Overview
- At DRDO headquarters in New Delhi, the Defence Minister praised scientists for strengthening defence preparedness and advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- He said DRDO-developed weapon systems played a decisive role in Operation Sindoor, offering operational proof of the organisation’s capabilities.
- Under the Sudarshan Chakra initiative, DRDO is tasked to equip critical installations nationwide with advanced air-defence systems over the next decade.
- The Defence Ministry reported a successful salvo launch of two indigenous Pralay missiles during user evaluation trials, with all flight objectives met at Chandipur.
- Leaders emphasized expanded collaboration with industry, start-ups, MSMEs and academia, as well as reforms and 2026 targets briefed by Chairman Samir V. Kamat.