• Stealth Detection, Precision Strike and Anti-Submarine Warfare: DRDO Impresses
  • DRDO Takes India’s Defence Innovation Story to the Global Stage in Paris

By Sangeeta Saxena

Parc Des Exhibitions, Paris. 19 June 2026. As nations across the world accelerate military modernisation in response to evolving security challenges, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is showcasing the country’s growing technological capabilities at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s premier land, air defence and security exhibitions being held in Paris, France. Reflecting the spirit of ‘Make in India, Make for the World’, DRDO’s participation highlights India’s emergence as a developer of advanced, combat-proven defence technologies capable of meeting both domestic and international requirements. Through a carefully selected display of cutting-edge systems spanning surveillance, precision strike, air defence and anti-submarine warfare, DRDO is presenting the strength of India’s indigenous research, innovation and defence-industrial ecosystem to a global audience.

DRDO is primarily engaged in system definition, design and development of many state-of-the-art military systems and technologies for realising the goals of ‘Make in India and Make for the World’ like Missiles and missile-based Air Defence System, Light Combat Aircraft, Main Battle Tanks, Gun System, UAVs, Counter UAVs System, Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher, Radars, Naval Systems and Soldier Support System. In doing so with its industry production partners, DRDO has catalyzed the military-industrial ecosystem in India.

Many indigenously developed DRDO systems have been inducted into the Indian Armed Forces, after extensive field evaluation. These DRDO systems attain benchmark of international standards and, therefore, created an interest among several nations and many of them have also been exported. DRDO along with Indian industry is capable to produce quality defence systems for export, which would help in establishing and nurturing a long term relationships with friendly countries as well as strengthening their Defence Forces and Homeland Security.

This year four systems model are on display namely. First is Multi-static Surveillance Radar (MSR): This Surveillance System is a counter stealth system of systems integrated with three complimentary multistatic Technologies namely Passive Coherent Location Radar (PCLR), Multi-static Surveillance Radar (MSR), and MSR and Passive Emitter Tracker (PET) for detection and tracking of stealth and low observable targets. The system provides Covert Anti-ARM operation and Jammer resistant operation.

Second is Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR)- An all weather indirect fire guided artillery rocket system. A battery of six launchers can fire salvo of 48 rockets in 44 seconds on 48 different targets up to range of 120 km with accuracy less than 30 m CEP. The system is capable of neutralising critical enemy targets at longer ranges.

Third is the Very Short-Range Air Defense System (VSHORADS) – VSHORADS weapon is technologically advanced and 4th gen system capable to intercept highly manoeuvring aerial targets, easy to discriminate flares & immune to jamming, easy to operate and hit to kill capable..

Fourth is the Advanced Light Weight Torpedo (ALWT): ALWT is an anti-submarine torpedo designed for launch from ships and aircraft to neutralize underwater threats. Developed for modern Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), ALWT combines high precision, advanced guidance, and superior operational capabilities, making it comparable to the best lightweight torpedoes in the world.

Over the decades, DRDO has emerged as the principal architect of India’s indigenous combat capability, designing and developing a wide spectrum of military equipment that today forms the backbone of the Indian Armed Forces. Its portfolio spans strategic and tactical missile systems such as Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Astra and BrahMos (jointly developed), advanced air defence systems, artillery and rocket systems including Pinaka, electronic warfare suites, radars, sonars, torpedoes, armoured vehicle technologies, unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone solutions and soldier support equipment. DRDO’s contributions are also visible in flagship programmes such as the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Main Battle Tank Arjun and a range of network-centric warfare and surveillance systems. Designed to meet the operational requirements of modern warfare, these indigenous combat systems have not only enhanced India’s strategic autonomy and self-reliance but have also demonstrated export potential, positioning the country as an emerging supplier of advanced defence technologies to friendly nations around the world.

DRDO stall was visited by many official and industry experts from UKraine, France, Germany and other European countries. It’s presence at Eurosatory 2026 emphasises on India’s transformation from a major importer of defence equipment to a nation increasingly capable of designing, developing and producing world-class military systems. The display of advanced technologies such as the Multi-static Surveillance Radar, Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket, VSHORADS and Advanced Light Weight Torpedo demonstrates the breadth and maturity of India’s indigenous defence capabilities. Equally significant is the strong international interest generated at the DRDO pavilion, with official delegations and industry representatives from France, Germany, Ukraine and other European nations engaging with Indian technologies. As India continues to expand its defence exports and strengthen global partnerships, DRDO’s participation at Eurosatory serves as a powerful showcase of the country’s technological self-reliance, innovation potential and growing contribution to international security cooperation.