Day: 16 March 2023

Drug developed using DRDO technology gets DCGI approval

Vijay Raman

A critical drug developed on a DRDO technology for radiological and nuclear emergencies has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drug — ‘prussian blue’ insoluble formulations — was developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF). The TDF was launched primarily for creating an ecosystem for promoting self-reliance by building indigenous state-of-the-art systems for defence application.   In a statement, the defence ministry said the drug has been developed by the industry based on the technology of Institute of Nuclear…

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CURTAIN RAISER AWARD OF PRESIDENT’S COLOUR TO INS DRONACHARYA

Vijay Raman

NS Dronacharya, the Gunnery School of the Indian Navy, is being awarded the prestigious President's Colour on 16th March 23 by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu. The President's Colour or the Nishan is considered the highest honour that the Supreme Commander, President of India, bestows on a unit for its exceptional service to the Nation.   INS Dronacharya is entrusted with the training of officers and sailors of the Navy, Coast Guard and friendly foreign maritime forces on all aspects of gunnery and missile warfare. Training of…

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Maiden Successful Flight-Test Of DRDO’s Indigenous Power Take Off Shaft Conducted On LCA Tejas In Bengaluru

Vijay Raman

The PTO shaft, which is a critical component in the aircraft, will support the requirements of future fighter aircraft & their variants and offers competitive cost & reduced time of availability. With this successful test, the DRDO has achieved a greater technological feat by realisation of complex high-speed rotor technology which only few countries have achieved.   The PTO shaft was designed with unique innovative patented ‘Frequency Spanning Technique’ which enables it to negotiate different operating engine speeds. The light weight high speed, lubrication free PTO shaft transmits higher power…

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DRDO conducts two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile

Vijay Raman

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System missile. The test flight was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The flight tests were carried out from a ground-based man portable launcher against high-speed unmanned aerial targets, mimicking approaching and receding aircraft. Defence Ministry said, the targets were successfully intercepted, meeting all mission objectives.   The missile is a Man Portable Air Defence System meant for neutralising low altitude aerial threats at short ranges. It…

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