{"id":8548,"date":"2026-01-01T19:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=8548"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:20:35","slug":"weapon-systems-developed-by-drdo-proved-decisive-in-op-sindoor-rajnath","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/weapon-systems-developed-by-drdo-proved-decisive-in-op-sindoor-rajnath\/","title":{"rendered":"Weapon systems developed by DRDO proved decisive in ‘Op Sindoor’: Rajnath"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calls for continued innovation, pvt sector engagement, rapid tech advancements<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Delhi, Jan 01: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role in Operation Sindoor.<\/p>\n

While addressing a gathering on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh, according to the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said, \u201cThe weapon systems developed by DRDO were crucial during Operation Sindoor, demonstrating the organisation\u2019s professionalism and commitment towards safeguarding national interests.\u201d<\/p>\n

He commended DRDO for strengthening India\u2019s indigenous defence capabilities by providing the Armed Forces with state-of-the-art equipment, which performed seamlessly during the operation and bolstered the morale of personnel on the field.<\/p>\n

Singh also expressed confidence that DRDO will soon achieve the creation of the Sudarshan Chakra, an air defence system announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address in 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder this initiative, DRDO is tasked with equipping vital installations with comprehensive aerial protection over the next decade. Operation Sindoor underscored the critical importance of air defence in modern warfare, and I am confident that DRDO will accomplish this goal soon,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Defence Minister praised DRDO for not only creating advanced technology but also building public trust.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the organisation\u2019s collaboration with private industry, academia, and start-ups, which has contributed to a synergetic defence ecosystem. \u201cDRDO has consistently improved its systems, processes, and working methods\u2014from procurement and project management to engaging with start-ups and MSMEs\u2014making work easier, faster, and more reliable,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Singh urged DRDO to continue aligning with the rapidly evolving technological landscape and develop products relevant to current and future defence requirements.<\/p>\n

He encouraged the organisation to focus on innovation and explore areas that could further enhance private sector participation. Emphasising continuous learning and development, he said, \u201cTechnology, innovation, and new domains of warfare are advancing rapidly, making yesterday\u2019s knowledge obsolete. We must continue learning and challenging ourselves to pave the way for the next generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

During his visit to the DRDO headquarters, Singh was briefed by DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat and Secretary of Defence R&D on the organisation\u2019s 2025 achievements, ongoing R&D activities, industry collaborations, and the roadmap for 2026. Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, DGs, corporate directors, and senior DRDO scientists were also present.<\/p>\n

The Defence Minister called for sustained efforts in deep tech and next-generation technologies, stating that such advancements will enhance national capabilities and strengthen India\u2019s defence ecosystem. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Calls for continued innovation, pvt sector engagement, rapid tech advancements New Delhi, Jan 01: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) played a decisive role in Operation Sindoor. While addressing a gathering on the occasion of 68th Foundation Day of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh, according to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-news","category-kt-front"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8548"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8550,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8548\/revisions\/8550"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}