Day: 27 February 2025

On February 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Sea King helicopter, demonstrating its capability against ship targets. The NASM-SR is India’s first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile, designed to replace the aging Sea Eagle missiles. It features a range of 55 km, sea-skimming capability, and an imaging infrared seeker for high-precision targeting. The missile supports lock-on after launch…

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On February 25, 2025, the Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd to procure 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at a cost of ₹80.43 crore. This acquisition, under the ‘Buy Indian (Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)’ category, emphasizes the government’s commitment to self-reliance, with over 80% of the components and sub-systems being sourced locally. The induction of ACADA systems will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s defensive capabilities against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. These systems are designed to detect chemical…

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