Day: 27 March 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenously developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). The test was carried out from an Indian Navy warship, demonstrating its operational readiness and capability to intercept aerial threats at close ranges. The VL-SRSAM is designed for naval warships to provide quick-reaction air defense against hostile aircraft, drones, and sea-skimming missiles. The missile features advanced technologies, including an active radar seeker, thrust vectoring, and canisterized launch system for efficient storage and deployment. This…

On 26 March 2025, the Indian Navy inducted ‘YUVAN’ (Yard 338), the fourth 25T Bollard Pull Tug, further strengthening its maritime operational capabilities. Built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the tug is designed to assist naval vessels in berthing, towing, and maneuvering operations within ports and harbors. The induction of YUVAN’ highlights the Navy’s commitment to enhancing its fleet support infrastructure with modern and efficient assets. These tugs are crucial for improving logistical support, ensuring smooth port operations, and bolstering the Navy’s self-reliance in maritime capabilities. This addition is…

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles, respectively at a total cost of about Rs 6,900 crore. It represents a significant stride towards bolstering the Indian Army’s operational readiness and advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. These acquisitions are not merely procurement exercises but strategic investments in indigenous defense manufacturing and self-reliance. The ATAGS, developed and produced by Indian companies, embodies…