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

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

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM), a hypersonic glide weapon that reached speeds of Mach 10, or approximately 12,144 kilometers per hour. This advancement positions India among a select group of nations possessing advanced

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This technological advancement is a major step in India’s efforts toward self-reliance in aerospace defense and will significantly improve pilot safety during

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has embarked on an innovative project to enhance the Indian Navy’s precision strike capabilities by developing Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Combat Swarm Drones. These lightweight drones are designed for deployment from the Navy’s Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, aiming to revolutionize naval

On February 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted successful flight trials of a pioneering Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. This test showcased the missile’s capability to engage ship targets when launched from an Indian Naval Seaking helicopter. Successful

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has advanced its proposal for the indigenous construction of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), with plans to seek approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the coming months. This initiative is a significant component of India’s strategy to enhance its maritime defense capabilities amid

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully completing a 120-second ground test of an advanced active-cooled scramjet combustor. This milestone is a major step toward India’s capability in developing next-generation hypersonic missiles, known for their unmatched speed and precision. Advancing Hypersonic

The Indian Army is set to finalize contracts worth ₹10,200 crore for acquiring indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems and their ammunition. This initiative aims to strengthen the Army’s artillery capabilities while reducing dependence on foreign imports. The contracts include two major components. The first, valued at ₹5,700 crore, focuses on