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Salvo Test of ‘Pralay’ Missile On 31st December 2025, a successful salvo launch of two ‘Pralay’ missiles was conducted in quick succession off the coast of Odisha. The test demonstrated the missile system’s rapid-launch capability, operational reliability, and battlefield readiness. Development and Test Details Aspect Details Test Date Conducted on 31st December 2025. Test Location Conducted off t
LR-AShM at Republic Day Parade At the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) for the first time. The missile represents a major step in strengthening India’s long-range maritime strike and sea-denial capability. What is LR-AShM? Aspect Details Missile Type A hypersonic glide missile with a quasi-ballistic flight p
Rail-Based Agni Prime Missile On 24th September 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime (Agni-P) missile from a rail-based mobile launcher. With this achievement, India joined a select group of countries capable of firing containerised missiles from mobile rail networks, alongside Russia, the United States, and China. Key Features of Agni Prime Rail Launch Feature Specification / Details Missile Type An Intermediate-Range Ballistic
Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III & VL-Shtil Air Defence Missiles The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs. 5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. The contracts aim to strengthen India’s coastal surveillance, maritime operations, and naval air-defence capability. Key Procurement Details Component D
Agni-5 Ballistic Missile On 20th August 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district, Odisha. The test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, strengthening India’s long-range strategic deterrence capability. What is Agni-5? Aspect Details Missile Type An indigenously developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Prithvi-II, Agni-I and Akash Prime Missiles On 16–17 July 2025, India successfully test-fired three important missile systems — Agni-I, Prithvi-II, and Akash Prime — from testing sites in Odisha and Ladakh. The tests demonstrated India’s growing strategic deterrence capability and advancements in high-altitude air-defence systems. What are Agni-I and Prithvi-II? Missile Key Details Agni-I A nuclear-capable surface-to-s
Agni-III Missile Test India successfully test-fired the Agni-III intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. The test was conducted on 6 February 2026 as part of a routine training exercise to validate operational preparedness. Key Details of Agni-III Aspect Details Missile Type A surface-to-surface intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). Developer Developed by the Def
Indian Army Signs Deal for ‘Suryastra’ On 3rd January 2026, under emergency procurement powers, the Indian Army signed a Rs. 293 crore contract with Pune-based NIBE Limited, in collaboration with Elbit Systems, for the supply of an advanced long-range universal rocket launcher system. The system, named Suryastra, is India’s first Made-in-India universal multi-calibre rocket launcher. Key Details of Suryastra Aspect Details Syste
Indigenous VTOL UAV ‘Rudrastra’ On 11th June 2025, the Indian Army successfully completed trials of the Rudrastra hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) UAV at Pokhran, Rajasthan. The UAV is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, target engagement, and terrain mapping in challenging battlefield environments. What is Rudrastra? Aspect Details UAV Type A hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle.
FPV Drones The Indian Army has inducted its first batch of indigenously developed First Person View (FPV) drones equipped with anti-tank payloads, marking a major advancement in India’s tactical drone warfare capability. These drones are designed for precision battlefield strikes and reflect evolving modern warfare trends seen in recent global conflicts. Development and Deployment Aspect Details Drone Type Indigenously developed First P
Gandiva In March 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) renamed Astra Mk-III, India’s most advanced air-to-air missile, as Gandiva, after Arjuna’s legendary bow from the Mahabharata. The missile is expected to redefine Beyond Visual Range (BVR) aerial combat by combining long-range strike capability with advanced ramjet propulsion. Key Features of Gandiva Missile Feature Details Original Name Earlier know
SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System On 24th January 2025, the Defence Minister inaugurated SANJAY, a cutting-edge Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) designed to enhance the Indian Army’s real-time reconnaissance and decision-making capabilities. The system strengthens battlefield transparency by integrating surveillance inputs, analytics, and communication networks for faster operational decisions. Key Features of SANJAY Feature Details
HawkEye 360 In May 2025, the United States approved the $131 million sale of HawkEye 360 satellite surveillance technology to India. The system is expected to strengthen India’s maritime monitoring and domain awareness capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. What Does HawkEye 360 Do? Feature Details Core Function Detects and maps radio frequency (RF) signals from ships, aircraft, and ground systems. Signal Detection Can
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) On 23rd August 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast. The system marks a major step toward building India’s first indigenous multi-layered air defence shield for protecting critical military and civilian installations. What is IADWS? Component Details Syst
VSHORADS On 1st February 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The trials demonstrated the system’s precision in intercepting low-altitude aerial threats. What is VSHORADS? Component Details Full Form VSHORADS stands for Very Short-Range Air Defence System. System T
Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture On 23rd January 2026, the Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture was launched in New Delhi by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The launch marked a major step in India’s climate-resilient agriculture strategy and coincided with the 15-year review of the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) programme. What is NICRA? Aspect Details Full For
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