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India successfully conducted the flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle) technology from Odisha, with multiple warheads.

TARA is a modular range extension kit, in simpler terms, a system that can be attached to an existing unguided warhead and transform it into a precision-guided weapon. It is the first glide weapon of its kind to be developed entirely in India, designed and built by the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad alongside other DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners.

The Agni-VI is expected to be an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile with longer range and improved capabilities compared to existing systems in India's Agni series.

On April 29, the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Navy, in a coordinated display of technical prowess, successfully executed the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from a chopper. 

India has approved the procurement of 60 Ghatak stealth combat drones, aimed at countering Chinese air defenses along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). These unmanned aircraft are designed to penetrate heavily defended airspace and carry out precision strikes without putting pilots at risk. The move comes as China fields over 3,000 warplanes, while India continues to face a fighter squadron shortfall. By leveraging stealth and AI-driven targeting, the Ghatak drones are expected to act as force multipliers in a high-threat environment. They will operate as part of a broader network, integrating with systems like the S-400 air defense platform and upcoming indigenous technologies. Planned as four squadrons to be deployed by 2030, Ghatak also marks India’s first homegrown stealth combat platform, signaling a significant shift in its air power strategy.

India is quietly building a next-generation surveillance platform that could transform how it monitors threats along its borders without launching a single satellite.

Indigenously designed and developed to deliver a 150 kg payload, the Air Droppable Container enhances the naval operational logistics capabilities for providing quick response to naval vessels under distress, needing critical stores/equipment, medical assistance, etc., at sea, deployed far from the coast.

Normal drones are mostly operated by humans. However, the attack drones are mostly fire-and-forget weapons, equipped with GPS navigation. 

DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been working on Kaveri upgrades and recently, it showcased the Kaveri’s full afterburner to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 

India successfully test-fired the Agni-3 missile on Friday. The test took place at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.

DRDO successfully demonstrated advanced Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on Tuesday, from Odisha's Chandipur range, validating key subsystems for long-range air-to-air missiles that boost IAF's tactical edge.

DRDO laboratories have also achieved indigenous production of GaN-based monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). This capability is currently possessed by only a limited number of countries worldwide.

In the video, the DRDO test-fired multiple missiles to validate various parameteres as desired by the armed forces. The video is reportedly from December 31, when the test launch was done off the coast of Odisha and was conducted as part of user evaluation trials.

The debut of the Long Range - Anti Ship Missile (LRAShM) missile at the Republic Day parade not only represents a significant technological achievement but also sends a strong strategic message to adversaries in the Indian Ocean Region that India possesses cutting-edge capabilities to safeguard its maritime interests.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with industry partners, successfully flight-tested the third-generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) featuring top-attack capability against a moving target at KK Ranges in Maharashtra. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat lauds DRDO. 

The BM-04 is designed to bridge the operational gap between the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system and the Agni series of ballistic missiles. It will provide India with a precise, high-speed strike option in the 400–1,500 km range, said reports.

Designed to strike targets at distances of up to 8,000 kilometres, the K-6 SLBM is expected to travel at hypersonic speeds of around Mach 7.5, significantly complicating interception by enemy missile defence systems.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the weapon systems developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, which has served as a testament to its commitment towards safeguarding national interests.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists and all stakeholders involved in the project, calling the successful test a major boost to India’s defence preparedness and self-reliance in advanced weapon systems.

The DRDO has successfully completed trials of the Akash-NG missile, which is capable of intercepting high-speed aerial threats at altitudes ranging from 30 metres to 20 kilometres. Equipped with indigenous seekers and dual-pulse motors, this advanced system will soon join the Indian Army and the Air Force.

Following Operation Sindoor, India accelerates fighter jet development. The DRDO has invited private companies and startups to work on advanced quantum avionics technology, which is aimed at detecting hidden enemy targets even in the most challenging conditions.