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Light Combat Aircraft makes successful flight

Light Combat Aircraft makes successful flight

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Flown by Group Captain A P Singh, the aircraft covered an altitude upto 11 km and supersonic speed of Mach 1.1, DRDO said in its release.

Astra test-fired successfully again

Astra test-fired successfully again

Rediff.com12 May 2003

The sleek 3.8 metre high missile has a striking range of 25 to 40 km.

India proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: Ex-French Prez

India proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: Ex-French Prez

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Defence Ministry says the report is being verified, maintaining that neither Indian nor French government had any say in the decision.

Tuesday's BrahMos test missile missed target

Tuesday's BrahMos test missile missed target

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

A day after the BrahMos missile was test-fired, the Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday said there were some minor hitches during the trial. The problems occurred in the last stage of the test, which was conducted in the Pokhran ranges of Rajasthan on a new version of BrahMos missile on Tuesday, DRDO officials said.

India must develop a manufacturing hub to boost handset makers

India must develop a manufacturing hub to boost handset makers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The foremost lesson is that technology has got commoditised.

Canister-based Agni-V likely to be test fired on January 31

Canister-based Agni-V likely to be test fired on January 31

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

The first canister-based trial of the 5,000 km-plus nuclear capable Agni-V long range ballistic missile is likely to take place on January 31.

Nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile successfully test fired

Nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile successfully test fired

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Prithvi-II is capable of carrying 500-1,000 kilogram of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines.

What will IAF do with Air India's A-320s?

What will IAF do with Air India's A-320s?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The airliners will be withdrawn from Air India, sent to France to fit airborne radars, then handed over to DRDO to be integrated with the complex software that will allow these aircraft to function as 'eye-in-the-sky' controllers of air force battles.

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

France has asked India for early finalisation of the long-pending Rs 30,000-crore project for joint production of short-range surface-to-air missile (SR-SAM) systems.

Air-to-air missile test-fired from Tejas LCA

Air-to-air missile test-fired from Tejas LCA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The main objectives of test-firing were to validate safe separation of the missile from the parent aircraft, effect of missile plume on engine air-intake, functionality of store management system, including safety interlocks, effect of missile plume on composites structures and handling quality assessment during missile launch.

Major-general rank officers from tri-services to be posted in MoD

Major-general rank officers from tri-services to be posted in MoD

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

"The proposal for the appointment of the three joint secretaries of the DMA including Major General Narayanan, Rear Admiral RK Dhir and Air Vice Marshal SK Jha has been sent to the government for final approval," defence ministry sources told ANI. Sources said the DMA has also sent a proposal for the appointment of lieutenant general rank officers for appointment as additional secretaries in the ministry.

Indigenously created Pinaka Mark-II rocket successfully test-fired

Indigenously created Pinaka Mark-II rocket successfully test-fired

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The development and trials will continue and the rocket is expected to enter service any time now.

HAL to supply 25 pilotless combat aircraft to IAF

HAL to supply 25 pilotless combat aircraft to IAF

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has prepared the design of the aircraft while HAL is producing the engine and other parts.

Pinaka rocket boosts India's strike power

Pinaka rocket boosts India's strike power

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A salvo from a Pinaka battery brings down on the enemy more than seven tonnes of high explosive in just 44 seconds.

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As China continue to hold military drills near Taiwan coast after United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen has appealed for international support for the island nation and halt the escalation of the regional security situation.

India successfully tests scramjet demonstrator aircraft

India successfully tests scramjet demonstrator aircraft

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The HSTDV is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft for hypersonic speed flight, it can cruise at a speed of mach 6 and move up to an altitude of 32.5 km (20 miles) in 20 seconds, the sources said.

India's Covid death toll crosses 3-lakh mark; new cases dip to 2.22 lakh

India's Covid death toll crosses 3-lakh mark; new cases dip to 2.22 lakh

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The death toll climbed to 3,03,720 with 4,454 daily deaths, the data updated at 8 am showed.

MPs to be tested for Covid before monsoon session: Speaker

MPs to be tested for Covid before monsoon session: Speaker

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Besides MPs, parliament staff and media personnel, among other entrants to the building, will also be required to undergo the test for the coronavirus.

'Espionage is very organised'

'Espionage is very organised'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval choppers at Rs 21K cr

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval choppers at Rs 21K cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The utility helicopters will be used in attack missions as well as for search and rescue and surveillance operations.

Sushant case: CBI grills Rhea Chakraborty for 10 hours

Sushant case: CBI grills Rhea Chakraborty for 10 hours

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Chakraborty, who appeared before the CBI for the first time, left the Defence Research and Development Organisation guest house complex in Santacruz a little after 9 pm, said an official.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi II missile

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi II missile

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kilogram to 1,000 kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twine engines

CBI questions Sushant's friend, house help

CBI questions Sushant's friend, house help

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

These three persons, who were present in the flat when Rajput, 34, was found hanging in his room on June 14, were questioned for about five hours following which the CBI sleuths took them to the late actor's residence at Mont Blanc Apartments in suburban Bandra around 2.45 pm.

India ready to fire BrahMos from submarine

India ready to fire BrahMos from submarine

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

India is almost ready with its undersea launch version of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile and wants the navy to help in preliminary test trials by the end of the year.

Agni-III test next year, fault identified

Agni-III test next year, fault identified

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Defence Research and Development Organisation scientists have traced the possible fault that caused the failure of the first test of Agni-III missile on July 9 and are addressing it, DRDO Director General M Natarajan said.

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rs 460 billion worth missiles, guns, copters okayed

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

The biggest procurement green-lighted was the Rs 217 billion purchase of 111 naval utility helicopters.

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

India on Tuesday test-fired an advanced version of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Odisha coast. The missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur at about 10.40 am, Defence Research and Development Organisation said.

IAF tests surface-to-air Akash missile

IAF tests surface-to-air Akash missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

India on Saturday successfully conducted two rounds of trials of its indigenously developed surface-to-air Akash missile as part of a user trial by the Indian Air Force from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha.

India may test fire long range Agni-III missile

India may test fire long range Agni-III missile

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

Highly placed sources said the test firing could take place any time this month.

India 'serious' to co-produce weapon systems with US: Sources

India 'serious' to co-produce weapon systems with US: Sources

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

India has shortlisted five of the 17 hi-tech items of military hardware offered by the US for co-production and co-development under a one-of-its kind American offer to boost bilateral defence cooperation.

India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

India successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The missile successfully flew in its pre-set trajectory meeting its mission objectives

Kalam: DRDO must be ready for new challenges

Kalam: DRDO must be ready for new challenges

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

What President Kalam told young scientists at DRDO.

India deploys Pinaka, Smerch rocket systems on China border

India deploys Pinaka, Smerch rocket systems on China border

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Indian Army has deployed Pinaka and Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MRLS) at forward position near the China border to counter any threat arising across on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

"We are committed to building a new India. We have to do this as early as possible," he said.

Lack of valuation comfort may enhance gains in capital goods sector

Lack of valuation comfort may enhance gains in capital goods sector

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Existing optimism about the capital goods sector has been enhanced by the Assembly election results, which were favourable for the BJP. The prospects of political continuity led to renewed interest in the sector. There are demand-supply gaps, especially in power, and visibility of improved pricing and strong order flows, including from private enterprises.

Surface-to-surface version of Brahmos ready

Surface-to-surface version of Brahmos ready

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

The 290km range missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Akash test-fired for second time in 4 days

Akash test-fired for second time in 4 days

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Akash was aimed at a target attached to Lakshya, the pilotless target aircraft.

India successful test fires nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile

India successful test fires nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

India on Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile with a strike range of 350 km as part of a user trial by the army from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha.