The Defence Ministry has rejected reports of a DRDO cyber breach, saying its investigation found no hacking, no data theft, and only old, unclassified information being circulated online.
India has successfully tested DRDO’s indigenous Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system, boosting secure military communications and protecting critical networks from future cyber threats, including attacks powered by quantum computers.
The Indian Army is developing AI-powered humanoid robots with DRDO to support soldiers in counter-terrorism, urban warfare, and other high-risk missions as part of its long-term 2050 modernisation plan.
DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at a 60 km range, proving its precision strike capability, launcher compatibility and strengthening India’s indigenous defence technology for the Indian Army.
Reports suggested that while the price of each F414 engine was initially pegged to be around ₹70-80 crore.
DRDO’s DMSRDE has signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute to jointly develop advanced textile technologies for defence needs and everyday civilian applications.
India’s indigenous MP-ATGM is nearing induction after years of successful testing. The fire-and-forget missile offers top-attack capability, advanced targeting, and is designed to replace ageing imported anti-tank weapons.
DRDO is preparing to test its new Project VEDA mobile satellite launch system. The programme aims to quickly launch replacement military satellites during emergencies.
The government has launched DFP-2026 to give DRDO faster financial approvals, reduce project delays, boost indigenous defence technology, strengthen Make in India, and speed up military equipment development and induction.
DRDO has introduced the ‘Rakshita’ bike ambulance to carry patients through narrow lanes, disaster-hit areas and remote locations. The vehicle comes with oxygen support, health monitoring and emergency medical equipment.
