India identifies 15 weapon systems for export
. worlds biggest weapons importer into an export powerhouse, the DRDO has identified 15 weapon systems that could help the country get its foot in the door in the international arms bazaar, DRDO chief Avinash Chander told HT in an exclusive interview.
Broadsword: INS Vikramaditya, already 5 years late, to wait.
Says DRDO chief, Dr Avinash Chander, ���The crucial part of the test will be the missiles ability to perform manoeuvres. After this full-configuration. Never mind the Press TV Source , the same report came in The Times of Israel too. Sparsh. 2 August. One also wonders why the Times of India, Hindustan Times and The Indian Express never publish such reports with the same frequency and malice that they report on DRDOs delayed projects. Youre probably the��.
INDIAS DEFENCE IMPORTS 40 TIMES ITS EXPORT BASKET
These initiatives may prove a game changer in India-Russia ties. (Source: Hindustan Times November 29, 2014). Earlier, the missile was successfully test fired from the same test range on January 20. The trial is aimed at gauging the performance of its subsystems and. On Friday, DRDO chief Avinash Chander was given an 18-month extension that lets him head the organisation till May 31, 2016. The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had appointed��.
Nuclear triad weapons ready for deployment: DRDO
The DRDO completed the development of the over 700km-range BO-5 missiles recently and they would be fired from the Arihant during its sea trials. The organization is also preparing to develop the longer-range K-4 underwater missile in near future and .
DEFENCE DEALS: INDIA CAUGHT BETWEEN RUSSIA.
. Aerospace Industries, will seriously hinder the ongoing project as the DRDO will now have to work on an indigenous missile that can be fired from the tank. In an exclusive interview to HT, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said,��.
FRANCE ASKS INDIA TO FINALISE JOINT MISSILE.
. Aerospace Industries, will seriously hinder the ongoing project as the DRDO will now have to work on an indigenous missile that can be fired from the tank. In an exclusive interview to HT, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said,��.
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DRDO chief Avinash Chander sacked - Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times *DRDO chief Avinash Chander sacked* *Hindustan Times* In an unexpected move, the NDA government has decided to sack Defence Research��.
N-capable Nirbhay missile successfully test-fired
Shortly after 10 am on Friday, while the prime minister was exhorting an annual meeting of top military commanders from the Army, Navy and Air Force to be ready for any call to arms, Indias newest missile blasted off from a canister at the Chandipur.
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Acquisition, Vice Admiral NN Kumar, Chief Controller of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Avinash Chander, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 9HAL) chairman and managing director Ashok Nayak and Director General (Acquisition), Vivek Ray.. Senior navy officer to be sacked for sexual misconduct A senior navy officer facing a sex scandal probe for his alleged involvement with a Russian woman while being posted in Russia to supervise.
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22 Sep 2014Hindustan Times (Lucknow)Rahul Singh rahul.singh@hindustantimes.com. However, the failure of the laser homing anti-tank (LAHAT) missile, manufactured by the Israeli Aerospace Industries, will seriously hinder the ongoing project as the DRDO will now have to work on an indigenous missile that can be fired from the tank. In an exclusive interview to HT, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said, ���The LAHAT missile doesnt figure in our plans anymore.
DRDO chief Avinash Chander to retire on Nov 30
As DRDO chief, Chander also holds the appointments of scientific adviser to Raksha Mantri and secretary, department of defence RandD. Chanders appointment order for a three-year term stated that he would stay in government service till the retirement.
India drops Israeli missile for Arjun Tank
. Aerospace Industries, will seriously hinder the ongoing project as the DRDO will now have to work on an indigenous missile that can be fired from the tank. In an exclusive interview to HT, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said,��.
Prithvi missiles to be replaced by more-capable Prahar: DRDO
���We are withdrawing the tactical 150 km-range Prithvi missiles and will replace them with the Prahar missiles, which are more capable and have more accuracy,��� Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Avinash Chander told PTI here.
India to have shield from missiles of 5000 km range
Development of the first phase of the BMD programme has been completed, DRDO chief Avinash Chander told PTI in an interview. Under this, the BMD shield can tackle enemy missiles fired at from ranges up to 2,000 km. Taking this forward, the DRDO is .
2014: A politically eventful year for India
Jan 25: Three personnel of the armed forces have been selected this year for the Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace time gallantry award, for their acts of bravery on the Line of Control (LoC), anti-maoist operation and relief operation in flood.
DRDO chief Avinash Chander sacked
The decision to sack him comes as a surprise as the government had - in an order dated November 27, 2014 - made it clear that Chander would ���continue to be in operation��� for the next 18 months on contract. As DRDO chief, Chander also holds the .
MISSILE DEFENCE PLAN TO BE READY BY 2016 | IPA.
. carry out at least eight more tests to knock out incoming missiles before the capability is ready for deployment by the end of 2016, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Avinash Chander told HT.
India successfully test-fires Astra missile
DRDO chief Avinash Chander said Astras successful launch from the Su-30 combat aircraft is a major step in missile-aircraft integration. Many more trials are planned and will be conducted to clear the launch envelope. The missiles have undergone .
PM wants action, DRDO must fire on all cylinders
After taking charge as DRDO chief last year, Avinash Chander had said an expenditure model for RandD had not been developed. He talked about identifying a few focus areas such as the advanced medium combat aircraft and gun designing for the artillery.
India to deploy defence against ballistic missiles by 2016, says DRDO chief
. aggressively, the country will carry out at least eight more tests to knock out incoming missiles before the capability is ready for deployment by the end of 2016, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Avinash Chander told HT.
Long-delayed Astra missile will finally be test-fired
The beyond visual range (BVR) missile, with an eventual strike range of over 100km, will be fired for the first time from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter this year. The need for a cheap, indigenous air-to-air missile cannot be. DRDO chief Avinash Chander candidly admits there are major technical problems in development of the Astra BVR missile, which sometimes pose bigger challenges than even nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. The missile was repeatedly failing since the��.
India drops Israeli missile for Arjun Tank
However, the failure of the laser homing anti-tank (LAHAT) missile, manufactured by the Israeli Aerospace Industries, will seriously hinder the ongoing project as the DRDO will now have to work on an indigenous missile that can be fired from the tank.
Indian Army and DRDO co-operate to boost tank-killer Nag.
Dr Avinash Chander, the DRDO s missile chief, told Business Standard, ���Even in the worst conditions, the Nag is 100% accurate out to 2.5 kilometres. Except when the temperature is. The DRDO , however, argues that weight should not be an issue since the Nag is carried on, and fired from, a vehicle, the NAMICA. Says Avinash Chander, ���I dont.. How many scientists can lift up 40 kgs and put it into missile launcher in quick time? Javelin can reach 4 km in 10 kg��.
Agni-5, INS Arihant to be ready for induction next year
Addressing a press conference at the biennial Defexpo, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said India has the capability to take out satellites in space through its missile programme but it was in favour of the peaceful use of space. ���It will take two-three.
Rs 30000-cr Indo-French missile plan in deep waters
An Indo-French proposed joint venture expected to be worth around Rs. 30,000 crore to develop short range air defence missiles seems to have run into rough weather as Indian Air Force feels that its requirements could be met by indigenous Akash .
Shinde: Plot to create communal rift in Assam
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today accused Narendra Modi of inciting violence in Assam and demanded his arrest for allegedly trying to instigate caste-based violence in West Bengal. ���He wants to cause caste-based violence. We are telling.
Pacific Sentinel: News Story: India to develop ballistic.
Development of the first phase of the BMD programme has been completed, DRDO chief Avinash Chander told PTI in an interview. (Source Hindustantimes). Under this, the BMD shield can tackle enemy missiles fired at from��.
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Sri Avinash Chander, Distinguished Scientist and Chief Controller Research and Development (Missiles and Strategic Systems) as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development���cum-Director General, Defence Researchand Development Organisation. (iv) According to News published on 28 May 2012 in Hindustan Times stating ���Contractual appointment post-retirement not in rules��� based on reply given by DOPT, Ministry of Personnel in 15th Lok Sabha.
Nuclear-capable Nirbhay missile successfully test fired
The successful indigenous development of Nirbhay cruise missile will fill a vital gap in the war fighting capabilities of our armed forces���, said DRDO chief, Dr Avinash Chander. This was the second test of the Nirbhay... that Nirbhay can join the army this Sunday. What more development challenges remain, how much time left before final operational clearence, how does it compare to similar Pak and Chinese missiles, is the army happy with Nirbhay capabilities etc?
India successfully test fires Astra air-to-air missile - IBNLive
India on Sunday successfully test-fired its first indigenously-developed air-to-air missile Astra from a Su-30 combat aircraft over a firing range in the western sector.. Congratulating the team of scientists involved in the test-firing, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said the missile would be soon tested against an actual target and is planned to be. India successfully test fires Astra air-to-air missile. Astra is Indias first BVR air-to-air missile indigenously designed and��.
Agni-1 clears night trial
The missile, which has already been inducted, was developed in a record time of 15 months in the wake of the Kargil conflict after the Army perceived its need. Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister Avinash Chander and Director-General, DRDO (missiles.
DRDO, MoD say India produces two-thirds of its arms
On Monday, the Defence RandD Organisation (DRDO) chief, Dr Avinash Chander, flatly rejected this figure, declaring that over 65 per cent of Indias defence requirements are produced indigenously. Speaking in New. Meanwhile a multi-agency task force, including DRDO, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, was exploring the development of a gas turbine for aircraft, ships and railway engines.. Every thing will be FINE in 10 YEARS time