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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Homegrown weapons proved their mettle in Op Sindoor
Hyderabad: Indigenous weapon systems played a crucial role in the recent Indo-Pak conflict. Operation Sindoor was a well-calibrated military response in May 2025 to the brutal terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025. High-tech indigenous missile systems, including Akash Air Defence, BRAHMOS, MRSAM, and ULPGM—developed at the missile complex in Hyderabad—played a crucial role in the success of Operation Sindoor. India's missile systems and indigenization policies were undeniably validated during this operation. A one-day workshop on the weapon systems used in Operation Sindoor was held on Saturday at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad. The workshop began with an exhibition showcasing the sub-systems of various weapons used in Operation Sindoor. Discussions focused on the performance of these indigenous systems and strategies to further enhance their capabilities, ensuring they remain unbeatable in the future. In his welcome address, Dr. G.A. Srinivasa Murthy, Distinguished Scientist and Director of DRDL, outlined the workshop's overall objectives. Lt. Gen. (Dr.) V.J. Sundaram, Former Director of DRDL, emphasized the importance of achieving 100% indigenization for the nation's interests and the need to focus on innovative ideas in advanced high-tech areas, such as cyborgs. Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Founder, Managing Director, and CEO of BrahMos Aerospace, praised the efforts of the Indian Armed Forces and all stakeholders from DRDO and Indian industries in his message. Dr. Prahlada, Former Project Director of the Akash Weapon System, reminisced about the early days of DRDL, from the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP) led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to the present day. He emphasized the importance of preserving the culture and legacy of DRDL while promoting collaboration among personnel as force multipliers. Patrick D'Silva described the remarkable journey of the MRSAM project, and U. Raja Babu, DG (MSS), highlighted that the missile complex is engaged in the design and development of a wide variety of missiles, encompassing multiple platforms and capable of striking targets from underwater to outer space. He stated that the complex is equipped to handle any challenging missile project assigned to it. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Former Chairman of DRDO, congratulated all personnel at DRDO, the Armed Forces, industry partners, production agencies, and quality assurance agencies for their achievements. He urged the scientific community and end-users to collaborate on innovative designs using cutting-edge technologies and surprise elements to achieve success in any future conflicts. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of DRDO, commended the organization and urged the missile complex to continue working diligently toward the rapid induction of weapon systems currently undergoing user trials.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
DRDO pushes for hypersonic edge against evolving air threats
DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat has urged the Kalam Missile Complex to focus on developing faster, stealthier and more agile missiles, particularly hypersonic systems, to counter emerging threats from advanced air defence technologies. Speaking at a one-day workshop at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) on Saturday, also highlighted several DRDO-developed systems that played a key role in 'Operation Sindoor'. He congratulated the team and stressed the need to accelerate the induction of weapon systems currently undergoing user trials. Top defence scientists at the meet deliberated on the performance of the indigenous hi-tech missile systems such as Akash air-defence, Brahmos, MRSAM, ULPGM, all of which have been developed at the missile complex in Hyderabad and had played a stellar role in Operation Sindoor. Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems, U. Raja Babu said the missile complex is involved in design and development of a diverse range of missiles across multiple platforms, capable of striking targets from underwater to outer space. He affirmed that the complex is well-equipped to take on any challenging project assigned to it. Former DRDO chairman G. Satheesh Reddy urged scientists and users to collaborate on creating innovative missile designs with cutting-edge technologies and strategic surprise elements to ensure success in future conflicts. The workshop also featured an exhibition showcasing sub-systems of various weapons used in Operation Sindoor. Distinguished scientist and DRDL director G.A. Srinivasa Murthy, former director Lt. Gen V.J. Sundaram, BrahMos Aerospace founder A. Sivathanu Pillai, former Akash weapon system project director Prahlada and organising committee chairman G. Raja Singh Thangadurai also addressed the gathering, according to a press release.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
Weapons used in Op Sindoor on display
Hyderabad: Former director of Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), VJ Sundaram, on Saturday advocated for the development of a fully self-sufficient military programme. He was speaking during the one-day workshop showcasing the weapons used in Operation Sindoor at the DRDO , Hyderabad. "Along with indigenisation, it is also important to focus on innovative ideas in advanced high-tech areas such as cyborgs and others," Sundaram said. The weapons on display, ranging from sub-systems of the Akash air-defence andBRAHMOS missile to medium-range surface-to-air missiles and the unmanned aerial vehicle-launched precision-guided missile, were all developed in the Hyderabad complex and used in Operation Sindoor. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The workshop also focused on coming up with ways and means to further enhance the capabilities of these systems. Samir V Kamat, chairman, DRDO, congratulated the organisation and urged the missile complex to tirelessly work towards the quick induction of weapon systems that are undergoing user trials. He also emphasised the need to develop more agile, stealthier and faster missiles, such as hypersonic missiles, to counter the threat from advanced air defence systems in future events.
New Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
MoS Defence lauds DRDL scientists for advanced missile system
HYDERABAD: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on Wednesday and Thursday, to review ongoing missile and weapon systems programmes developed by DRDO's premier Missile Cluster Labs - Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL). During his visit to DRDL, Seth inspected key facilities involved in the development of Astra Mk I and II air-to-air missiles, the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), and scramjet engine technologies. He was briefed on the progress and strategic relevance of these systems by U Raja Babu, Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Missiles and Strategic Systems), and G A Srinivasa Murthy, Director, DRDL. At RCI, the minister reviewed advanced Indigenous Navigation and Aviation Systems, the Onboard Computer Division, and Imaging Infrared Seeker technologies. Director RCI, Anindya Biswas, provided updates on these high-tech defence capabilities. He praised the scientists and engineers for their contributions towards achieving self-reliance in defence under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He encouraged DRDO to continue advancing technologies that enhance national security and empower the Armed Forces.
News18
18-07-2025
- Science
- News18
MoS Defence visits DRDOs Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited DRDO's Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad and reviewed the missiles and weapon systems programme being pursued by its various laboratories, officials on Friday said. He visited the complex on July 16 and 17, the Defence Ministry said. Seth commended the DRDO scientists for playing a crucial role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat through realisation of state-of-the-art weapon systems. He exhorted the scientific community to continue strengthening the armed forces to face any challenges in the current scenario. Seth reviewed the missiles and weapon systems programme being pursued by Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) of missile cluster labs, it said in a statement. The minister visited various work centres of DRDL — Astra Mk I & II, vertically-launched short-range surface-to-air missile and scramjet engine facilities, the ministry said. He was briefed about the status of the projects by Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Missiles and Strategic Systems) U Raja Babu and DRDL Director G A Srinivasa Murthy, it said. Indigenous beyond visual range air-to-air missile 'Astra' is equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system. Hyderabad-based DRDL, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has taken the initiative in developing a long-duration supersonic combustion ramjet or scramjet powered hypersonic technology. Earlier in April, the DRDO had conducted scramjet combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds. The Defence Ministry had said that the DRDO had achieved a 'significant" milestone in the field of hypersonic weapon technology. Seth also visited various critical work centres of RCI. RCI Director Anindya Biswas apprised him of the progress of the indigenous 'navigation/aviation systems, onboard computer division and imaging infra-red seeker facilities", the ministry said. PTI KND AS AS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
