Tag: defence technology UPSC

  • How DRDO’s New TARA System Helps Missiles Fly Longer & Strike Better

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: DRDO, smart bombs, glide weapon systemsMains: GS Paper 3 — Defence Technology, Internal Security, Science & Technology Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force successfully tested the indigenous TARA glide weapon system. The system helps air missiles and bombs glide…

  • DRDO Tests Combustor of New Hypersonic Cruise Missile

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Hypersonic missiles, DRDO, defence technologyMains: GS Paper 3 — Defence Technology, National Security, Science & Technology Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the combustor component of an indigenous hypersonic cruise missile engine. The test marks a major milestone in India’s advanced…

  • Why India’s New Helicopter-Launched Naval Missile ‘Hits Different’

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: DRDO, NASM-SR, anti-ship missiles, defence technologyMains: GS Paper 3 — Defence Technology, Indigenisation, Internal Security Why in News? India successfully tested a helicopter-launched naval anti-ship missile (NASM-SR) off the Odisha coast, showcasing advanced targeting capabilities and strengthening naval warfare systems. What is NASM-SR? ➤ NASM-SR = Naval Anti-Ship…