According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, "Pokhran Range near Jaisalmer reverberated with thunderous explosions and applause on February 17 as the Indian Air Force showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower."
The president witnessed a Firepower Exercise, which involved intricate drills of fire and manoeuvre by various weapon platforms, including new-generation weapon systems. She received a first-hand experience of the prowess and battle-worthiness of the mighty Arjun tank while negotiating the d
President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a one-day visit to the desert city on Saturday, visited Pokhran and witnessed a firepower exercise involving intricate drills of fire and manoeuvres by various weapon platforms.
Brazilian Army General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva on Wednesday, witnessed a firepower demonstration in Rajasthan’s Pokhran carried out by the Indigenous Weapon Systems.
Rajnath Singh termed National Technology Day as an inspiration to adopt a scientific approach while acknowledging the country's technological achievements.
Former DRDO chief Dr G Satheesh Reddy said that the country has become self-sufficient in missile technology by developing varieties of missiles and added that the restrictions imposed on India after the Pokhran 1 nuclear tests in 1974 "helped" the nation achieve self-reliance.
Pokhran (Rajasthan) [India], August 29 (ANI): Trials of the Made-in-India enhanced Pinaka Rockets were successfully conducted at Balasore and Pokhran over the past few weeks, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials said on Monday.
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): On National Technology Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the scientists and their efforts that led to the successful Pokhran tests in 1998.
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], May 2 (ANI): Trials of made in India Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) were successfully conducted at Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR) between April 26 and May 2, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials said on Monday.
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday tested the indigenously designed and developed Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran ranges, informed the Ministry of Defence.