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Union Minister Sanjay Seth visited the DRDO missile complex in Hyderabad, praising scientists for their contributions to self-reliant defence systems. He reviewed key missile programs, including Astra and scramjet engine projects. His visit coincided with successful test-firings of Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles. The minister emphasized strengthening India's defence capabilities through indigenous innovation.

Key Points: MoS Sanjay Seth Praises DRDO Scientists at Hyderabad Missile Complex

  • Sanjay Seth reviews missile programs at DRDO Hyderabad
  • Visits Astra Mk-I and scramjet engine facilities
  • Discusses indigenous navigation systems with RCI
  • Visit coincides with successful Prithvi-II and Agni-I missile tests
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MoS Sanjay Seth visits missile complex in Hyderabad, hails DRDO scientists

Union Minister Sanjay Seth commends DRDO scientists for advancing India's missile and weapon systems during Hyderabad visit.

"DRDO scientists are playing a crucial role in building 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' through state-of-the-art weapon systems. – Ministry of Defence"

Hyderabad, July 18

Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Friday, commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists for playing a crucial role in building "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" through realisation of state-of-the-art weapon systems, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.

He exhorted the scientific community to continue strengthening the Armed Forces to face any challenges in the current scenario.

The Union Minister visited the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex at DRDO in Hyderabad.

During his two-day visit, Union Minister Seth reviewed the Missiles and Weapon Systems programme being pursued by Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) of Missile Cluster Labs.

He visited various work centres of DRDL, including Astra Mk-I and Astra Mk-II, vertically-launched short-range surface-to-air missile and scramjet engine facilities, a Defence Ministry statement said.

He was briefed about the status of the projects by distinguished scientist and Director General (Missiles and Strategic Systems), U. Raja Babu and DRDL director G.A. Srinivasa Murthy.

The Union Minister also visited various critical work centres of RCI, where RCI director Anindya Biswas apprised him of the progress of the indigenous navigation/aviation systems, onboard computer division and imaging infra-red seeker facilities.

The Ministry of Defence in a press statement said, "Sanjay Seth also visited various critical work centres of RCI, where Director, RCI Anindya Biswas apprised him of the progress of the Indigenous Navigation/Aviation Systems, Onboard Computer Division & Imaging Infra-Red Seeker facilities."

Union Minister Seth's two-day visit to the DRDO complex culminated on a day when the country successfully carried out the test-firing of two of its key strategic assets -- the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II and the ballistic missile Agni-I.

The test-firing was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the launches were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command as part of routine training and validation exercises.

Both missiles successfully met all operational objectives and technical parameters, the Ministry said in a statement.

The tests validated key capabilities, reaffirming the reliability and accuracy of India's nuclear-capable delivery systems, it added.

- IANS

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Ananya R
While I appreciate the progress, I hope the government also focuses on improving working conditions and salaries for our scientists. They deserve better facilities and recognition.
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Vikram M
The missile tests coinciding with the minister's visit seems too convenient. Hope this isn't just for show. We need real progress, not PR stunts.
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Priya S
Naming the complex after Dr. Kalam is so fitting! He was truly the missile man of India. His vision continues to inspire our scientists ✨
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I'm impressed by the technological advancements here. The Astra Mk-II development is particularly noteworthy. Keep it up!
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Karthik V
Hope these indigenous systems get deployed quickly to our armed forces. Too often we see delays between development and implementation. Jai Hind!

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