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Staff and teachers at Raksha Anusandhan School (RAV) in Dehradun are opposing its management transfer from DRES to DAV College Trust & Management Society. This change, affecting a school partially funded by drdo, raises concerns about potential negative changes to employee salary structures. drdo clarified its financial support did not imply ownership or control.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened applications for its paid internship programme 2026 for engineering students. The initiative offers a four to six-month placement starting May or June 2026, with a monthly stipend of Rs 30,000. Eligible B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech candidates can apply through the official drdo careers portal until May 15, 2026. Interns will work on defence research projects alongside scientists and receive certification after completion of the programme.

India's indigenous glide weapon system, TARA, achieved a successful maiden flight, transforming unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. Developed by drdo and tested from an IAF Jaguar, TARA offers enhanced accuracy and stand-off capability at low cost. This development aligns with global trends, boosting India's affordable precision strike power and airpower.

India has successfully developed its first indigenous glide weapon system, TARA, capable of converting unguided warheads into precision-guided munitions. This advanced stand-off weapon technology, tested off the coast of Odisha, significantly enhances the lethality and accuracy of low-cost weapons, placing India among elite nations with such capabilities.

India has successfully test-fired an Advanced Agni missile featuring a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system. This significant development, conducted off the Odisha coast, allows a single missile to strike multiple targets simultaneously, bolstering the nation's strategic defence and indigenous military modernization efforts. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement as a major boost to preparedness.

India's drdo successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the Odisha coast, a development that could place any country worldwide within its strike range. This achievement signifies India's mastery of complex rocket propulsion and guidance systems, enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities.

India's Navy is set for a significant boost with drdo's new air-independent propulsion system for submarines, dramatically extending submerged endurance. A land-based prototype was successfully tested, and the full system is nearing completion for installation on the 14th submarine. This development, along with advanced missile and weapon systems, enhances national defense capabilities.

The Indian Army has bolstered its drone attack capabilities with the induction of two indigenous combat systems: the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and the AGNIKAA VTOL-1 FPV Kamikaze Drone. These systems, developed with drdo collaboration, offer enhanced accuracy and operational flexibility in challenging environments, including GPS-denied and EW conditions.

India successfully conducted a flight-trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) system. This demonstration showcased the nation's capability to strike multiple strategic targets with a single missile, significantly enhancing defence preparedness against growing threats.

India's Navy and drdo successfully tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range from a Sea King helicopter off Odisha. The salvo firing demonstrated the missile's ability to strike a ship's vulnerable waterline, with two missiles launched in quick succession. This advanced 'fire-and-forget' weapon, featuring a 100 kg warhead and 55 km range, promises enhanced naval defense capabilities.

India has successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the Odisha coast, reaching a remarkable 1,500 km range. Developed by drdo, this advanced weapon, capable of speeds up to Mach 10, significantly boosts India's naval defense capabilities. The test validated its precision and ability to engage critical targets, marking a major stride in indigenous defense innovation and self-reliance.

India has successfully tested its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM), boasting a strike range exceeding 1,500 km and speeds of Mach 10. This advanced weapon, capable of evading modern defenses and engaging large targets, significantly enhances India's maritime capabilities. The successful flight test marks a major stride in indigenous defense innovation, bolstering national security and self-reliance.

drdo is ready for the Agni-VI missile program pending government approval, while also advancing two hypersonic weapons programs: a glide missile and a cruise missile. The organization is also considering a conventional missile force structure and nearing completion of the Pralay missile.

An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, or ICBM, is a long-range missile designed to travel more than 5,000 km. Unlike cruise missiles, which fly through the atmosphere using engines throughout their journey, ballistic missiles spend much of their flight outside the atmosphere, which means the missile actually leaves Earth’s air atmosphere and travels through space for part of its journey.

India has successfully test-fired the 5,000 km-range, nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile with an MIRV system, joining an elite group of nations including the US, Russia, and China

National Technology Day in India is a tribute to the groundbreaking 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, symbolizing the nation's incredible journey in technological innovation. With a sophisticated nuclear triad now established, India stands tall with 172 warheads managed by the Strategic Forces Command, integrating air, land, and sea capabilities for unmatched security against any adversarial threats.

India's nuclear journey began with the 1974 'Peaceful Nuclear Explosion' at Pokhran, making it the sixth nation to harness atomic power for defence. Driven by regional security concerns, India conducted the 'Operation Shakti' tests in 1998, solidifying its status as a nuclear power. These advancements underscore India's strategic capabilities and technological prowess.

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