DRDO predicts India will achieve 90% self-reliance in defence production within the next four to five years, becoming a major supplier to countries like the US, Russia, and Southeast Asia.
India has developed its own radar systems, reducing the need for Europe’s radars. The UK and DRDO have praised India’s radar capabilities.
India’s IIT Guwahati is developing self-driving robots for defence, demonstrating their ability to patrol international boundaries day and night.
The DRDO is enhancing India’s defence technology by partnering with private companies and establishing 15 Centres of Excellence, as part of the ‘Make in India’ plan.
China and India have developed a hypersonic missile, the BM-04, which is one of the world’s fastest and most advanced.
DRDO successfully tested an oxygen system on the LCA Tejas aircraft, demonstrating its potential for high-altitude flights and reducing the need for traditional oxygen cylinders.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the need for India to update its security policies to address evolving threats such as terrorism, separatist movements, and organized crime.
The DRDO has launched an Internship Program for students, providing them with hands-on experience in cutting-edge defence technology, allowing them to work on real projects and contribute to India’s defence.
INMAS, a top research lab under DRDO, is conducting an international conference on space radiation’s effects on astronauts, aiming to share knowledge and develop ways to protect them during long space missions.
DRDO offers an internship program for students studying science or engineering, providing real-world experience in advanced defence technology research and development.
