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DRDO’s ADA & MIDHANI Signed MoU to Develop MDN100 Steel for Aeronautical Applications

Published on February 18, 2025

Current Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)'s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 16, 2025, during the Aero India 2025 event in Bengaluru.

DRDO’s ADA & MIDHANI Signed MoU to Develop MDN100 Steel for Aeronautical Applications

  • The MoU aims to develop MDN100 steel, a high-strength, high-toughness special grade steel for aeronautical applications.
Highlights:
  • Indigenous Development: The collaboration focuses on the indigenous development of MDN100 steel, supporting India's goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
  • Applications: MDN100 steel is designed for use in highly stressed aircraft components, offering weight-saving benefits and enhancing the performance and efficiency of modern combat aircraft.
  • Partnership: The MoU involves key partners such as HAL, DRDO Laboratories, CSIR Labs, PSUs, Private Sector Agencies, IAF, Indian Navy, and Academic Institutions.

Question:

1. What is the primary purpose of MDN100 steel?
a) Railway track manufacturing
b) Shipbuilding and marine engineering
c) Highly stressed aircraft components
d) Civil construction and infrastructure

Answer:c) MDN100 steel is a high-strength, high-toughness special-grade steel designed for aeronautical applications, particularly highly stressed aircraft components to improve performance and reduce weight.
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