Why in the news?
DRDO has handed over seven indigenous defence technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Armed Services.
Technologies Transferred
- High-Voltage Power Supply for Airborne Self-Protection Jammers
Enhances protection of aircraft from radar guided threats - Tide-Efficient Gangway for Naval Jetties
Assists safe crew movement in high tidal variation zones - Advanced VLF-HF Switching Matrix System
Efficient communication routing in naval platforms - VLF Loop Aerials for Underwater Platforms
Underwater long-range communication support - Indigenous Waterjet Propulsion System for Fast Interceptor Craft
Marine propulsion technology aiding coastal security - Process for Recovery of Lithium Precursors from Used Lithium-ion Batteries
Supports strategic material recycling and energy security - Long-Life Seawater Battery System
Provides sustained power for underwater surveillance
About the TDF Scheme
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| Consider the following statements: (2023)
1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at sub-sonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
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