India already possesses missiles that reach hypersonic speeds, but the recent breakthrough by Defence Research and Development Laboratory marks progress toward a very different and more advanced category of weapons. The development is not about ballistic missiles that briefly touch hypersonic
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said weapons and systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation played a decisive role in the success of Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh said indigenous defence technologies significantly boosted the confidence and operational effectiveness of the armed
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on December 31, 2025. The flight-tests were conducted around 10:30 am as part of user evaluation trials and both missiles met their flight objectives, with tracking sensors […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with a strike range of 120 km, marking a major milestone in India’s rocket artillery capability. The test was carried out on December 29 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, and met all […]
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the first flight trials of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The trial is a key step in India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a nationwide defence initiative announced earlier this month. Multi-Layered Defence Design The IADWS combines three indigenous
India has successfully tested the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3, marking a significant step forward in its defense capabilities. The missile was tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on July 25, 2025. Key Features of the ULPGM-V3 The ULPGM-V3 missile is […]
The Indian government has approved a ₹20,000 crore project to develop six indigenous Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The project will be led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and will significantly boost India’s aerial surveillance and early warning capabilities. The new AWACS platforms will be built by modifying Airbus A321
Turkish media has reacted with alarm after unverified reports surfaced that India “unofficially” offered its indigenously developed long-range land-attack cruise missile (LR‑LACM) to Greece. This dramatic claim comes amid shifting defence tie dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as India deepens military cooperation with Greece—whose maritime dispute
On March 26, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test was carried out using a land-based vertical launcher and was aimed
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully test-fired the Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Odisha on March 12, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities, showcasing the integration of domestically developed advanced weaponry into its fighter aircraft fleet. The Astra















