Defence R&D

DRDO water purifier for surviving in post NBC survival

DRDO has created water purifier system (WPS) for surviving post Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) attack scenarios for Indian Armed Forces. It has researched extensively on Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane for this dual-use technology. NBC WPS was developed under the Indian Army (IA) General Staff Qualitative Requirement (GSQR) on Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) safety. [...]



DRDO tests self-sustaining and energy efficient shelter for soldiers at Siachen Glacier

A respite on the way for the Indian Army soldiers manning their posts at dizzying heights of Siachen glacier, fighting not only the enemy but also the freezing subzero weather. A self-sustaining and energy efficient shelter for use in extreme cold conditions has been developed by DRDO. What’s special about this shelter is that it [...]



Enhancing Indian Soldiers’ Performance at High Altitudes

The operational needs of the Indian Army has forced it to deploy its men to work at altitudes of 9000 ft. to 20000 ft. At high altitudes of the Eastern and Western Himalayas, rarefied atmosphere with low Oxygen availability can affect both physical as well as mental performance of the soldier. An Indian soldier, who [...]