“We feel Tessy Thomas serves as a role model and an inspiration for women scientists to achieve their dreams and have their feet planted in both worlds successfully,” In January, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told the Indian Science Congress that Ms Thomas is an example of a “woman making her mark in a traditionally male […]
World won’t wait for you, PM Narendra Modi tells laggard DRDO
Rajat Pandit,TNN | Aug 21, 2014, 05.46 AM IST NEW DELHI: The “Chalta Hai” attitude will no longer do. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the DRDO to ensure delivery of cutting-edge weapon systems to the armed forces in time to keep India ahead in the national security arena. Though the stern message was couched […]
India, US agree on arms deal, but technology transfer remains key
Rajat Pandit, TNN | Aug 9, 2014, 05.34AM IST NEW DELHI: India and the US on Friday agreed to go in for co-development and co-production of advanced weapon systems, with Washington pushing New Delhi for early decisions on offers ranging from the next-generation Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). But India […]
Desi defence showpieces powered by videshi parts
Rajat Pandit, TNN Jan 13, 2014, 01.39AM IST NEW DELHI: The Tejas light combat aircraft, 30 years in the making, is just 60% indigenous as of now. The story of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank is even worse. First sanctioned in May 1974, 55% of the tank is still made of imported parts. This […]
Don’t delay Light Combat Aircraft project: Anthony to DRDO
Rajat Pandit, TNN Nov 6, 2013, 08.19PM IST NEW DELHI: Defence minister A K Antony on Wednesday directed the DRDO to ensure that the operational deadlines for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, first sanctioned 30 years to replace the ageing MiG-21s, are not delayed yet again. Addressing the parliamentary consultative committee on defence, Antony said […]
DRDO revamp still in doldrums
Rajat Pandit, TNN | Aug 13, 2012, 01.45AM IST NEW DELHI: Like the unending developmental saga of Tejas light combat aircraft, now 30 years in the making, the much-touted revamp of the Defence Research and Development Organisation also seems to be progressing at a glacial pace. Over four years after the Rama Rao Committee (RRC) […]
DRDO muddles through 439 projects
DRDO muddles through 439 projects Rajat Pandit, TNN Aug 16, 2006, 03.01am IST NEW DELHI: From missiles, radars and electronic warfare programmes to even juices, mosquito repellents and titanium dental implants, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) does it all. And, by and large, flounders in them all, with technical glitches, time and cost […]
Sanctioned in ’83, LCA Tejas is yet to take off
Sanctioned in ’83, LCA Tejas is yet to take off Rajat Pandit, TNN Feb 12, 2008, 01.55am IST NEW DELHI: When defence minister A K Antony witnesses a flight demonstration of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Bangalore on Tuesday, he should take a close look at the fighter which typifies all that is wrong […]
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 […]
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 […]
