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India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform

The flight trial was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh.

The airship platform was launched with an instrumental payload to an altitude of around 17 kms.(ANI)

india news

Published on May 04, 2025 10:26 AM IST

PTI |

DRDO ARDE Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Applications underway for 70 vacancies

To apply, candidates will need to register themselves on the official website at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. The official notice is given below.

DRDO ARDE Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Applications are being accepted for 70 apprentice vacancies, Interested candidates can check details about number of posts, eligibility, and more here. (Representative image/File)

education

Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:16 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma

DRDO GTRE Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Registration begins for 150 posts

DRDO GTRE will recruit for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply from April 9 onwards.

education

Updated on Apr 10, 2025 01:09 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

Looking for internship opportunities in DRDO? Here's how you can land in one

Internships help students acquire practical knowledge rather than just being dependent on theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.

Candidates need to understand that they will be permitted only to UNCLASSIFIED areas of DRDO Labs/Establishments and DRDO will in no way be obliged to offer employment to the students on completion of their training. (Reuters)

education

Updated on Feb 19, 2025 08:39 AM IST

ByTisha Jacob, New Delhi

Aero India 2025: DRDO, Adani launches India’s vehicle-mounted counter-drone

Developed in collaboration with DRDO, this state-of-the-art system marks a significant step in enhancing India's defence preparedness against threats.

Bengaluru: An official walks past the stall of Adani Defence and Aerospace during the inauguration of Aero India 2023, at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, Monday,(PTI)

india news

Published on Feb 11, 2025 04:12 PM IST

ANI |

India completes field evaluation trials of indigenous missile Nag Mk 2

Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the successful evaluation of the Nag Mk 2 system

The Nag Mk 2 missile is equipped with infrared technology. (ANI)

india news

Published on Jan 14, 2025 04:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Nag Mark 2 aces field trial: Top 5 insights from India's anti-tank missile

The Nag Missile Carrier version-2 was also field evaluated. With this, the entire weapon system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army

DRDO conducted a successful field evaluation trial of the Nag Mark 2 anti-tank guided missile in the Pokharan firing ranges, in Jaisalmer on Monday.(ANI )

india news

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 04:37 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Cyber defence key for India’s security: DRDO chairman

The DRDO chairman said all future battles would be network-centric and technologies like satellite communication and software-defined radios would play a pivotal role in ensuring a decisive edge

DRDO chairman Samir Kamat on Tuesday addressed students at the IIT Bombay Techfest, an annual science and technology festival. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

India’s new light tank Zorawar carries out maiden firing in mountains

Zorawar has been designed as a 25-tonne class armoured fighting vehicle to meet the requirements of the armed forces for high altitude applications

The user trials could take 12 to 18 months as the performance of the tank will be tested in summer, winter and high altitude before it can go into production (X/DRDO_India)

india news

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 11:13 PM IST

ByRahul Singh

Latest missile launches put spotlight on India’s growing prowess

India is pursuing its ballistic missile defence programme in two phases — the first has been completed and the second is underway

On November 17, India announced that the DRDO successfully tested the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast.(HT_PRINT)

india news

Updated on Nov 29, 2024 12:03 PM IST

ByRahul Singh

India test-fires its first long-range hypersonic missile

India successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile off Odisha, marking a significant advancement in military technology and capabilities.

Flight trial of DRDO's long range hypersonic missile being successfully conducted at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Nov 18, 2024 01:03 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

India successfully test fires long-range hypersonic missile, joins select club

Rajnath Singh called he successful flight test a historic moment which put India in the group of select nations having capabilities of such military techs.

This hypersonic missile can reportedly carry various payloads for ranges over 1500km for all the Services of the Indian Armed Forces.
(X/@rajnathsingh)

india news

Updated on Nov 17, 2024 12:03 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Apply for 200 posts, details here

DRDO will recruit candidates for Apprentice posts. Candidates can check the details here.

The R&D expenditure as a percentage of defence budget should be increased in the coming years so that DRDO can achieve its objectives. (Representative photo)

education

Published on Sep 25, 2024 01:03 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

DRDO invites applications from graduates, diploma holders for apprenticeship

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Eligible candidates can apply for these positions offline (speed post or registered post) by October 7.

education

Published on Sep 01, 2024 01:35 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

India tests second phase of ballistic missile defence system successfully

According to the defence ministry, the test met all its goals, proving the effectiveness of the network-centric warfare weapon system.

DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. (ANI)

india news

Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:45 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Young achiever lured online, shared top-secret data with Pak spies

Agrawal was a part of the core team dealing with handing over 70 to 80 missiles used for the armed forces. He was part of the top-secret projects of BrahMos.

Nishant Agrawal was a senior system engineer with BrahMos Aerospace in Nagpur.(Facebook Photo/ Nishant Aggarwal)

analysis

Published on Jun 06, 2024 07:00 AM IST

ByPradip Kumar Maitra

IIT Kanpur partners with DRDO to launch DIA Centre of Excellence, details here

The latest move comes in line with DIA CoEs set up by DRDO in key academic institutions in across India. Here is how the new facility will play a big role.

IIT Kanpur, DRDO join hands to establish DIA Centre of Excellence in a bid to foster research in next-gen defence technology. (HT file image)

education

Published on May 30, 2024 08:25 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

DRDO performs successful flight test of India's RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) took to X and announced that the flight test met all trial objectives.

India on Wednesday conducted the successful flight test of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from the Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force.(DRDO)

india news

Published on May 29, 2024 10:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Adarsh Kumar Gupta

DRDO chief Samir V Kamat gets one-year extension

Samir V Kamat, who was appointed DRDO chief on August 26, 2022, was granted extension in service for one year from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025

DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat during the 'Indian Defspace Symposium' 2024, at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on April 18 (PTI File)

india news

Published on May 27, 2024 07:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

DRDO develops India's lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat

According to the Ministry of Defence, the bulletproof jacket was successfully tested at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's lightest bullet proof jacket for protection against highest threat level 6 of BIS(X(formerly Twitter)/@DRDO_India)

india news

Published on Apr 24, 2024 12:20 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Murthy assumes charge as DIAT vice-chancellor

Murthy is renowned for his research and development (R&D) in the indigenous design and development of advanced avionics technologies for defence and aerospace applications in India

cities

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Who is Sheena Rani, DRDO expert behind Agni-5 missile test?

Missile specialist Sheena Rani led a team from the DRDO responsible for India's maiden flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology.

Following the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, Sheena Rani transitioned to DRDO through a lateral entry in 1999. Since then, she has been actively involved in the Agni missile series.(Source: X)

india news

Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:12 AM IST

ByLingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

What is MIRV technology used in Agni-5 missile test launch

The Agni 5 missile launch was carried out under Mission Divyastra.

DRDO conducted the first successful flight test of an indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle ( MIRV) technology, on Monday.(ANI)

india news

Updated on Mar 12, 2024 02:06 AM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Evening briefing: China protests PM Modi's recent Arunachal visit; more news

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

China on Monday said it lodged a diplomatic protest with India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh last week(REUTERS)

india news

Published on Mar 11, 2024 06:25 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Mission Divyastra: India test-fires Agni-5 missile, PM Modi lauds DRDO

India has now joined the select group of nations who have MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry) capability.

Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, PM Narendra Modi said. (File photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 11, 2024 09:24 PM IST

ByShishir Gupta

Artillery, high-tech air assault weaponry on display at Maharashtra’s first defence expo

The first day of maiden defence expo organised by the Maharashtra government had an impressive display of cutting-edge military weapons

Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 'Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Moshi. The first day of maiden defence expo organised by the Maharashtra government had an impressive display of cutting-edge military weapons. (HT)

cities

Updated on Feb 25, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Apply for 90 Apprentice posts

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Applications invited for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices at ASL Hyderabad

DRDO Recruitment 2024: 90 vacancies for Apprenticeship Training at ASL Hyderabad

education

Updated on Feb 22, 2024 01:59 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

₹4.94 lakh crore DRDO-developed weapon systems in Indian defence forces, says DRDO chief

Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday said that nearly ₹4.94 lakh crores worth of DRDO-developed products have either been inducted or have received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

cities

Published on Jan 25, 2024 03:32 PM IST

ANI |

DRDO Recruitment 2023: Apply for 32 Apprenticeship post at DIBER

DRDO invites applications for apprenticeships at DIBER Haldwani and Pithoragarh.

DRDO Recruitment 2023: 32 vacancies available

education

Published on Dec 17, 2023 08:20 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

IIT Roorkee kicks off 2nd ‘International Meeting on Energy Storage Devices 2023’

The event revolves around bringing diverse energy storage technologies onto a common platform and exploring recent trends and future research directions.

2nd ‘International Meeting on Energy Storage Devices 2023’ at IIT Roorkee

education

Published on Dec 08, 2023 10:18 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

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The flight trial was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh.

To apply, candidates will need to register themselves on the official website at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. The official notice is given below.

DRDO GTRE will recruit for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply from April 9 onwards.

Internships help students acquire practical knowledge rather than just being dependent on theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.

Developed in collaboration with DRDO, this state-of-the-art system marks a significant step in enhancing India's defence preparedness against threats.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the successful evaluation of the Nag Mk 2 system

The Nag Missile Carrier version-2 was also field evaluated. With this, the entire weapon system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army

The DRDO chairman said all future battles would be network-centric and technologies like satellite communication and software-defined radios would play a pivotal role in ensuring a decisive edge

Zorawar has been designed as a 25-tonne class armoured fighting vehicle to meet the requirements of the armed forces for high altitude applications

India is pursuing its ballistic missile defence programme in two phases — the first has been completed and the second is underway

India successfully test-fired its first long-range hypersonic missile off Odisha, marking a significant advancement in military technology and capabilities.

Rajnath Singh called he successful flight test a historic moment which put India in the group of select nations having capabilities of such military techs.

DRDO will recruit candidates for Apprentice posts. Candidates can check the details here.

DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2024: Eligible candidates can apply for these positions offline (speed post or registered post) by October 7.

According to the defence ministry, the test met all its goals, proving the effectiveness of the network-centric warfare weapon system.

Agrawal was a part of the core team dealing with handing over 70 to 80 missiles used for the armed forces. He was part of the top-secret projects of BrahMos.

The latest move comes in line with DIA CoEs set up by DRDO in key academic institutions in across India. Here is how the new facility will play a big role.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) took to X and announced that the flight test met all trial objectives.

Samir V Kamat, who was appointed DRDO chief on August 26, 2022, was granted extension in service for one year from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025

According to the Ministry of Defence, the bulletproof jacket was successfully tested at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh.

Murthy is renowned for his research and development (R&D) in the indigenous design and development of advanced avionics technologies for defence and aerospace applications in India

Missile specialist Sheena Rani led a team from the DRDO responsible for India's maiden flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology.

The Agni 5 missile launch was carried out under Mission Divyastra.

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.

India has now joined the select group of nations who have MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry) capability.

The first day of maiden defence expo organised by the Maharashtra government had an impressive display of cutting-edge military weapons

DRDO Recruitment 2024: Applications invited for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices at ASL Hyderabad

Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday said that nearly ₹4.94 lakh crores worth of DRDO-developed products have either been inducted or have received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

DRDO invites applications for apprenticeships at DIBER Haldwani and Pithoragarh.

The event revolves around bringing diverse energy storage technologies onto a common platform and exploring recent trends and future research directions.

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