DRDO granted Final Operational Clearance to the indigenous NETRA AEW&C system, fully certifying it for the IAF. Mounted on Embraer ERJ-145 jets, the "Eye in the Sky" features an AESA radar, tracking 200+ targets over 250 km, ensuring dominant network-centric battle management.
Click to View MoreIndia is strategically shifting from static drone purchases to dynamic drone partnerships. This transition combats rapid technological obsolescence, secures continuous electronic warfare upgrades, and integrates indigenous start-ups, ultimately accelerating India's vision of becoming a global drone hub by 2030.
Click to View MoreThe S-400 Triumf, recently inducted as 'Sudarshan Chakra', is Russia's advanced surface-to-air missile system. With a 400km engagement range, it secures India against two-front threats, dominating Pakistani airspace while integrating seamlessly into India's indigenous multi-layered air defence architecture.
Click to View MoreDRDO showcased the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) at the Republic Day Parade, marking a major advancement in India’s indigenous defence technology. This hypersonic glide missile, capable of travelling over Mach 5 and striking targets up to 1,500 km away, combines high speed, manoeuvrability, and a low-altitude flight path to evade missile defence systems. Designed primarily for coastal defence and sea-denial operations, it significantly enhances the Indian Navy’s ability to deter and neutralise high-value enemy warships in the Indian Ocean Region, positioning India among the leading nations developing advanced hypersonic weapon systems.
Click to View MoreThe Pinaka LRGR-120 is the latest long-range guided rocket in the Pinaka system, successfully demonstrating precise strikes at ranges of about 120 km. Compatible with existing Pinaka launchers, it validates advanced guidance, control, and in-flight manoeuvre capabilities. The system extends India’s battlefield reach, enables accurate long-range artillery strikes, supports counter-battery and deep interdiction roles, and strengthens defence indigenisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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