANK GUIDED MISSILE (ATGM)

ANTI TANK GUIDED MISSILE (ATGM) Recently, the Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun successfully test-fired locally manufactured Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully tested laser-guided anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) that were built indigenously. About ATGM The main purpose of ATGMs is to strike and obliterate strongly fortified military vehicles. The missiles may be fired and transported by a single so

Brahmos Missile

Brahmos Missile Three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers have had their employment terminated by the Ministry of Defense as a result of the unintentional launch of a BrahMos missile that landed in Pakistan. About Early in 1980s, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam established the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, which went on to create a variety of guided missiles with a wide range of capabilities and ranges, including the Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash, and Nag. Early in the

Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system

Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System Six flight tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system were successfully completed by the Indian Army and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Image Source - Hindustan Times Major Points Because QRSAM is a canister-based system, it is kept in and used from compartments that have been specifically created for that purpose. The internal environment of the canister is regulated, maki

Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO )conducted two successful test flight of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile from a ground-based portable launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. Both flight tests have completely met the mission objectives. What is VSHORADS? Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is a Man-po

Agni-V ballistic Missile

Agni-V ballistic Missile The nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile Agni-V was successfully tested by India. Characteristics of the ballistic missile Agni-V A sophisticated surface-to-surface ballistic missile with clever construction was created as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). The missile's three-stage solid-fuel engine allows it to travel up to 5,000 kilometres and strike targets with extreme precision. Agni-5 has a range of

Prithvi-II Missile

Prithvi-II Missile From a test range off the coast of Odisha, India recently conducted a successful test launch of the tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II. Regarding the Prithvi-II Missile: The Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile short-range ballistic missile has a striking range of 350 kilometers, which is outstanding. It has light propulsion twin engines and can transport warheads weighing between 500 and 1,000 kg. It was incorporated into the arsenal of the Indian arm

Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles

Russia has recently signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and allow production of the Igla under licence in India. The Igla-S is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) that can be fired by an individual or crew to bring down an enemy aircraft with a range of upto 6km. It is also known as the Igla-Super and SA-24 Grinch India is the world’s largest arms importer and Russia remains its largest supplier (45%) with Fra

Agni Missiles

Recently, training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was carried out successfully from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. It is a family of medium to long-range surface-to-air ballistic missile. Design and development – Defence Research and Development organisation (DRDO) Umbrella program – Integrated Guided Missile Program (IGMP) Operated by – Strategic Forces Command (SFC), a key tri-services formation t

Electron rocket

Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket from its launch site on the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand recently. The Electron is a two-stage, partially reusable rocket designed to launch small satellites into low Earth orbit. It is the world's most frequently launched small rocket.

Astra Missile- Indian Missile development

The Minister of State for Defence recently flagged off the indigenously developed Astra Missiles for supply to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Bharat Dynamics in Hyderabad. Astra Missile Astra is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft. It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The miss

Tomahawk Missile

It is a US-made long-range cruise missile used for deep-land attack warfare.It can be launched from a ship or submarine and deliver its warhead precisely to a target at a long range. It flies at low altitudes to strike fixed targets, such as communication and air-defense sites, in high-risk environments where manned aircraft may be vulnerable to surface-to-air missiles. Features: It is designed to fly at subsonic speed while maintaining a low