The calibre choice aims to strike a balance between the lower recoil of 5.56mm and the higher stopping power of 7.62mm.

These rifles use a larger cartridge than the 5.56 mm INSAS rifles that were also developed by DRDO about three decades ago.

India has historically relied on imported small arms, leading to substantial foreign exchange expenditures and ...

Kurnool: Palakolanu and its adjoining villages—Kuppalapadu and Uyyalavada—in Orvakal mandal of Kurnool district have become the focal point of national attention after the Defence Research and ...

The DRDO has successfully tested the 'Gaurav' glide bomb, a long-range precision strike weapon with a range of over 100 km.

New Delhi: India’s 30-kilowatt laser weapon has demonstrated the capability to destroy aircraft, missiles, and drones. This is seen as a major development that promises to boost the country’s ...