Dr Kamat is a Helpless Head of DRDO because during his one-year extension he is not able to preforms his responsibilities given by GOI. Like first and most important task was to implementing Dr Raghwan Committee recommendations why because he has not had the charisma to convenience his colleges the clear massage of PMO vision […]
Narayana Murthy named Director of RCI, DRDO
14 September2016 – BuisnessLine – The HIDU HYDERABAD, SEP 14.: BHVS Narayana Murthy, an expert in Avionics has been appointed as Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), Hyderabad. During the past three decades he has made contributions towards design, development and delivery of onboard computers, Missile launch processors, real-time mission software […]
Embraer aircraft deal: Defence Ministry asks CBI to probe allegations
By: PTI | New Delhi – September 14, 2016 -The New Indian Express The deal for purchase of three Embraer aircraft during the UPA regime has kicked up dust with US authorities going into alleged payment of kickbacks. The Defence Ministry has asked the CBI to probe allegations that kickbacks were paid in the USD […]
DRDO sets timeline for fixing grievances to discourage direct complaint to PM Modi
By Pradip R. Sagar 14 September 2016 The New Indian Express NEW DELHI: As scientists involved in defence research continue to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with their grievances, DRDO headquarters has asked all its department heads to take timely action on these complaints to avoid direct communication with PM or Defence minister. Following […]
CBI will probe Embraer deal if evidence of criminality found, says Parrikar
September 11, 2016 – THE HINDU ‘Will make a statement only after studying the DRDO report’ Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said he might recommend a CBI probe into the Embraer aircraft deal if it displayed “criminal nature” after the DRDO wrote to the Brazilian company seeking details of the deal involving three EMB […]
CBI may probe Embraer deal, if needed, hints Parrikar
ANI | Sep 11, 2016,- The Times of India VADODARA: With the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) writing to Brazilian company Embraer, seeking details on a report that it employed an agent to sell three EMB 145 aircraft to the DRDO in 2008, defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday asserted that if the issues […]
India-Embraer jet deal under scanner for graft, Defence Ministry seeks firm’s reply within 15 days
Jugal R Purohit, New Delhi, September 10, 2016 – Indiatoday.in “We are as surprised as anyone else. If there was an investigation, they should have informed us. This is mentioned in the contract,” said a senior Defence Ministry source. Rocked by allegations of corruption in its deal with Brazilian aviation firm Embraer, which is under […]
After Agusta cloud, Embraer deal under scanner
NEW DELHI, September 10, 2016 – THE HINDU Brazilian aircraft major Embraer is alleged to have resorted to bribes, used middlemen to secure contracts. India has asked an explanation from the Brazilian aircraft-maker Embraer following media reports of an international investigation into the alleged payment of bribes to secure an aircraft deal in 2008. Embraer […]
DRDO to seek explanation from Embraer over kickback allegation
By: PTI | New Delhi | Published:September 10, The New Indian Express The deal was signed in 2008 between Embraer and the DRDO for three aircraft equipped with indigenous radars for AEW&C (airborne early warning and control systems). India’s defence research agency DRDO will seek explanation and details from Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer over […]
DRDO Scientist using Army Havaldars as Bonded Labour
To, 26th August 2016 Shri Manohar Parrikar, Defence Minister, Room No -104 South Block, New Delhi-110011 Subject: DRDO Scientist using Army Havaldars as Bonded Labour Sir, You will be surprise to know that it is fashion in DRDO that scientists using Army Jawan specially drivers in their official as well as personal car. Earlier […]
Army to shoot with its own design
By Pradip R Sagar 21 August 2016 – The Sunday Standard NEW DELHI: When India is facing numerous cross-border troubles, terror and Naxal threats and insurgency in the Northeast, the Indian Army is operating in combat zones with sub-standard assault rifles. With the Army on the lookout for a worthy successor to the homemade INSAS […]
