India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has received DRDO’s AI enabled satellite imaging system Prajna to strengthen internal security and counter terrorism operations. The move adds real time imaging capability for surveillance and faster threat assessment. Separately, the Indian Navy tested the Air Droppable Container ADC 150, designed to speed delivery of essential supplies to ships at sea.
DRDO chief Samir Kamat says space is set to become the deciding factor in future conflicts, leaving India to rapidly close capability gaps. He calls for a whole-of-nation push as DRDO partners with startups, MSMEs, and academia, while urging a major jump in R&D spending. The defence R&D budget is set to double, aiming for sovereign space tech and resilient assets.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
