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Surface-to-air missile VL-SRSAM successfully flight-tested by DRDO​

VL-SRSAM being test fired from ITR off Odisha coast on Wednesday.
BHUBANESWAR: India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested vertically launched short range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) from a defence test facility off Odisha coast.

Indigenously developed by DRDO, the missile was test fired from a land-based vertical launcher positioned at Integrated Test Range (ITR) against a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude.



Defence sources said the canisterised missile neutralised the aerial target at a very low altitude. The missile validated the near-boundary-low altitude capability of the missile system

“The target was completely destroyed by the missile executing the high turn rate required for engaging targets at very close range, and establishing the missile’s agility, reliability and pin-point accuracy,” the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement.

The missile was test fired by DRDO in collaboration with the Indian Navy with all weapon system elements deployed in combat configuration. It was a part of a user associate trial to validate multiple updated elements of the weapon system.

“The elements, including the missile with indigenous radio frequency seeker, multi-function radar and weapon control system, have performed as per expectations. The performance of the system was validated by the flight data captured by various Range Instruments developed by ITR Chandipur,” said a defence official.

With high kill probability, the missile can identify, track and destroy targets at a range up to 80 km. It is capable of neutralising various aerial threats at close ranges including sea skimming targets. The system can provide point and area defence against various aerial targets like jets, fighter aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles.

DRDO chairman and secretary of Department of Defence Research and Development Samir V Kamat said the missile, equipped with modern technologies, will give further technological boost to the armed forces.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the teams from DRDO and the Indian Navy for their achievement.

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Indian Army Successfully Tests FPV Kamikaze Drone with Anti-Tank Munition​

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Exported 100 guns to Europe, other markets last year: Bharat Forge​

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Baba Kalyani, CMD, Bharat Forge and Amit Kalyani with ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System) at Bharat Forge company at Mundhwa.
Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani on Wednesday said that the company has supplied 100 artillery guns, including 18 Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), to several countries, including those in Europe.

“We exported artillery guns to Europe even before supplying them to the Indian Army. Last year, we delivered 100 guns to a European country, including 18 ATAGs,” Kalyani said at a press conference held at the company’s headquarters in Pune.


“Our goal is to become the world’s largest artillery producer by 2030. To achieve this, we are significantly expanding our manufacturing capacity,” he said.

The company manufactures a range of artillery guns, including ultralight artillery guns (ULH), and is currently developing systems capable of firing on the move.

With increasing international interest in its products, Bharat Forge sees a strong future for its exports. “Last year, exports made up nearly 90% of our sales. This year, we expect around 80% of our sales to come from exports. The global market is opening up for us, and we aim to supply artillery to the U.S. Army, the French Army, the British Army, and other defence forces worldwide,” Kalyani said.

He noted that many countries face a severe shortage of defence hardware and manufacturing capacity. “They have advanced technology, perhaps even superior to ours, but their main challenge is production. The Ukraine war has created a massive demand for replenishment, and replacing the artillery used in the conflict will require substantial manufacturing capabilities. This presents a major opportunity for companies like us to bridge the gap,” he added.


On the domestic front, Kalyani underscored the Indian Army’s long-term artillery modernization plan, which includes procuring 4,500 guns over the next 10 to 15 years. “We are currently supplying the first batch of 307 guns to the Indian Army, but there is still a long way to go to meet this modernization target,” he said.

Last month, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the procurement of 307 ATAGs and 327 High Mobility 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles, valued at ₹6,900 crore.

Read more news like this on HindustanTimes.com

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India's Defence Exports Surge To A Record High Of ₹23,622 Cr | N18V | CNBC TV18​

India's defence exports have hit a record high of ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated all stakeholders on the 'significant achievement'. We break down the key numbers shaping India's defence exports.

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India clears biggest-ever fighter jet deal: 26 Rafale Marine jets for Navy approved​

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India clears biggest-ever fighter jet deal: 26 Rafale Marine jets for Navy approved
In a significant development, on Tuesday (Apr 8), the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved India's largest-ever fighter jet deal, worth over Rs 63,000 crore, for the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft for the Indian Navy, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

The contract comprises 22 single-seater and four twin-seater Rafale Marine jets. It also includes a comprehensive package for fleet maintenance, logistical support, personnel training, and indigenous manufacturing components under offset obligations.

Deliveries of the Rafale M jets are expected to begin around 2030, roughly five years after the deal is finalized.

These advanced fighters will bolster the Indian Navy's capabilities, particularly with their deployment on INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier. The Rafale M jets will complement the Navy's existing fleet of MiG-29K jets, enhancing maritime strike capabilities.

At present, the Indian Air Force (IAF) already operates 36 Rafale jets at its bases in Ambala and Hashimara.


Related video: India clears Rs 63,000 cr deal to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France (The Economic Times)

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Exported 100 guns to Europe, other markets last year: Bharat Forge​

Baba Kalyani, CMD, Bharat Forge and Amit Kalyani with ATAGS (Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System) at Bharat Forge company at Mundhwa.
Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani on Wednesday said that the company has supplied 100 artillery guns, including 18 Advanced Towed Artillery Guns (ATAGs), to several countries, including those in Europe.

“We exported artillery guns to Europe even before supplying them to the Indian Army. Last year, we delivered 100 guns to a European country, including 18 ATAGs,” Kalyani said at a press conference held at the company’s headquarters in Pune.


“Our goal is to become the world’s largest artillery producer by 2030. To achieve this, we are significantly expanding our manufacturing capacity,” he said.

The company manufactures a range of artillery guns, including ultralight artillery guns (ULH), and is currently developing systems capable of firing on the move.

With increasing international interest in its products, Bharat Forge sees a strong future for its exports. “Last year, exports made up nearly 90% of our sales. This year, we expect around 80% of our sales to come from exports. The global market is opening up for us, and we aim to supply artillery to the U.S. Army, the French Army, the British Army, and other defence forces worldwide,” Kalyani said.

He noted that many countries face a severe shortage of defence hardware and manufacturing capacity. “They have advanced technology, perhaps even superior to ours, but their main challenge is production. The Ukraine war has created a massive demand for replenishment, and replacing the artillery used in the conflict will require substantial manufacturing capabilities. This presents a major opportunity for companies like us to bridge the gap,” he added.


On the domestic front, Kalyani underscored the Indian Army’s long-term artillery modernization plan, which includes procuring 4,500 guns over the next 10 to 15 years. “We are currently supplying the first batch of 307 guns to the Indian Army, but there is still a long way to go to meet this modernization target,” he said.

Last month, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the procurement of 307 ATAGs and 327 High Mobility 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles, valued at ₹6,900 crore.

Read more news like this on HindustanTimes.com

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Watch: Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ release trial from Su-30 MKI aircraft​

New Delhi, April 11, 2025 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the Release Trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ between April 08-10, 2025 from the Su-30 MKI aircraft. During the trials, the weapon was integrated to multiple stations in different warhead configurations, with land target. The trials successfully demonstrated range close to 100 kms with pin-point accuracy. LRGB ‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg class glide bomb, designed and developed indigenously by Research Centre Imarat, Armament Research and Development Establishment and Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. Senior officials of DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated and reviewed these trials. The system has been realised with the support of Development-cum-Production Partners - Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge and various MSMEs. The trials are paving the way towards induction of the weapon into the IAF. The Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance contributed towards Certification and Quality Assurance. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and industry for successful development trials of ‘Gaurav’. He said the development of LRGB will further enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to a great extent.Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the entire DRDO team on conducting the successful release trials. See less
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When will India get its first 5th-generation stealth fighter? DRDO chief answers​

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When will India get its first 5th-generation stealth fighter? DRDO chief answers
NEW DELHI: India is set to receive its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), by 2035, DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat said on Sunday.

Acknowledging the long timelines typically associated with developing cutting-edge fighter jet programs, Kamat said, "If you look at any programme anywhere in the world, it takes 10 to 15 years to develop a new platform. So we have started this journey only in 2024, when the CCS sanctioned the project. So it will take ten years and we have committed to deliver the platform by 2035…"

"We want to start an AERO engine programme and we want to collaborate with a foreign OEM to cut down the risks of development. AERO engine technology is a very complex technology, however we have learnt a lot from Kaveri. Kaveri was a fourth generation engine and the current engine technology has moved to sixth generation, so we want to work with foreign OEM to reduce the risks as well as cut down the time for development. Hopefully, we will have some good news on this in the next few months..," he added.


Talking about other crucial projects that are set to be completed in year, Kamat said, "There are many projects which are now moving towards maturity. In the next six months to one year, you will see many of our systems getting inducted. VSHORAD, MPATGM, we have LCA Mark II, which will have its first flight, so there are many systems which are now moving towards maturity and in the next six months to one year you will see many of them getting inducted."

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The comments came after the defence organisation, for the first time, demonstrated its ability to neutralize fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones using a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system.

"This is just the beginning of the journey. The synergy that this lab has achieved with other DRDO labs, industry and academia, I am sure we will reach our destination soon... We are also working on other high energy systems like high energy microwaves, electromagnetic pulse. So we are working on a number of technologies that will give us Star Wars capability. What you saw today was one of the components of Star Wars technologies...," Kamat said.

With this breakthrough, India has joined a select group of nations—such as the US, China, and Russia—that have successfully showcased similar advanced directed-energy capabilities.

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