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DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

Defence Research & Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force conduct the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform, on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). Photo Credit: Ministry of Defence via ANI Photo) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its precision strike capabilities and advance self-reliance in defence technology. According to the Defence Ministry, the missile was test-fired from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with the trials designed to validate the performance of all critical subsystems and flight parameters. According to officials, the missile successfully established the intended trajectory after launch and accurately engaged a predefined target. Pinpoint accuracy The missile demonstrated pinpoint accuracy during the tests, successfully meeting all mission objectives. Data captured through a network of tracking and monitoring instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the missile’s performance and the success of the trials. RudraM-II has been developed indigenously …

DRDO successfully tests ULPGM-V3 missile | All about the indigenous weapon

DRDO successfully tests ULPGM-V3 missile | All about the indigenous weapon

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. DRDO successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the ULPGM-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at the DRDO test range in Kurnool on Tuesday. (DRDO via ANI) According to officials quoted in a PTI report, the tests were successful in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. The defence ministry informed in a statement that the trials were conducted at a DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh using an integrated ground control system (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system. The GCS features state-of-the-art technologies to automate readiness and launch operations. “The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes,” the ministry statement said. What is ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3’? The ULPGM-V3, also known as …

India’s informal sector, Agni missile with MIRV system, and Labour Codes rules notified

India’s informal sector, Agni missile with MIRV system, and Labour Codes rules notified

Preliminary Examination: Economic and Social development. Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.  What’s the ongoing story: India’s informal sector is becoming less indebted, with the interest they paid as well as the amount of loans they need to repay falling sharply, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) full report on its Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) conducted in 2025.  Key Points to Ponder: — What is the informal sector?  — What is the difference between the formal and informal sectors?  — What are the structural constraints of India’s unincorporated sector and their implications for employment quality and productivity? — How declining indebtedness in the informal sector does not necessarily indicate economic strength.  Story continues below this ad — What are the vulnerabilities of small, informal enterprises to input cost shocks, and what measures should be taken to enhance their resilience? — What is the significance of unincorporated enterprises in India’s economy? — What are the government initiatives …

India successfully tests Agni-5 MIRV missile with 5,000 km range, multi-warhead capability; 5 key facts

India successfully tests Agni-5 MIRV missile with 5,000 km range, multi-warhead capability; 5 key facts

India has successfully test-fired an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle) capability, enabling it to strike multiple targets simultaneously—a milestone that places the country among an elite group of global powers. India has successfully test-fired an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle) capability. (X/@DefenceMinIndia) According to the defence ministry, the trial was conducted on May 8 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island. The missile was tested with multiple payloads aimed at different targets spread across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean region, successfully meeting all mission objectives. Also Read | India tests Agni-5 missile capable of multiple nuclear strikes Below are 5 things to know about the advanced Agni missile: 1. The advanced Agni-5 missile is equipped with MIRV (multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle) technology, the defence ministry said. The capability allows a single missile to deploy multiple nuclear warheads against targets spread across hundreds of kilometres. Agni-5 missile has a range of up to 5,000 km. The Agni 1 to 4 missiles …

DRDO achieves major hypersonic missile milestone with successful scramjet test

DRDO achieves major hypersonic missile milestone with successful scramjet test

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor, a press release said. A run-time of over 1,200 seconds was achieved at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility in Hyderabad on May 09, 2026, building upon the earlier successful test of over 700 seconds conducted in January this year. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After deadly ICBM, Israel’s rival unveils ninja missile inspired by secret US weapon | flying Ginsu

After deadly ICBM, Israel’s rival unveils ninja missile inspired by secret US weapon | flying Ginsu

Published on May 09, 2026 11:05 am IST As Iran-U.S. war fears continue to simmer, Turkey has unveiled a new “Flying Ginsu” style missile designed for surgical drone strikes. Roketsan’s new “Neşter” weapon uses pop-out blades instead of explosives, mirroring the secretive U.S. AGM-114R9X Hellfire missile. The export-ready system was revealed at the SAHA 2026 defense expo in Istanbul and is aimed at precision assassinations with minimal collateral damage. Built on the MAM-L drone munition platform used by Bayraktar TB2 drones, the new missile signals Ankara’s push into advanced counterinsurgency warfare and global drone weapons markets.   Home / Videos / After deadly ICBM, Israel’s rival unveils ninja missile inspired by secret US weapon | flying Ginsu Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ameesha Patel says her flight from NY to Mumbai was diverted due to missile strikes in UAE: ‘When will this war end?’

Ameesha Patel says her flight from NY to Mumbai was diverted due to missile strikes in UAE: ‘When will this war end?’

Actor Ameesha Patel shared her distress after her New York-Mumbai connecting flight was diverted to Muscat following recent missile strikes in the UAE. On Monday evening, the actor took to her X account to share updates about her situation, as she was stuck at Dubai International Airport for hours amid this crisis. Ameesha Patel was last seen in Gadar 2. (PTI) What Ameesha shared Taking to her X account, Ameesha wrote, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates !! When will this WAR end (folded hands emoticons) !! Praying.” She shared another update a few hours later on Tuesday morning, posting a picture from inside the Dubai airport. “Been hours n hours at DUBAI airport !! And the wait continues …. Can’t wait to get home to MUMBAI,” she added in the caption. The actor shared a second picture from the …

Did Iran’s secret missile test go horribly wrong? 14 IRGC experts dead in mystery blast shock

Did Iran’s secret missile test go horribly wrong? 14 IRGC experts dead in mystery blast shock

Published on May 03, 2026 02:13 am IST A deadly explosion in Iran’s Zanjan province has raised serious questions after 14 IRGC explosive experts were killed during a sensitive clearance operation. Iranian officials say the blast was caused by an “unknown” unexploded device left behind after recent strikes, but speculation is growing over whether a secret weapons program was involved. The region has reportedly been turned into an aerial minefield, with over 1,200 hectares contaminated by cluster munitions. As elite disposal teams comb the area, fears are rising about hidden threats and what really triggered the fatal blast.   Home / Videos / Did Iran’s secret missile test go horribly wrong? 14 IRGC experts dead in mystery blast shock Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Big boost to India’s maritime strike prowess, short range naval anti-ship missile clears salvo trial

Big boost to India’s maritime strike prowess, short range naval anti-ship missile clears salvo trial

Published on Apr 30, 2026 03:57 pm IST In a major boost to India’s naval strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range. The trial, conducted off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal, saw two missiles fired in quick succession from the same helicopter — marking the first-ever salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system in India.   Home / Videos / India News / Big boost to India’s maritime strike prowess, short range naval anti-ship missile clears salvo trial Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next month

India set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next month

New Delhi, India is expected to receive the fourth unit of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system from Russia in the first part of next month that is expected to further enhance the IAF’s air defence mechanism, sources in the security establishment said on Tuesday. India set to receive 4th unit of S-400 missile systems early next month In October 2018, India signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to procure five units of the missile systems and three of them have already been delivered. The sources said the fifth unit of the missile will be delivered by November under an updated timeline for supplying the weapon system. The S-400 missile systems played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor. Last month, New Delhi cleared the procurement of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia t­hat will take the total number to 10. It is learnt that the fourth unit of the missile system has already been shipped and it is expected to reach India in the next few days. India had …