China & India — Defence Research and Development Organisation
12 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jun 03, 2026
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Domestic
China: Adversary; its PL-15E missile supplied to Pakistan prompted development of Astra Mark 2.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: Developed the Astra and Pralay missiles; its technologies will be produced by private firms.
Jul 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China>>> is indirectly affected as Vietnam>>> and Philippines>>>, which have overlapping maritime claims with China>>> in the South China Sea, strengthen their deterrence capabilities by acquiring BrahMos missiles.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: India — Defence Research and Development Organisation>>> is an Indian government agency involved in the joint development of the BrahMos missile system, contributing to India>>>'s defense manufacturing capabilities.
May 30, 2026 · 21 articles
International
China: China>>> is mentioned for allegedly backing Pakistan>>> during '2025 India–Pakistan conflict', indicating its involvement in regional geopolitics.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: The India — Defence Research and Development Organisation is mentioned as a key entity in India's efforts to advance defense research and technology, with new policies for technology transfer and free access to patents for Indian industry.
May 19, 2026 · 26 articles
International
China: China's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific is a backdrop to the pact, which may be seen as a counterbalance, potentially increasing regional tensions.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: DRDO will deepen R&D cooperation with Japan's ATLA, potentially advancing defence technology development.
Aug 19, 2026 · 49 articles
Domestic
China: China is pursuing military-grade AS-HAPS and has been spotted using high-altitude balloons, including over India.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: DRDO conducted a successful technology demonstration in May 2025, validating the airship concept at 17 km altitude.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: China is one of the few countries with indigenous AEW&C capability; India's development may be seen as a strategic counterbalance.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: DRDO partners with a private firm for a flagship programme, leveraging its research expertise while sharing development responsibilities.
Jul 22, 2026 · 16 articles
International
China: China's growing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific was an underlying concern, though not directly cited in agreements.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: Will collaborate with Australia's Defence Science and Technology Group under PACTS.
Jul 04, 2026 · 168 articles
Tech
China: China is a competitor in space. India's private launch success adds to regional space rivalry.
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: DRDO collaborates with ISRO on defense technologies. The private space growth may benefit defense applications.
Jul 17, 2026 · 29 articles
International
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: The India — Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) collaborated with the India — Strategic Forces Command (SFC) to carry out the successful launch of the Agni-Prime missile.
Sep 25, 2025 · 10 articles
International
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: The India — Defence Research and Development Organisation jointly developed the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8 with Sigma Advanced Systems, which will be manufactured in Morocco.
Sep 19, 2025 · 6 articles
International
India — Defence Research and Development Organisation: The India — Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted multiple flight tests, demonstrating India's advanced missile defense and anti-ship capabilities, enhancing its reputation and technological prowess.
Jun 12, 2026 · 28 articles
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