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DRDO pushes for hypersonic edge against evolving air threats
DRDO pushes for hypersonic edge against evolving air threats

The Hindu

time27-07-2025

  • 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.

Union Minister visits Kalam missile complex
Union Minister visits Kalam missile complex

The Hindu

time18-07-2025

  • Science
  • The Hindu

Union Minister visits Kalam missile complex

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO, and 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, in Hyderabad on Friday. He visited various work centres of DRDL like Astra Mk I & II, vertically-launched short-range surface-to-air missile and scramjet engine facilities and was briefed about the status of the projects by scientist and Director General (missiles and strategic systems) U. Raja Babu and Director, DRDL, G.A. Srinivasa Murthy. RCI director Anindya Biswas briefed him on the critical work centres and progress of the indigenous navigation/aviation systems, onboard computer division, and imaging infrarred seeker facilities. The Minister 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, said a press release.

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