They are catching up nearly 2 months later ?
Anyway, our favourite lab is busy
Anyway, our favourite lab is busy
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) : News and Updates
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Once AMCA and Ghatak start to work together, that will become a scary sight/situation for our enemies. Till then let our favourite lab remain busy
The RPSA project is apparently more than 12 months away from being sent application to the CCS for approval with the report. CCS clearance comes even after that , how many time I don't know. They will start work from June-July to prepare the full technical report to be sent to CCS. So its probably quite far away. Hopefully HAL CATS project is ahead of it.Once AMCA and Ghatak start to work together, that will become a scary sight/situation for our enemies. Till then let our favourite lab remain busy
Smaller prototype has been out as you have seen of CATS warrior before 1:1 scale should fly by this year's end or Next year Q1 As for Ghatak it's far away Swift might be inducted thou
Aha noob-jee registered here I see. Welcome. Despite visiting the other forum and BRF daily for years I am yet to sign up elsewhere.
Anyway, the reason of the above is, very recently 2-3 days ago ADE had some job work ad , it mentioned about this RPSA related work for some senior retired stuff appointment. There was also timeline given. It seems obvious large amount of work to be done even before submitting application to CCS. CATS warrior is HAL newspace project so that is much ahead in development curve.
The other consultant for a 2nd job is for some uav flight trial btw.
Thank you made an account last year but only logged in now and the UAV trail might be for the new Catapult launched UAV they were looking into making kinda like abhayas or NG2
Where do we post the dew application related stuff? I forgot again so please move to right thread if needed.
CHESS is about to start development of some DEW application simulator. It mentioned likely application in high altitude, urban and sea side action region and can counter even cruise missiles.
CHESS is about to start development of some DEW application simulator. It mentioned likely application in high altitude, urban and sea side action region and can counter even cruise missiles.
This has happened finally, from the April newsletter
(not a serious update)
Among other things , during the Women day related event in TBRL, there was one senior scientist speech about liquid fuel ramjet based tactical application, I wish I could listen to that! Kinda hints at good progress.
(not a serious update)
Among other things , during the Women day related event in TBRL, there was one senior scientist speech about liquid fuel ramjet based tactical application, I wish I could listen to that! Kinda hints at good progress.
We are taking great strides in DEW tech, just as what we needed to do. Really like it
New radome making tech matured well
WhAP armour plate made
WhAP armour plate made
NSTL sea water activated battery possibly for torpedo use (air launch perhaps)
DMSRDE has successfully developed & tested "liquid ramjet fuel for advanced air breathing engine". Test was conducted at Ramjet Test bed, DRDL on May 8, 2024. BPCL & Mineral Oil Corporation are industry partners.Another step closer to STAR & eventually a fully Indian BrahMos..
DMSRDE has made a landmark achievement by developing liquid Ramjet fuel for advanced air breathing engine. This fuel has been tested successfully at Ramjet Test bed at DRDL on 08 May 2024. M/s BPCL and M/s Mineral Oil Corporation Pvt Ltd are Industry Partner in this development.
DMSRDE has made a landmark achievement by developing liquid Ramjet fuel for advanced air breathing engine. This fuel has been tested successfully at Ramjet Test bed at DRDL on 08 May 2024. M/s BPCL and M/s Mineral Oil Corporation Pvt Ltd are Industry Partner in this development.
Anyone in Delhi who want to attend an interesting DRDO seminar next week Friday
Seminar on 'Lessons from Warzones & Implications for R&D' organized by DRDO on 17th May 2024 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, 14.00-17.00 hrs is important for industry to align with the new product/research goals for start-ups and MSMEs. Do Register & Contribute .
@noob anyone over at the other forum from Delhi ?
Seminar on 'Lessons from Warzones & Implications for R&D' organized by DRDO on 17th May 2024 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, 14.00-17.00 hrs is important for industry to align with the new product/research goals for start-ups and MSMEs. Do Register & Contribute .
@noob anyone over at the other forum from Delhi ?
Excellent news, DRDO getting reformed.
DRDO turnaround on track as govt overrules dissent, sets deadline for executing big reforms
The premier defence research agency has formed an Overseeing Committee to ensure review and implementation of the PMO-backed K. VijayRaghavan Committee's recommendations by August 31Overruling opposition from defence scientists, the Union government is proceeding with implementing the recommendations of a high-powered committee, led by former principal scientific advisor Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, to revamp the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the country's premier defence research agency.
The DRDO headquarters has set up an Overseeing Committee to ensure review and implementation of the proposals, with a deadline set for August 31, as per the latest communication note issued by the government—seen exclusively by INDIA TODAY.
Earlier, the top hierarchy of DRDO had met defence minister Rajnath Singh on the matter and followed it up with a detailed representation to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to share their reservations. However, the government appears to have made up its mind to speed up implementation of the big reforms.
The PMO-driven, nine-member VijayRaghavan panel had submitted its report, 'Redefining Defence Research and Development', in early January. But its implementation has been stuck as higher-ups in the DRDO have opposed some of the structural changes suggested. While there is no disagreement about the overall aim of the report—which is to cut flab in the organisation and make it an efficient and agile R&D entity with a faster turnover of cutting-edge projects—it is in the methods proposed to obtain the results that problems have arisen.
After multiple rounds of deliberations, the government backed the VijayRaghavan panel's proposals for change, and is now going ahead with their implementation. As per the latest communication note issued on behalf of the government, Dr Samir Kamat, secretary-Department of Defence Research and Development and DRDO chairman, has constituted 13 separate committees, headed by DRDO directors general, to implement the recommendations of the 'Defence Review Committee'.
Up for implementation are multiple institutional reforms, such as mechanisms to avoid delays in DRDO projects, evaluating projects and scientists, maximising industry, MSME and academia participation in defence technologies, financial framework to encourage risk-taking research, review of the DRDO project management and procurement processes, and digitisation of the organisation, including an enterprise-wide integrated automation system.
Also picked up for faster implementation are reforms such as making the DRDO attractive for the brightest talent, stimulating critical research in deep tech areas, intelligence and surveillance and reconnaissance, creation of a Defence Technology Council, reorganisation of labs and their functions, and making the DRDO headquarters leaner.
The Overseeing Committee is headed by Dr Kamat and has two seniormost director generals of the DRDO. For any specific recommendation that cannot be fully implemented by the August 31 deadline, milestones achievable by that date will be specified along with an overall timeline for completion.
The first meeting of the Overseeing Committee is expected to be held by the end of this month, wherein a roadmap will be presented for completing the process by August 31, states the government order.
The VijayRaghvan panel has stated that nearly 60 per cent of the delays in DRDO projects are caused by internal issues, such as absence of required technologies, and another 18-odd per cent due to the armed forces' proclivity for changing goalposts and specifications constantly. Bureaucratic red-tape, too, chokes projects.
The DRDO, which has an outlay of Rs 23,264 crore in the 2023-24 budget estimate, has often been criticised for delayed projects and cost overruns. The organisation, which has huge manpower and extensive infrastructure, currently has no major new projects.
The DRDO operates close to 50 labs with a total staff strength of about 30,000, of which only 30 per cent are from the scientific community. Besides, there are over 10,000 contractual employees attached to various DRDO labs.
Reforming the DRDO is central to the government's plans to boost defence manufacturing, through initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and reduce India's over-reliance on imports. It is also intended to give a fillip to defence exports, for which an ambitious target of Rs 35,000 crore by 2025 has been set.