Indian Defence and Technological Innovations

• Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX): The initiative works with the Atal Innovation Mission to support start-ups and MSMEs in developing new defence technologies.
• VSHORADS: A 4th generation, portable missile system designed to protect against air threats at short distances. The DRDO successfully tested the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) three times in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
• Taiwan Receives Harpoon Missiles: Taiwan received its first shipment of Harpoon Missile Systems from the USA.
• Ocean-24 Exercise: A large-scale naval exercise between Russia and China in the Sea of Japan.
• ABHED Bulletproof Jacket: Developed by DRDO and IIT Delhi, the advanced lightweight bulletproof jackets offer improved protection.
• KAZIND-2024: The 8th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan.
• Zorawar Tank: DRDO has developed India’s first locally-made tank specifically designed for mountain warfare, named Zorawar.
• India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH: A joint military exercise between India and Oman.