Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) on 23 Aug 2025 at around 12:30 Hrs off the coast of Odisha. IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising of all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high power laser based Directed Energy Weapon(DEW). #airforce #india #defense #DRDO #weapons #technolog

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity in #Chandigarh. @defenceminindia said that the test validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew recovery. It highlighted that the complex dynamic test placed India in an elite club of nations with advanced in-house escape system testing capability. #DRDO #DefenceInnovation | All India Radio News

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials of Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system. In a statement, Defence Ministry said that during the trials, the missiles successfully intercepted aerial targets at different ranges and altitude including the near-boundary-low-altitude and Long Range, high altitude scenarios. Akash-NG is a potent system for ensuring air defence against different types of aerial threats. It is equipped