REC Reports Record Quarterly Profit of Rs 4,451 Crore

DRDO Successfully Tests UAV-Launched Missile V3

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.The ULPGM-V3, an upgraded version of the earlier ULPGM-V2, features a high-definition dual-channel seeker, day-and-night operational capability, and a two-way data link that allows post-launch target updates. It can be fitted with three modular warheads – anti-armour, penetration-cum-blast for bunkers, and pre-fragmentation for high lethality.The missile was rele..

MoD Signs Rs 2,000 Cr Deal for Air Defence Radars

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of Air Defence Fire Control Radars under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category.The agreement, signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, marks a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Army’s Air Defence Regiments.The new radars, with at least 70 per cent indigenous content, will be capable of detecting fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, and drones. The procuremen..

Indian Navy Ships Reach Vietnam to Boost Maritime Ties

As part of its operational deployment to Southeast Asia, Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam, on 24 July 2025. The ships were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Vietnam People’s Navy and the local People’s Committee, showcasing the growing warmth in bilateral relations.During the visit, Rear Admiral Menon will hold meetings with senior officials of Military Region 5, Vietnam People’s Army, Da Nang People’s Committee, and Naval Region 3 of the Vietnam People’s Nav..