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[[File:Tejas - Made in India 1st Fighter Plane (16413042458).jpg|thumb|[[HAL Tejas|LCA Tejas]] at IAF  induction ceremony ]]The DRDO is responsible for the ongoing [[HAL Tejas|Light Combat Aircraft]]. The LCA is intended to provide the [[Indian Air Force]] with a modern, [[fly by wire (flight control)|fly by wire]], [[multi-role fighter]], as well as develop the aviation industry in India. The LCA programme has allowed DRDO to progress substantially in the fields of avionics, flight control systems, aircraft propulsion and composite structures, along with aircraft design and development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tejas.gov.in/|title=LCA workcenters|access-date=30 November 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127143351/http://tejas.gov.in/|archive-date=27 November 2022}}</ref>

Pilotless Target Aircraft (PTA).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://intellibriefs.blogspot.com/2005/02/indian-army-is-buying-12-nishant-uav.html |title=Indian Army orders twelve Nishants |publisher=Intellibriefs.blogspot.com |date=12 February 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091110013913/http://intellibriefs.blogspot.com/2005/02/indian-army-is-buying-12-nishant-uav.html |archive-date=10 November 2022}}</ref> The Lakshya PTA has been ordered by all three services for their gunnery target training requirements. Efforts are on to develop the PTA further, with an improved all digital flight control system, and a better turbojet engine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_416.shtml |title=Gallery of Dhruv, Nishant and armoured vehicles with detailed captions at |publisher=Acig.org |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827061021/http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_416.shtml |archive-date=27 August 2022}}</ref> The Nishant is a hydraulically launched short-ranged UAV for the tactical battle area. It is currently being evaluated by the Indian Navy and the Indian Paramilitary forces as well.

The DRDO is also going ahead with its plans to develop a new class of UAVs. These draw upon the experience gained via the Nishant programme, and will be substantially more capable. Referred to by the HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance) and MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) designations. The MALE UAV has been tentatively named the [[DRDO Rustom|Rustom]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/ADE/English/index.jsp?pg=rustom.jsp|title=DRDO Rustom|publisher=DRDO|access-date=30 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208193422/http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/ADE/English/index.jsp?pg=rustom.jsp|archive-date=8 December 2022}}</ref> and will feature canards and carry a range of payloads, including optronic, radar, laser designators and ESM. The UAV will have conventional landing and take off capability. The HALE UAV will have features such as SATCOM links, allowing it to be commanded beyond line of sight. Other tentative plans speak of converting the LCA into a UCAV (unmanned combat aerial vehicle), and weaponising UAVs.

DRDO has been responsible for the indigenisation of key defence stores and equipment. DRDO has assisted [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] and the IAF with the indigenisation of spares and assemblies for several aircraft. DRDO laboratories have worked in coordination with academic institutes, the CSIR and even [[ISRO]] over projects required for the [[Indian Air Force]] and its sister services. DRDO's infrastructure is also utilised by other research organisations in India. In the first ever initiative of its kind, DRDO has provided its patented Copper-Titanium (CuTi) alloy technology for commercial exploitation to a start-up company. The agreement between DRDO and Pahwa Metal Tech Pvt Ltd was signed on the sidelines of the Start Up India event at Delhi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/drdos-patent-technology-now-with-pune-start-up-firm/|website=The Indian Express|title=DRDO's Patent Technology Now With Pune Start-Up Firm|date=25 January 2016|access-date=26 January 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125154224/http://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/drdos-patent-technology-now-with-pune-start-up-firm/|archive-date=25 January 2022}}</ref>

DRDO cooperates with the state-owned [[Ordnance Factories Board]] for producing its items. These have led to issues of marginal quality control for some items, and time-consuming rectification. Whilst these are common to the introduction of most new weapons systems, the OFB has had issues with maintaining the requisite schedule and quality of manufacture owing to their own structural problems and lack of modernisation. The DRDO has played a vital role in the development of this ability since the role of private organisations in the development of small arms and similar items has been limited. A significant point in case is the INSAS rifle which has been adopted by the Indian Army as its standard battle rifle and is in extensive service. There have been issues with rifle quality in use under extreme conditions in the heat, with the OFB stating that it will rectify these troubles with higher grade material and strengthening the unit. Prior troubles were also dealt with in a similar manner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/showpost.php?p=147444&postcount=53|title=Account Suspended|access-date=2 July 2022}}</ref> In the meantime, the rifle has found favour throughout the army and has been ordered in number by other paramilitary units and police forces.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/showpost.php?p=121272&postcount=26|title=Account Suspended|access-date=2 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/showpost.php?p=147906&postcount=55|title=Account Suspended|access-date=2 July 2022}}</ref>

In recent years, India's booming economy has allowed the OFB to modernise with more state funding coming its way, to the tune of {{USD}}400 million invested during 2002–07.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flonnet.com/fl2006/stories/20030328002409400.htm |title=Modernisation is a continuous process in OFB |publisher=Flonnet.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731032705/http://www.flonnet.com/fl2006/stories/20030328002409400.htm |archive-date=31 July 2022}}</ref> The organisation hopes that this will allow it to modernise its infrastructure; it has also begun introducing new items, including a variant of the AK-47 rifles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_420.shtml |title=DEFEXPO 2004 - Part 5 |publisher=Acig.org |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100930003031/http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_420.shtml |archive-date=30 September 2022}}</ref>

* The [[INSAS rifle|INSAS]] weapon system has become the standard battle rifle for the Indian Army and paramilitary units. Bulk production of a LMG variant commenced in 1998.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98sep14/nation.htm |title=INSAS rifle |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date=14 September 1998 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605231505/http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98sep14/nation.htm |archive-date=5 June 2022}}</ref> It has since been selected as the standard assault rifle of the [[Royal Army of Oman]].

DRDO has developed an indigenous 84&nbsp;mm calibre, 7&nbsp;kg lightweight recoilless reusable ATGM launcher for the Indian army which will replace the 14&nbsp;kg Carl [[Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle|Gustav Mark-II launcher]]. The DRDO has made extensive use of composites in its construction, resulting in the reduced weight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Defence Research and Development Organisation develops lightweight rocket launcher for Indian Army|url=http://merachandigarh.in/chandigarh-news/defence-research--development-organisation-develops-lightweight-.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923141455/http://merachandigarh.in/chandigarh-news/defence-research--development-organisation-develops-lightweight-.html|archive-date=23 September 2022}}</ref>

In what has been termed a "reverse technology transfer",<ref>{{cite news|title = Kitting them softly|date = 6 August 2013|url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kitting-them-softly/1151476/|newspaper = The Indian Express|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130807081300/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/kitting-them-softly/1151476/|archive-date = 7 August 2022}}</ref> the Explosive Detection Kit widely used in India by bomb detection squads and the armed forces since 2002, would be manufactured and sold in the US. The kit uses [[reagent]]s to detect various chemicals present in explosives.<ref>{{cite news|title = US to sell DRDO's bomb detection kit|date = 4 August 2013|url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/NorthAmerica/US-to-sell-DRDO-s-bomb-detection-kit/Article1-1103323.aspx|newspaper = Hindustan times|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131102191930/http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/NorthAmerica/US-to-sell-DRDO-s-bomb-detection-kit/Article1-1103323.aspx|archive-date = 2 November 2022}}</ref>

A new high explosive is in the making at a DRDO lab that could replace other standard explosives of the armed forces such as [[RDX]], [[HMX]], [[FOX-7]] and [[Allotropes of boron|Amorphous Boron]].  Scientists at the Pune-based High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) have already synthesized an adequate quantity of the new explosive [[Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane|CL-20]], in their laboratory. The compound, 'Indian CL-20' or 'ICL-20', was indigenously developed in HEMRL using [[Reverse engineering|inverse technology]]. [[CL-20]] is a [[Nitroamine]] class of explosive which is 20% more powerful than [[HMX]] which itself is more than potent [[RDX]]. CL-20-based shaped charges significantly improve the penetration of armour and could potentially be used in projectiles for the 120-mm [[Arjun (tank)|Arjun tank]] main gun. The CL-20, due to its reduced sensitivity, enables easy handling and transportation which reduces the chances of mishap and loss of men, money, materials and machines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aeroindia.org/reports-4852|title=Defense19|access-date=2 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044318/http://aeroindia.org/reports-4852|archive-date=4 March 2022}}</ref>

* A new long-range tactical rocket system is being developed, referred to as the Prahaar (with the name meaning "Strike", in Hindi) program, while an exportable derivative named Pragati ("Progress" in Hindi) was displayed in a South Korean arms fair. The DRDO's project has fielded a long-range tactical strike system, deriving from the successful Pinaka project. The aim is to develop a long-range system able to strike at a range of 100–120&nbsp;km, with each rocket in the system, having a payload of up to 250&nbsp;kg. The new MBRS's rocket will have a maximum speed of 4.7 mach and will rise to an altitude of 40&nbsp;km, before hitting its target at 1.8 mach. There is also a move to put a sophisticated new inertial guidance system on the rockets whilst keeping cost constraints in mind. The DRDO has evaluated the IMI-Elisra developed trajectory control system and its technology, for use with the Pinaka, and a further development of the system could presumably be used with the new MBRL as well.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/18/stories/2005091800620500.htm |title=Defence scientists plan artillery rockets with 100-km range |publisher=Hindu Business Line |date=18 September 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731023204/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/18/stories/2005091800620500.htm |archive-date=31 July 2022}}</ref>

* DRDO's ARDE developed 81&nbsp;mm and the,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/mb/11.htm |title=Ordnance Factory Board |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730125943/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/mb/11.htm |archive-date=30 July 2022}}</ref> 120&nbsp;mm illuminating bombs<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/mb/14.htm |title=Ordnance Factory Board |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100930004941/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/mb/14.htm |archive-date=30 September 2022}}</ref> and 105&nbsp;mm illuminating shells<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/lc/9.htm |title=Ordnance Factory Board |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730125246/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/lc/9.htm |archive-date=30 July 2022}}</ref> for the [[Indian Army]]'s infantry and Artillery.

* A 51&nbsp;mm Lightweight Infantry Platoon Mortar for the Indian Army. A man portable weapon, the 51&nbsp;mm mortar achieves double the range of {{convert|2|in|mm|adj=on}} mortar without any increase in weight. Its new HE bomb uses pre fragmentation technology to achieve improved lethality. Besides HE, a family of ammunition consisting of smoke, illuminating and practice bombs has also been developed.<ref name="autogenerated3">{{cite web |url=http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/indexCorpDir.jsp?pg=HistoricalBG.jsp&dir=Arma |title=ARMA |publisher=DRDO |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130124157/http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/indexCorpDir.jsp?pg=HistoricalBG.jsp&dir=Arma |archive-date=30 January 2022}}</ref> The weapon system is under production at Ordnance Factories.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wme/1.htm |title=Ordnance Factory Board |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928043322/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wme/1.htm |archive-date=28 September 2022}}</ref>

* The Indian Field Gun, a 105&nbsp;mm field gun was developed for the Indian Army and is in production.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wlc/3.htm |title=Ordnance Factory Board |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927232249/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wlc/3.htm |archive-date=27 September 2022}}</ref> This was a significant challenge for the OFB, and various issues were faced with its manufacture including reliability issues and metallurgical problems. These were rectified over time.

* Submerged Signal Ejector cartridges (SSE), limpet mines, short-range anti-submarine rockets (with HE and practice warheads), the Indian Sea Mine which can be deployed against both ships and submarines. The DRDO also designed short- and medium-range [[Electronic countermeasure|ECM]] rockets which deploy chaff to decoy away anti-ship homing missiles. In a similar vein, they also developed a 3 in (76.2&nbsp;mm) PFHE shell, pre-fragmented and with a proximity fuse,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/fz/6.htm |title=Ordnance Factory Board |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731044254/http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/ammunition/fz/6.htm |archive-date=31 July 2022}}</ref> for use against anti-ship missiles and other targets, by the Navy. All these items are in production.<ref name="autogenerated3"/><ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://ofbindia.gov.in/index.php?wh=A-E-P-C&lang=en |title=Indian Ordnance Factories: Ammunition, Explosives, Propellants & Chemicals |publisher=Ofbindia.gov.in |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926095438/http://ofbindia.gov.in/index.php?wh=A-E-P-C&lang=en |archive-date=26 September 2022}}</ref>

[[Electronic countermeasure|ECM]] stations for both communication and non-com (radar etc.) systems. The Indian Army has ordered its Signal Corps to be a prime contributor in the design and development stage, along with the DRDO's DLRL. The scale of this venture is substantial – it comprises [[COMINT]] and [[Electronic intelligence]] stations which can monitor and jam different bands for both voice/data as well as radar transmissions. In contrast to other such systems, Samyukta is an integrated system, which can perform the most critical battlefield EW tasks in both COM and Non-COM roles. The system will be the first of its type in terms of its magnitude and capability in the Army. Its individual modules can also be operated independently.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/gallery/0082/008210.jpg |title=Indian President Abdul Kalam presenting a model of the Samyukta to the then Army chief, NC Vij at its induction ceremony |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728032837/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/gallery/0082/008210.jpg |archive-date=28 July 2022}}</ref> A follow on system known as '''Sauhard''' is under development.

* The Safari IED suppression system for the army and paramilitary forces and the Sujav ESM system meant for high accuracy direction finding and jamming of communication transceivers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/Inde/Exhibition/Defexpo_2004_India/pictures/DefExpo_2004_View_India_04.jpg |title=Sujav System visible in the background, image copyright Army Recognition |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515104901/http://www.armyrecognition.com/Asie/Inde/Exhibition/Defexpo_2004_India/pictures/DefExpo_2004_View_India_04.jpg |archive-date=15 May 2022}}</ref>

*E-bomb : DRDO is developing [[electromagnetic pulse]] (EMP) device that can be dropped using [[satellite guidance]]. [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI) is the leading laboratory behind the project.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tur |first1=Jatinder Kaur |title=India developing E-bomb to paralyze networks |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-developing-e-bomb-to-paralyze-networks/articleshow/22127411.cms |access-date=21 December 2021 |agency=TNN |work=The Times of India |date=29 August 2022}}</ref>

* The Tranquil RWR for MiG-23s (superseded by the Tarang project) and the ''Tempest'' jamming system for the Air Force's MiG's. The latest variant of the '''Tempest''' jamming system is capable of noise, barrage, as well as deception jamming as it makes use of [[DRFM]]. The DRDO has also developed a High Accuracy Direction Finding system (HADF) for the Indian Air Force's Su-30 MKIs which are fitted in the modular "Siva" pod capable of supersonic carriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/in_rwr_001.jpg |title=Tarang RWR, image copyright acig.org |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606190106/http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/in_rwr_001.jpg |archive-date=6 June 2022}}</ref> This HADF pod is meant to cue Kh-31 Anti radiation missiles used by the Su-30 MKI for [[Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses|SEAD]].

*Coastal Surveillance Radar (CSR). In production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/LRDE/English/index.jsp?pg=AreasWork.jsp|title=Areas of Work LRDE|date=1 December 2014|access-date=24 March 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409014410/http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/LRDE/English/index.jsp?pg=AreasWork.jsp|archive-date=9 April 2022}}</ref>

* [[Central Acquisition Radar (3D-CAR)|Central Acquisition Radar]], a state of the art planar array S-band radar operating on the stacked beam principle. With a range of 180&nbsp;km, it can [[track while scan]] 200 fighter-sized targets. Its systems are integrated on high mobility, locally built TATRA trucks for the Army and Air Force; however, it is meant to be used by all three services. Initially developed for the long-running Akash SAM system, seven were ordered by the Indian Air Force for their radar modernisation program and two of another variants were ordered by the Indian Navy for their P-28 Corvettes. The CAR has been a significant success for radar development in India, with its state of the art signal processing hardware.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/os_car_001.jpg |title=JPEG image of the 3D CAR, image copyright Acig.org |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606225833/http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/os_car_001.jpg |archive-date=6 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/IAF_going_through_stage_of_modernisation_Major/articleshow/3705906.cms |title=IAF modernisation |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=12 November 2008 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111125239/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/IAF_going_through_stage_of_modernisation_Major/articleshow/3705906.cms |archive-date=11 January 2022}}</ref> The ROHINI is the IAF specific variant while the REVATHI is the Indian Navy specific variant. The ROHINI has a more advanced Indian developed antenna in terms of power handling and beamforming technology while the REVATHI adds two-axis stabilisation for operation in naval conditions, as well as extra naval modes.[[File: BFSR-SR with thermal imager.JPG|thumb|[[BEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar|Battlefield Surveillance Radar]]-Short Range (BFSR-SR) on display at Aero India-2007.|alt=]]

* [[Swordfish Long Range Tracking Radar]], a 3D AESA was developed with assistance from [[Elta Systems|Elta]] of [[Israel]] and is similar to Elta's proven [[EL/M-2080 Green Pine]] long-range Active Array radar. The DRDO developed the signal processing and software for tracking high-speed ballistic missile targets as well as introduced more ruggedisation. The radar uses mostly Indian designed and manufactured components such as its critical high power, L Band Transmit-Receive modules and other enabling technologies necessary for active phased array radars. The LRTR can track 200 targets and has a range of above 500&nbsp;km. It can detect [[Intermediate-range ballistic missile]]. The LRTR would be amongst the key elements of the [[Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme]]. DRDO would provide the technology to private and public manufacturers to make these high power systems.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/15/stories/2005041509810400.htm |title=Details of LRTR from 2004 |date=15 April 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809122055/http://www.hindu.com/2005/04/15/stories/2005041509810400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=9 August 2022}}</ref>

* 2D Low-Level Lightweight Radar (LLLWR) for the Indian Army, known as the Bharani, which requires many of these units for gap-filling in mountainous terrain and has been ordered into production after clearing Indian Army trials. The Indian Air Force will also acquire a more advanced unit, called the Aslesha. The LLLWR is a 2D radar with a range of 40&nbsp;km against a 2 square meter target, intended as a gap-filler to plug detection gaps versus low-level aircraft in an integrated Air Defence Ground network. The LLLWR makes use of Indra-2 technology, namely a similar antenna array, but has roughly half the range and is much smaller and a far more portable unit. The LLLWR can [[track while scan]] 100 targets and provide details about their speed, azimuth, and range to the operator. The LLLWR makes use of the BFSR-SR experience and many of the subsystem providers are the same. Multiple LLLWRs can be networked together. The LLLWR is meant to detect low-level intruders, and will alert Army Air Defence fire control units to cue their weapon systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.bharat-rakshak.com/aero/main.php?g2_itemId=1355 |title=LLLR Specifications |publisher=Media.bharat-rakshak.com |date=18 January 2007 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021103105/http://media.bharat-rakshak.com/aero/main.php?g2_itemId=1355 |archive-date=21 October 2022}}</ref>

* [[BEL Weapon Locating Radar]]:[[File:Weapon Locating Radar (Swathi) passes through the Rajpath, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018, in New Delhi on January 26, 2018.jpg|thumb|BEL Weapon Locating Radar (Swathi) passes on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade 2018.]]Swati, a 3D radar developed from the Rajendra fire-control radar for the Akash system, uses a [[passive electronically scanned array]] to detect multiple targets for fire correction and weapon location. The system has been developed and demonstrated to the Army and orders have been placed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_itemId=2333 |title=WLR prototype, image copyright Bharat Rakshak |publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com |date=18 January 2007 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100810111352/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_itemId=2333 |archive-date=10 August 2022}}</ref> In terms of performance, the WLR is stated to be superior to the [[AN/TPQ-37]], several of which were imported by India as an interim system while the WLR got ready. The Indian Army has ordered 28 of these units.

* Airborne Warning and Control: a new radar-based on [[active electronically scanned array]] technology. The aim of the project is to develop an in-house capability for high power AEW&C systems, with the system covering the development of an S-Band AESA array. The aircraft will also have data-links to link fighters plus communicate with the IAF's C3I infrastructure as well as a local SATCOM (satellite communication system), along with other onboard ESM and COMINT systems.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blonnet.com/2006/01/25/stories/2006012501641500.htm |title=Aircraft for AWACS to be chosen by the IAF |publisher=Blonnet.com |date=25 January 2006 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100813033613/http://www.blonnet.com/2006/01/25/stories/2006012501641500.htm |archive-date=13 August 2022}}</ref> As of 2016, the system was in advanced trials and had achieved a TRL (Technical Readiness Level) of 8/10 with trials focusing on proving its self-protection equipment.

* Supercomputing: DRDO's ANURAG developed the PACE+<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hpcwire.com/archives/5465.html |title=Report from 1995 on the initial PACE system |publisher=Hpcwire.com |date=4 May 1995 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809225656/http://www.hpcwire.com/archives/5465.html |archive-date=9 August 2022}}</ref> Supercomputer for strategic purposes for supporting its various programmes. The initial version, as detailed in 1995, had the following specifications: The system delivered a sustained performance of more than 960 Mflops (million floating operations per second) for computational [[fluid dynamics]] programmes. Pace-Plus included 32 advanced computing nodes, each with 64 megabytes (MB) of memory that can be expanded up to 256MB and a powerful front-end processor which is a [[hyperSPARC]] with a speed of 66/90/100 megahertz (MHz). Besides fluid dynamics, these high-speed computer systems were used in areas such as vision, medical imaging, signal processing, molecular modeling, neural networks and finite element analysis. The latest variant of the PACE series is the PACE ++, a 128 node parallel processing system. With a front-end processor, it has a distributed memory and message passing system. Under Project '''Chitra''', the DRDO is implementing a system with a computational speed of 2-3 Teraflops utilising commercial off the shelf components and the Open Source Linux Operating System.

* Processors and other critical items: DRDO has developed a range of processors and application specific integrated circuits for its critical projects. Many of these systems are modular, in the sense that they can be reused across different projects. These include "Pythagoras processor" to convert cartesian to polar coordinates, ANUCO, a floating point coprocessor and several others, including the ANUPAMA 32-bit processor, which is being used in several DRDO projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.electronicsforu.com/electronicsforu/articles/hits.asp?id=1106 |title=ANUPAMA processor |publisher=Electronicsforu.com |access-date=31 August 2022}}</ref>

DRDO is working on a slew of directed energy weapons (DEWs). LASTEC has identified DEWs, along with space security, cyber-security and hypersonic vehicles as focus areas in the next 15 years.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDOs-next-Star-Wars-like-weapons/articleshow/6248942.cms#ixzz3qGVfeigT|title=DRDO's next: Star Wars-like weapons|work=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020161307/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/DRDOs-next-Star-Wars-like-weapons/articleshow/6248942.cms#ixzz3qGVfeigT|archive-date=20 October 2022}}</ref> The aim is to develop laser-based weapons, deployed on airborne as well as seaborne platforms, which can intercept missiles soon after they are launched towards India in the boost phase itself. These will be part of the ballistic missile defence system being currently developed by DRDO. LASTEC is developing a 25-kilowatt laser system to hit a missile during its terminal phase at a distance of 5–7&nbsp;km. LASTEC is also working on a vehicle-mounted gas dynamic laser-based DEW system, under project Aditya, which should be ready in three years. Project Aditya is a technology demonstrator to prove beam control technology. Ultimately, solid-state lasers would be used. For US President [[Donald Trump]] visit to India in 2020, DRDO deployed the LASTEC developed vehicle-mounted gas dynamic laser-based DEW system for counter-drone operations in [[Ahmedabad]] after completion of successful trial on 21 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/how-this-drdo-made-weapon-will-safeguard-skies-during-trump-modi-s-roadshow-11582286736993.html|title=How this DRDO-made weapon will safeguard skies during Trump-Modi's roadshow|date=2020-02-21|website=Livemint|language=en|access-date=2020-03-06}}</ref> It can detect, identify and destroy low flying objects of smaller size carrying explosives or arms and ammunitions. The Aditya directed energy weapon system was first deployed during the visit of Brazilian president [[Jair Bolsonaro]] on [[Republic Day (India)|Indian Republic Day]] 2020.{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}

In view of future warfare and contactless military conflict, DRDO initiated National Directed Energy Weapons Programme in collaboration with domestic private sector industries and various public institutions. It is working on several [[directed energy weapons]] (DEW) system such as [[KALI (electron accelerator)]] based on [[electromagnetic radiation]] or [[subatomic particle]] beam to achieve short, medium and long term national goals. Initially divided into two phases, Indian Army and Indian Air Force requested minimum of 20 tactical DEWs that can destroy smaller drones and electronic warfare radar systems within 6&nbsp;km to 8&nbsp;km distance. Under phase 2, another 20 tactical DEWs will be developed that can destroy target within 15&nbsp;km to 20&nbsp;km distance which will be used against troops and vehicles from ground or air platforms. As of 2020, a truck mounted DEW of 10 kilowatt laser with range of 2&nbsp;km and portable tripod mounted 2 kilowatt DEW with range of 1&nbsp;km were demonstrated in field operation successfully.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pandit|first1=Rajat|date=14 September 2020|title=DRDO plans Star Wars-style weapons for battles of future|work=The Times of India|agency=Times News Network|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-plans-star-wars-style-weapons-for-battles-of-future/articleshow/78096712.cms|access-date=15 September 2022}}</ref> DRDO is working on 50 kilowatt DEW along with ship motion compensation systems for the Indian Navy.<ref name=":2" /> In future, DRDO plans to work on a bigger 100&nbsp;kW DEW.<ref name=":2">{{cite news|last1=M|first1=Anantha Krishnan|date=15 August 2019|title=Future technologies must be propelled by power of today's youth: DRDO chairman|publisher=On Manorama|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/nation/2019/08/15/drdo-chief-amca-india-defence-advancements.html|access-date=15 September 2022}}</ref>

* Anti-tank ammunition: DRDO developed the [[Kinetic energy penetrator|FSAPDS]] for the 125&nbsp;mm calibre, meant for India's T-72 tanks, the 120&nbsp;mm [[Kinetic energy penetrator|FSAPDS]] and [[High explosive squash head|HESH]] rounds for the [[Arjun MBT|Arjun tank]] and 105&nbsp;mm [[Kinetic energy penetrator|FSAPDS]] rounds for the Army's [[Vijayanta]] and [[T-55]] tanks. Significant amounts of 125&nbsp;mm anti-tank rounds manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board were rejected. The problems were traced to improper packaging of the charges by the OFB, leading to propellant leakage during storage at high temperatures. The locally developed rounds were rectified and requalified. Production of these local rounds was then restarted. Since 2001, over {{formatnum:130000}} rounds have been manufactured by the OFB. The DRDO said in 2005 that it had developed a Mk2 version of the 125&nbsp;mm round, with higher power propellant for greater penetration. In parallel, the OFB announced in 2006 that it was also manufacturing 125&nbsp;mm IMI ([[Israel Military Industries]]) rounds. It is believed that this might assist in improving the OFB's APFSDS manufacturing capability. These rounds and presumably the Mk2 round and will be used by both the [[T-72]] and [[T-90]] formations in the [[Indian Army]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Press Trust of India / New Delhi&nbsp;3 October 2005 |url=http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?autono=219530 |title=OFB manufacturing new 125 mm round from IMI | newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=3 October 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729034307/http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?autono=219530 |archive-date=29 July 2022}}</ref><ref>[http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2006.pdf MOD Annual Report from 2006 with details on new DRDO projects delivered, including new 125 mm MK2 FSAPDS] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927013233/http://mod.nic.in/reports/MOD-English2006.pdf |date=27 September 2007 }} [PDF File]</ref>

* [[Arjun MBT|Arjun]] tank: The penultimate design was accepted by the Indian Army and is now in series production at [[Heavy Vehicles Factory|HVF]] Avadi.[[File:Arjun MK1A field trials.jpg|thumb|Arjun MBT Mark 1A]] The [[Arjun MBT|Arjun]] follows a template similar to the tanks developed by [[Western world|western nations]], with containerised [[ammunition]] storage, with blast off panels, heavy [[Composite armour]], a 120&nbsp;mm gun ([[Rifling|rifled]] as compared to smoothbore on most other tanks), a modern FCS with high hit probability and a {{convert|1400|HP}} engine and a four-man crew. Originally designed in response to a possible Pakistani acquisition of the [[M1 Abrams]], the project fell into disfavour once it became clear that Pakistan was instead standardising on cheaper (and less capable) T type tanks {{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}. In such a milieu, acquiring the [[Arjun MBT|Arjun]] in huge numbers is simply unnecessary for the [[Indian Army]], given the additional logistic costs of standardising on an entirely new type. The [[Indian Army]] ordered 124 units in 2000 and an additional 124 units in 2010<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/images/arjun-mbt-pic1.jpg |title=A picture of the Arjun MBT |access-date=31 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511102021/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/images/arjun-mbt-pic1.jpg |archive-date=11 May 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_416.shtml |title=Gallery of armoured vehicles at |publisher=Acig.org |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827061021/http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_416.shtml |archive-date=27 August 2022}}</ref> and Mark 1A variant is already developed and ordered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=61808|title=Press Information Bureau English Releases|access-date=2 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221339/http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=61808|archive-date=3 March 2022}}</ref>

* [[Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle|Armoured Engineering Reconnaissance Vehicle]] for enabling the combat engineers to acquire and record terrain survey data. The instruments mounted on the amphibious vehicle are capable of measuring width of obstacle, bed profile, water depth and [[bearing capacity]] of soil of the obstacle in real time which are helpful in taking decisions regarding laying of tracks or building of bridges.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blonnet.com/2005/11/14/stories/2005111401961300.htm |title=AERV handed over to the Army |publisher=Blonnet.com |date=14 November 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809204810/http://www.blonnet.com/2005/11/14/stories/2005111401961300.htm |archive-date=9 August 2022}}</ref>

* Arjun Bridge Layer Tank: the BLT-Arjun is an all-new design with a scissor type bridge laying method, which helps it avoid detection from afar. It uses the chassis of the Arjun tank and can take higher weights than the BLT-72.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/jan/26sld4.jpg |title=The BLT Arjun followed by the AFFS, Image copyright Rediff.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511125842/http://specials.rediff.com/news/2006/jan/26sld4.jpg |archive-date=11 May 2022}}</ref>

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* DRDO is developing robotic soldiers and mules capable of carrying luggage up to 400&nbsp;kg at high altitudes.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/DRDO-in-the-process-of-developing-robotic-soldiers/articleshow/14693449.cms| title= DRDO in the process of developing robotic soldiers| date= 6 July 2012| work= The Times of India| url-status= live| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120705195447/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/DRDO-in-the-process-of-developing-robotic-soldiers/articleshow/14693449.cms| archive-date= 5 July 2022}}</ref>

Other sonars such as the airborne sonar Mihir are in trials, whilst work is proceeding apace on a new generation of sonars. DRDO's sonars are already present on the Indian Navy's most powerful ships. The standard fit for a front line naval ship would include the HUMSA-NG hull mounted sonar and the Nagin towed array sonar. The Mihir is a dunking sonar meant for use by the Naval ALH, working in conjunction with its Tadpole sonobuoy. The Panchendriya is in production for the [[Sindhughosh class submarine|Kilo class submarine]] upgrades.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/02/28/stories/2005022801070100.htm |title=Article on DRDO's NPOL |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=28 February 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729033000/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2005/02/28/stories/2005022801070100.htm |archive-date=29 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/mp/2002/12/30/stories/2002123000230200.htm |title=Article on DRDO's sonars |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=30 December 2002 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100729033328/http://www.hinduonnet.com/mp/2002/12/30/stories/2002123000230200.htm |archive-date=29 July 2022}}</ref>

Varunastra is developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) as an advanced heavyweight [[anti-submarine]] [[torpedo]] that is powered by 250 KWs Silver Oxide Zinc (AgOZn) batteries.<ref>{{cite web|title=AEMs for Navy|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/17/stories/2007081762271600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103071713/http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/17/stories/2007081762271600.htm|archive-date=3 November 2013|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2007-08-17|access-date=2 July 2022}}</ref> It is wire guided with active-passive [[acoustic homing]] and additionally augumented by [[Global Positioning System|GPS]]/[[NavIC]] [[satellite guidance]] mechanism.

The DRDO also developed and productionised a microprocessor controlled triple tube torpedo launcher for the [[Indian Navy]] as well as a towed torpedo decoy.<ref>{{cite news|date=8 November 2006|title=NSTL's Heavy and lightweight electrically propelled torpedoes are under production|location=Chennai, India|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/08/stories/2006110802241300.htm|url-status=dead|access-date=31 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510083211/http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/08/stories/2006110802241300.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=10 May 2022}}</ref>

DRDO's labs have been part of projects to develop sophisticated command and control systems for the Navy, such as the EMCCA (Equipment Modular for Command and Control Application) which ties together various sensors and data systems. The EMCCA system gives commanders on the ship a consolidated tactical picture and adds to the ship's maritime combat power.<ref>{{cite news |author=Rahul Singh |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1223686,curpg-2.cms |title=Article on EMCCA |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=7 September 2005 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815021351/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1223686%2Ccurpg-2.cms |archive-date=15 August 2022}}</ref>

The [[Agni-V]] missile is an [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] meant for long-range deterrence. The Agni-V is the newest version and has the longest range of up to 5000–6000&nbsp;km. Agni-V would also carry [[Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle]] payloads and will have [[countermeasure]]s against [[Anti-ballistic missile]] systems. It was successfully test-fired on 19 April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-plans-to-test-fire-Agni-5-says-scientific-advisor-to-defence-minister/articleshow/11875733.cms|title=India plans to test fire Agni 5, says scientific advisor to defence minister|work=The Times of India|access-date=2 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213235923/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-plans-to-test-fire-Agni-5-says-scientific-advisor-to-defence-minister/articleshow/11875733.cms|archive-date=13 February 2022}}</ref> The missile will utilise a canister and will be launched from it. Sixty percent of the missile will be similar to the Agni-III missile. Advanced technologies like [[ring laser gyroscope]] and [[accelerometer]] will be used in the new missile.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/27/stories/2008112759741200.htm |title=Agni-V design completed; to be test-fired in 2010 |date=27 November 2008 |access-date=31 August 2010 |location=Chennai, India |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510083221/http://www.hindu.com/2008/11/27/stories/2008112759741200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=10 May 2022}}</ref>

The Akash system cleared its user trials with the Indian Air Force in 2007. The user trials had the Akash intercept flying targets at ITR, Chandipur. The Akash missile struck its targets in every test. The [[Indian Air force]] has since been satisfied with the performance of the missile and ordered two squadrons of the Akash, with a squadron having eight launchers<ref>{{cite news|author=Ajai Shukla|date=23 January 2008|url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=lmnu2&subLeft=1&autono=311447&tab=r|title=Missile mission meets target|newspaper=Business Standard India|publisher=Business-standard.com|access-date=31 August 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511142259/http://www.business-standard.com/common/news_article.php?leftnm=lmnu2&subLeft=1&autono=311447&tab=r|archive-date=11 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-12/27/content_7322275.htm |title=Indian air force to induct indigenous SA missiles |publisher=News.xinhuanet.com |date=27 December 2007 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110174815/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-12/27/content_7322275.htm |archive-date=10 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.akashsam.com|title=Akash missile|access-date=2 July 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623062136/http://akashsam.com/|archive-date=23 June 2022}}</ref>

The Indian Air Force placed an order for an additional six squadrons of the Akash SAM in 2010, with an order of 750 missiles (125 per squadron). This order makes a total of a 1000 Akash SAMs on order for the Indian Air Force for eight squadrons.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/missile-boost-for-bel/84783/on |title=Missile boost for BEL |newspaper=Business Standard India |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=3 February 2010 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224052937/http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/missile-boost-for-bel/84783/on |archive-date=24 December 2022}}</ref> In June 2010, the Defence Acquisition Council placed an order of the Akash missile system, valued at {{INRConvert|12500|c|1}}. [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] will be the system integrator and nodal production agency for the Akash Army variant.

The Trishul (Trident) is a short range [[surface-to-air missile]] developed by [[India]]. It was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation as a part of the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program]]. It can also be used as an [[Sea skimmer|anti-sea skimmer]] from a ship against low flying attacking missiles.<ref name="Trishul">{{cite web|url=http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=Trishul.jsp|title=About Trishul|publisher=DRDO|access-date=30 November 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055411/http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=Trishul.jsp|archive-date=4 March 2022}}</ref> Trishul has a range of {{convert|9|km|abbr=on}}<ref name="DRDO">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipcs.org/article/military/drdos-integrated-guided-missile-development-programme-2480.html|title=DRDO's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme|publisher=ipcs.org|access-date=30 November 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208124957/http://www.ipcs.org/article/military/drdos-integrated-guided-missile-development-programme-2480.html|archive-date=8 December 2022}}</ref> It is powered by a dual thrust propulsion stage using high-energy [[solid propellant]].<ref name="Trishul"/> Trishul weighs {{convert|130|kg|abbr=on}} and is capable of carrying a {{convert|15|kg|abbr=on}} warhead.

The Trishul missile project was commissioned in 1983 as a part of [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program]]. The project was to be completed by 1992 and the missile would be fitted to [[Brahmaputra-class frigate]]s as an [[Sea skimmer|anti-sea skimmer]].<ref name="Navy">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/interviews/indian-navy-anti-missile-defence-systems/|title=Indian navy missile defence|publisher=indiadefencereview.com|access-date=30 November 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125121159/http://www.indiandefencereview.com/interviews/indian-navy-anti-missile-defence-systems/|archive-date=25 November 2022}}</ref> In 1985, Trishul made its first unguided flight from [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]], [[Sriharikota]]. The missile made its first full range guided flight in 1989. In 1992, the missile was successfully tested against a target and reached [[Supersonic speed|Mach 2]] speed.<ref name="Navy"/> In 1997, the associated radar systems for detecting the incoming sea-skimmer were operational. The launch system was developed by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] in 1998.<ref name="Navy"/> In 2003, [[Government of India]] announced that the missile will be a [[technology demonstrator]] and de-linked it from other projects. The missile was successfully test-fired in 2005.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_Successfully_Tests_Trishul_Missile.html|title=India Successfully Tests Trishul Missile|date=8 December 2005|publisher=spacewar.com|access-date=30 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208094319/http://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_Successfully_Tests_Trishul_Missile.html|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The development cost of the programme was {{INRConvert|2.826|b}} and the [[Minister of Defence (India)|Defence minister]] announced the official closure of the programme in 2008.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-announces-closure-of-work-on-Trishul-missile/articleshow/2819873.cms|title=Govt announces closure of work on Trishul missile|date=27 February 2008|work=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827221834/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-announces-closure-of-work-on-Trishul-missile/articleshow/2819873.cms|archive-date=27 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2191764,curpg-1.cms |title=Trishul gets another lease of life |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=18 October 2006 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091110060941/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2191764%2Ccurpg-1.cms |archive-date=10 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/aero/20070319_develop.htm |title=Maitri LLQRM |publisher=Domain-b.com |date=20 March 2007 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100810114624/http://www.domain-b.com/aero/20070319_develop.htm |archive-date=10 August 2022}}</ref>

The Nag anti-tank guided missile was cleared for production in July 2009 and there are uncorroborated reports since that it may be purchased by [[Tanzania]], [[Botswana]] and [[Morocco]].<ref name="export">{{cite news|title=India seeks to boost military exports to Gulf|url=http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/India_seeks_to_boost_military_exports_to_Gulf___-nid-18916.html|author=IANS|publisher=SiliconIndia.com|author-link=Indo-Asian News Service|date=20 March 2003|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511105844/http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/India_seeks_to_boost_military_exports_to_Gulf___-nid-18916.html|archive-date=11 May 2022}}</ref> The Nag will complement the existing Russian [[9M113 Konkurs|9M113 Konkurs Anti-tank guided missile]] and European missile [[MILAN]] in Indian usage, both of which are manufactured under licence by Bharat Dynamics Limited.

The DRDO has been responsible for the navigational systems on the BrahMos, aspects of its propulsion, airframe and seeker, plus its Fire Control Systems, Mobile Command posts and Transporter Erector Launcher.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.domain-b.com/defence/def_prod/20071231_hypersonic.html |title=BrahMos to roll out of Keltec unit in three years, hypersonic version under development |publisher=domain-b.com |date=31 December 2007 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811144543/http://www.domain-b.com/defence/def_prod/20071231_hypersonic.html |archive-date=11 August 2022}}</ref>

Prahaar is a solid-fueled surface-to-surface guided short-range tactical ballistic missile developed by DRDO of India. It would be equipped with omni-directional warheads and could be used for hitting both tactical and strategic targets. It has a range of about 150&nbsp;km. It was successfully test-fired on 21 July 2011 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2154015.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=India all set to test new short-range tactical missile | date=3 July 2011 | first=Y. | last=Mallikarjun | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112211729/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2154015.ece | archive-date=12 November 2022}}</ref>

The entire system was tested in November 2006, under the Prithvi Air Defence Exercise, when a prototype AXO missile intercepted another [[Prithvi missile]] at a height of {{convert|50|km|0|abbr=on}}. This test was preceded by an "electronic test" in which an actual target missile was launched, but the entire interceptor system was tested electronically, albeit no actual interceptor was launched. This test was successful in its entirety. The AAD Missile was tested in December 2007 which successfully intercepted a modified Prithvi missile simulating the [[M9 Anti-tank Rocket Launcher|M-9]] and [[M-11 Shtorm|M-11]] class of ballistic missiles. Interception happened at an altitude of {{convert|15|km|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/07/stories/2007120750160100.htm|title=Interceptor missile test-fired|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080107212831/http://www.hindu.com/2007/12/07/stories/2007120750160100.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2007-12-07|archive-date=7 January 2022}}</ref>

''K-6 missile'' is [[Intercontinental ballistic missile|intercontinental-range]] submarine launched missile being developed by DRDO. It will be have the range of 6000–8000&nbsp;km. It will also carry the payload of 2 tonnes. It will enable the [[Indian Navy|Navy]]'s submarine to aim any country while patrolling in the "safe haven".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-significance-of-ins-arihant-nuclear-submarine-navy-5436432/|title=The significance of Arihant|last=Prakash|first=Arun |author-link=Arun Prakash|date=2018-11-07|website=[[The Indian Express]]|language=en-IN|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910021001/https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-significance-of-ins-arihant-nuclear-submarine-navy-5436432/|archive-date=10 September 2019|access-date=2019-10-22}}</ref><ref name="IndiaToday2017">{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-big-story/story/20171218-india-ballistic-missile-submarine-k-6-submarine-launched-drdo-1102085-2017-12-10|title=A peek into India's top secret and costliest defence project, nuclear submarines|last=Unnithan|first=Sandeep|date=December 10, 2017|newspaper=[[India Today]]|accessdate=22 October 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420153431/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/the-big-story/story/20171218-india-ballistic-missile-submarine-k-6-submarine-launched-drdo-1102085-2017-12-10|archive-date=20 April 2022}}</ref>

[[Communication-Centric Intelligence Satellite]] is an advanced [[reconnaissance satellite]], being developed by DRDO. It will be India's first officially declared spy satellite and according to [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]] it should be in the sky by 2014.<ref name="DN">{{cite news|url=http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=old&id=239|title=India Making Strides in Satellite Technology|newspaper=Defence News|access-date=26 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606194638/http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=old&id=239|archive-date=6 June 2022}}</ref> This satellite will help Indian [[Intelligence agency|intelligence agencies]] to significantly boost surveillance of [[terror camp]]s in neighbouring countries.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched a {{INRConvert|100|c|1}} project in R&D in the area of gas turbines, a DRDO official said in April 2010. Under the initiative of DRDO's Aeronautics Research and Development Board, R&D projects, which need investment in the region of {{INRConvert|50|l|1}} to {{INRConvert|5|c|1}}, would be considered for funding. GTRE was the nodal agency to spearhead this venture, called GATET<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesBeta/20100407/4998555801521496313.htm |title=Sakaal Times |date=7 April 2010 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110510063554/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesBeta/20100407/4998555801521496313.htm |archive-date=10 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sahilonline.org/english/news.php?catID=statenews&nid=7777 |title=SahilOnline English News:: Rajdhani derails near Kolkata, sabotage not ruled out – Reflection of the TRUTH |publisher=Sahilonline.org |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620132003/http://sahilonline.org/english/news.php?catID=statenews&nid=7777 |archive-date=20 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2688&Itemid=2 |title=MACHINIST – DRDO launches Gas Turbine Enabling Technology Initiative [GATET&#93; at GTRE |publisher=Machinist.in |date=8 April 2010 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123170640/http://machinist.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2688&Itemid=2 |archive-date=23 November 2022}}</ref>