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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Deep drone attacks in Russia hold key lessons for India
Strikes deep inside Russia that took down several of its strategic bombers and targeted air bases that were almost 5,000 km away from the frontline, utilising low-cost drones that Ukraine managed to smuggle in, hold key lessons for India, which is likely to lead to a higher requirement of counter UAV systems . The strikes were unique as military targets located at strategic depth were easily taken down by First Person View (FPV) drones launched from modified cargo containers mounted on trucks, which were parked close to military bases. While the Indian armed forces have invested heavily in counter drone systems on its border - the recent success in taking down Pakistani drones during Operation Sindoor showed their effectiveness - establishments located deeper within the mainland are yet to get an effective counter drone grid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropathy? This Nighttime Routine Fights the Root Cause of Neuropathy! Health Journal Britain Learn More Undo At present, the muti-layered grid used close to the border relies largely on jamming equipment, air defence guns that have been modified to track small, slow flying targets and traditional surface-to-air missile systems that can take on larger drones. The armed forces are also slowly inducting DRDO-developed laser-based drone kill systems that can at present target a limited number of drones at effective distance. Higher powered versions of the laser-based systems are under development and are likely to be inducted in large numbers in the coming years. Live Events The forces, the Army in particular, are also fostering the development of hard kill drone systems that can be used to take down swarms targeting sensitive locations. Given the prevalence of fibre optic drones that are immune to jamming, the hard kill option would be in higher demand in the coming days. The Army is already overseeing trials of a mobile 'micro missile' system that is being designed to take on swarm drones. The Navy in particular is more vulnerable to Ukrainian-style drone attacks as its bases and sensitive establishments are based far from the frontlines.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Centre grants second one-year service extension to DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): In a significant decision, the centre has granted Dr Samir V Kamat, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief, a one-year extension to his service until May 31, 2026. This is his second service extension. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension to the service of Dr Samir V Kamat, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D). Kamat was appointed to the top post on August 25, 2022. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and The Ohio State University, USA, he joined DRDO in 1989 and previously served as Director General (Naval Systems and Materials). A distinguished scientist, Dr Kamat is a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and the Institution of Engineers India (IEI). He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT Kharagpur, the Metallurgist of the Year Award from the Ministry of Steel, and DRDO's Scientist of the Year Award. He has authored over 180 papers in international peer-reviewed journals. Earlier on May 22, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat visited Solar Industries in Nagpur on Thursday. Solar Industries is a leading indigenous defence manufacturing company that contributes to India's self-reliance on defence production. During his visit, Dr Kamat reviewed the manufacturing processes of various defence products being developed by Solar Industries. In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Dr Kamat emphasised the growing role of private industry in strengthening India's defence capabilities. 'The private sector is playing a crucial role in the defence sector. To achieve the goals of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and to enhance our combat strength, it is essential to promote indigenous defence manufacturing,' Kamat said. Referring to the recent conflict with Pakistan, Dr Kamat expressed satisfaction over the performance of DRDO-developed weapons systems, which were reportedly deployed during the operations. (ANI)
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Indigenous Defence systems crucial for future wars, says DRDO Chief in Nagpur
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], May 22 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat visited Solar Industries in Nagpur on Thursday. Solar Industries is a leading indigenous defence manufacturing company contributing to India's self-reliance in defence production. During his visit, Dr Kamat reviewed the manufacturing processes of various defence products being developed by Solar Industries. In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Dr Kamat emphasised the growing role of private industry in strengthening India's defence capabilities. 'The private sector is playing a crucial role in the defence sector. To achieve the goals of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and to enhance our combat strength, it is essential to promote indigenous defence manufacturing,' Kamat said. Referring to the recent conflict with Pakistan, Dr Kamat expressed satisfaction over the performance of DRDO-developed weapons systems, which were reportedly deployed during the operations. 'Based on media reports and feedback from the armed forces, I am satisfied with the performance of our systems. However, we must also learn lessons from this conflict to improve our systems further and introduce newer technologies to meet the emerging challenges of modern warfare,' he noted. Dr Kamat added that DRDO is currently working on several advanced systems, including missiles, air-based weapons, naval systems, and various sensors, particularly those designed for drone detection and neutralisation. 'I am confident these systems will be inducted into service within six months to one year. They will significantly enhance the capabilities of our armed forces to fight future wars,' he said. He also mentioned upcoming projects like the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPA-TGM), the Vertically Launched--Short-Range Surface-To-Air Missile (VLR-SAM), heavy-weight torpedoes, precision-guided munitions, and a range of advanced land and sea mines, which are in advanced stages of development or trials. Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman, Solar Industries India Ltd, spoke on the role of solar industries and told ANI, 'The war pattern is changing if we look at Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Ukraine. Recently, we manufactured five types of Nagastra (drones). Nagastra-1 was used (in the India-Pakistan conflict). Three variants of Nagastra-1, which are Nagastra-2 and Nagastra-3, are in the trial phase. I believe it will play a significant role in the current conflict... All the variants of Pinaka have been tested... Pinaka weapon, which is indigenous, is a game changer and cost-effective... In the coming time, we will contribute whatever we can to the nation. Whenever we have been called upon to fulfil a need, we are ready to invest even if we do not have any assurances.' (ANI)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indigenous Defence systems crucial for future wars, says DRDO Chief in Nagpur
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat visited Solar Industries in Nagpur on Thursday. Solar Industries is a leading indigenous defence manufacturing company contributing to India's self-reliance in defence production. During his visit, Dr Kamat reviewed the manufacturing processes of various defence products being developed by Solar Industries. In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Dr Kamat emphasised the growing role of private industry in strengthening India's defence capabilities. "The private sector is playing a crucial role in the defence sector. To achieve the goals of ' Aatmanirbhar Bharat ' and to enhance our combat strength, it is essential to promote indigenous defence manufacturing," Kamat said. Referring to the recent conflict with Pakistan, Dr Kamat expressed satisfaction over the performance of DRDO-developed weapons systems, which were reportedly deployed during the operations. "Based on media reports and feedback from the armed forces, I am satisfied with the performance of our systems. However, we must also learn lessons from this conflict to improve our systems further and introduce newer technologies to meet the emerging challenges of modern warfare," he noted. Live Events Dr Kamat added that DRDO is currently working on several advanced systems, including missiles, air-based weapons, naval systems, and various sensors, particularly those designed for drone detection and neutralisation. "I am confident these systems will be inducted into service within six months to one year. They will significantly enhance the capabilities of our armed forces to fight future wars," he said. He also mentioned upcoming projects like the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPA-TGM), the Vertically Launched--Short-Range Surface-To-Air Missile (VLR-SAM), heavy-weight torpedoes, precision-guided munitions, and a range of advanced land and sea mines, which are in advanced stages of development or trials. Satyanarayan Nuwal, Chairman, Solar Industries India Ltd, spoke on the role of solar industries and told ANI, "The war pattern is changing if we look at Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, Ukraine. Recently, we manufactured five types of Nagastra (drones). Nagastra-1 was used (in the India-Pakistan conflict). Three variants of Nagastra-1, which are Nagastra-2 and Nagastra-3, are in the trial phase. I believe it will play a significant role in the current conflict... All the variants of Pinaka have been tested... Pinaka weapon, which is indigenous, is a game changer and cost-effective... In the coming time, we will contribute whatever we can to the nation. Whenever we have been called upon to fulfil a need, we are ready to invest even if we do not have any assurances." Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pak confirms use of Chinese PL-15 missile after India struck its terror camps
The Pakistan Air Force on Friday admitted to using a Chinese PL-15 missile on Wednesday after India smashed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).This admission marks the first confirmed operational use of the PL-15 missile by any country, as the Chinese missile has not previously been tested in PL-15 is a radar-guided, long-range air-to-air missile with an estimated range exceeding 200 kilometres, and is considered a significant threat to enemy The Pakistan Air Force's admission also validates the speculation that the missile debris recovered in Punjab's Hoshiarpur and Bathinda districts after Thursday's attempted attack likely belonged to a PL-15. India's robust air defence systems intercepted the missile PL-15, known for its beyond-visual-range capabilities and considered comparable to India's DRDO-developed Astra air-to-air missile, was recently supplied to Pakistan by China, Islamabad's close ally and biggest supplier of military equipment."That's a PL-15, a very long-range Chinese missile. It's rarely been seen in public. It has possibly been fired for the first time, and I can confirm that our scientists are looking at it very closely, they're examining its characteristics," Defence Analyst Sandeep Unnithan pointed out, speaking to India Today TV."This is a missile that has literally emerged from behind the bamboo curtain, and it has been supplied to Pakistan very recently, as tensions began ratcheting up," he to Unnithan, Indian scientists are studying the characteristics of this weapon to try and understand its characteristics and how it matches against the Astra missile."Chinese secrets are out in the open, and I can very well see the PL-15 being at the top of the agenda in the next round of India-US defence talks. The United States would want to examine these missiles, because, let's not forget, these are the kinds of missiles the US would face if a conflict were to break out,' he PL-15's range and performance have been a focus of interest for defence experts across the globe for years. A defence industry executive, who spoke to news agency Reuters about global militaries studying the India-Pakistan fighter jet battle, commented, 'The PL-15 is a big problem'. 'It is something that the US military pays a lot of attention to'.The United States is reportedly developing an AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile in response to the PL-15 and its beyond-visual-range InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Pakistan
