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 […]
Antony tells defence PSUs to get their act together
Antony tells defence PSUs to get their act together TNN Feb 15, 2007, 01.36am IST NEW DELHI: Perform or perish. defence minister A K Antony used the platform of an awards function on Wednesday to deliver this blunt message to defence PSUs, ordnance factories and, of course, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In […]
DRDO lets loose ‘missiles’ at armed forces
DRDO lets loose ‘missiles’ at armed forces TNN May 27, 2010, 04.40am IST NEW DELHI: After public bickering among Cabinet ministers, here comes the sharp divide in the defence establishment. With PM Manmohan Singh, defence minister A K Antony and others watching, the faultlines that underlie the embittered DRDO-armed forces relationship erupted into plain view […]
The case to support the indigenous LCA programme
The case to support the indigenous LCA programme Ashok Parthasarathi and Raman Puri The facts with regard to perceived cost and time overruns and performance shortfalls in perspective There have been several articles in the press critical of projects of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in general, and specifically the programme relating to […]
Panel wants overhaul in DRDO’s set-up
Panel wants overhaul in DRDO’s set-up Rajat Pandit, TNN Mar 19, 2007, 12.13am IST NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken yet another hit. After being slammed for huge time and cost overruns in virtually all its projects, a parliamentary committee has now called for DRDO’s drastic overhaul if it’s to supply cutting-edge […]
Need to revamp, give us roadmap in a fortnight: Govt tells DRDO —-Manu Pubby Posted: Sun Apr 27 2008, 00:36 hrs New Delhi, April 26:
Need to revamp, give us roadmap in a fortnight: Govt tells DRDO Manu Pubby Posted: Sun Apr 27 2008, 00:36 hrs New Delhi, April 26: Barely a month after receiving the first ever external review report on the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the government has decided to revamp the research body to fix […]
DRDO turns to NRIs to reverse brain drain
DRDO turns to NRIs to reverse brain drain Rajat Pandit, TNN Mar 13, 2008, 03.09am IST NEW DELHI: Pack your bags, return to India and work in the cutting-edge defence technology arena to bolster the country’s military strength. Often lambasted for huge time and cost overruns in strategic projects, the Defence Research and Development Organisation now […]
‘DRDO must avoid delays in defence projects’
TNN Apr 12, 2008, 03.09am IST NEW DELHI: Indicating that the Defence Research and Development Organization was in for a major revamp, defence minister A K Antony on Friday said cost and time overruns would no longer do in crucial defence projects. “We are in the process of introducing several innovations to streamline and make more […]
DRDO gets vote of confidence to meet defence needs
TNN Jun 4, 2008, 02.05am IST NEW DELHI: In view of some Western countries unwilling to part with strategic defence technologies, the government on Tuesday said it would further strengthen the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for providing strategic defence with suitable delivery systems. Amid concerns expressed by members of a Parliamentary consultative committee on […]
Arjun under fire, Army wants another MBT — Manu Pubby Posted: Sat Apr 26 2008, 23:54 hrs NEW DELHI, APRIL 25:
The latest round of user trials has made it clear that even after 30 years of development, Arjun Tank comes nowhere near meeting minimum operational requirements of the Army. However, what is worrying the top brass is that DRDO’s insistence on inducting larger numbers of the indigenous tank will come in the way of a […]
If wishes were horses……….Manoj Joshi October 18, 2006
There is a time in the life of many a business establishment — and a marriage — when the realisation dawns that things are not working. The only options are to close shop or get a divorce. Government behemoths are a tad different, but even then, we think the time has come for terminating the […]
