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India urges Russia to expedite delayed S-400 deliveries. During PM Modi's Moscow visit, President Putin discussed reinforcing military ties. Three deployed systems bolster borders with China and Pakistan. Delays now push final deliveries to 2026. Enhanced air defenses include Akash, MR-SAM. India’s Air Force deploys capable systems to counter 400-km threats.

The AIP, developed by drdo, would be fitted onboard INS Kalvari submarine when it comes in for its first major refit in September next year.

India's Project Zorawar light tank is expected to be ready for induction into the Army by 2027. The light tank, developed by drdo and private sector company L&T, will have to undergo a series of summer and winter trials, including in deserts and high-altitude areas, over the next two to three years before the entire acquisition, production and induction process can actually begin.

The drdo has taken a significant step towards enhancing India's underwater military prowess by partnering with Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based defence startup, to develop innovative underwater-launched unmanned aerial vehicles (ULUAVs). These ULUAVs will be the first of their kind and will be deployed from submarines.

India successfully tested the RudraM-II missile with a 350-km range from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter, meeting all trial objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated drdo and the Indian Air Force on the successful test.

Govt extended Samir V Kamat's tenure as secretary of department of defence R&D & drdo chairman till May 31 next year, following recommendations of a high-powered expert committee. The committee, led by former principal scientific advisor K Vijay Raghavan, submitted its report in Jan.

The extension to Dr Kamat comes after an “overseeing committee” was earlier set up to review and ensure time-bound implementation of the recommendations of the nine-member expert committee, headed by former principal scientific advisor to the government Prof K Vijay Raghavan, which submitted its report in January.

AZAD Engineering Ltd has secured a contract from GTRE to manufacture advanced turbo engines for India's defence programs.

drdo's Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur has developed India's lightest bulletproof jacket, offering protection against the highest threat level 6 as per BIS standards. The jacket, tested at TBRL Chandigarh, withstood multiple hits of 7.62x54 R API ammunition. Its design features a front hard armor panel with a monolithic ceramic plate and polymer backing for comfort.

India's continuous efforts to enhance its air and missile defense systems include the development and deployment of various indigenous and imported defense systems to safeguard its airspace against diverse aerial threats.

drdo successfully tested ITCM at ITR, Chandipur, showcasing low-altitude sea-skimming flight with indigenous propulsion and advanced avionics. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the team for the milestone in Indian defence R&D.

India tested ITCM with 1,000-km range from Chandipur. The missile's successful performance was monitored by various systems. It will be part of the Integrated Rocket Force with BrahMos and Pralay missiles for conventional strike capabilities.

Missile expert R Sheena Rani spearheaded a Defence Research Development Organisation (drdo) team that was behind India's first flight-test of Agni-5 missile with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) technology, which was launched on Monday from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. . She is also associate director of drdo's ace lab ASL, which has developed Agni variants.

PM Modi congratulated drdo scientists for successful flight test of Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology. India joins select group of nations in possessing missiles with multiple warheads. Test conducted from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Concerns over Chinese gathering military intelligence near Indian coast. The MIRV tech contributes to the country's deterrence posture in the region.

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile with 1,000-2,000 km range from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Strategic Forces Command, drdo, Defence Ministry officials present. Agni-5 missile with MIRVs also recently tested, enhancing strategic deterrence capabilities.

India successfully tested the new-generation nuclear capable Agni-Prime ballistic missile, which has a strike range from 1,000 to 2,000-km. The launch was witnessed by chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan, SFC chief Vice Admiral Suraj Berry and other senior officials from the armed forces and drdo. The Agni-Prime will gradually replace the Agni-I (700-km) missiles in the arsenal of SFC.