Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO’s scientific excellence in a post on X, calling its work vital to defence preparedness and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- He said developing indigenous, future‑ready technologies reinforces India’s strategic autonomy and the confidence of the armed forces.
- The Ministry of Defence reported a successful user‑evaluation salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off Odisha, with both flights meeting objectives confirmed by ITR tracking and shipborne telemetry.
- Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi conveyed greetings via the Army’s ADG PI handle, and the Indian Air Force also extended best wishes to DRDO personnel.
- Reports recapped DRDO’s scale and origins, noting its creation in 1958 and a network of 52 laboratories, while media differed on whether this is the 67th or 68th Foundation Day.