The second prototype (tailfin configuration) of the SWiFT UAV took its maiden flight on 1 July 2022. [8] [20] According to DRDO, the aircraft exhibited a perfect flight, including take-off, way-point navigation and a smooth touchdown while operating in a fully autonomous mode. [10]

The DRDO Abhyas (Literally Practice in Sanskrit) [1] is a high-speed expendable aerial target being built by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Armed Forces.

The DRDO Rustom (lit: "Warrior") is a family of medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the three services, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, of the Indian Armed Forces. [4] Rustom is derived from the NAL's LCRA (Light Canard Research Aircraft) developed by a team under the ...

Feb 2, 2025 · The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. These tests were carried out against high-speed targets flying at very low altitude.

Feb 1, 2025 · Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. These tests were carried out against high-speed targets flying at very low altitude.

Dec 15, 2023 · Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) from the …

Feb 1, 2025 · DRDO successfully conducts successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System off the Odisha coast

4 OctOber 2020 www.drdo.gov.in Cover story DRDO successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha on 7 September 2020. The hypersonic cruise vehicle was

20 hours ago · DRDO completes design phase of India's AMCA stealth fighter, set for first prototype flight in 2028.

Nov 17, 2024 · DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast