Based on slightly more digging on department front, per the cv, RM-III FV related FMECA (failure mode effect & criticality analysis) has been completed in April 2022. RMFV is Rudram, most likely Rudram 3 to be precise.
FMEA/FMECA is vital process, as we can see, it is done on frozen design parameters (most likely). Below is list of similar line projects the academic person were involved, and we can possibly understand roughly how long it might take from such study completion to the product being made. Take project garuda, its most likely the Glide bomb, LRGB related. Several such study reports were done, we have had Garuda Garuthma gaurav etc products being in different stages. RMIII is in no 3, plus some more familiar names.
FMEA/FMECA is vital process, as we can see, it is done on frozen design parameters (most likely). Below is list of similar line projects the academic person were involved, and we can possibly understand roughly how long it might take from such study completion to the product being made. Take project garuda, its most likely the Glide bomb, LRGB related. Several such study reports were done, we have had Garuda Garuthma gaurav etc products being in different stages. RMIII is in no 3, plus some more familiar names.
Quite a long time, finally spotted one SFDR related tender , for li-ion batteries. Hopefully new test sometimes before end of year.
LIMITED QUALIFICATION TESTS AND SUPPLY OF LITHIUM THERMAL BATTERIES FOR SFDR/DRDL/
LIMITED QUALIFICATION TESTS AND SUPPLY OF LITHIUM THERMAL BATTERIES FOR SFDR/DRDL/
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Source is Shishir Gupta. He was right about the subs!.
France ready to offer naval SCALP missile with three Scorpene subs
The naval cruise missile has a range of 1000 kms after being launched from a Scorpene class submarine.
Anyhow we are also developing SLCM for P75.
GTRE procuring large material pool for expendable engine, 66 different metal , superalloy items, delivery in 730 days. The list is huge so did not post.
All of a sudden a STAR appearance 
*ahem* probably not a surprise since back in March (I was only told about this)
*ahem* probably not a surprise since back in March (I was only told about this)
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In this Dr Kamat reportedly mentioned about Rudram II being already tested.
EDIT: since picture did not upload here is epaper, see page 12 https://focusnews.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/19-July-2023.pdf
EDIT: since picture did not upload here is epaper, see page 12 https://focusnews.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/19-July-2023.pdf
Here he says developing Man Portable Air Defence System and has developed Very Short Range Air Defence System.
So, MPDMS AND VSHORADS both are different programs and both are being developed.
Top notch DRDO nomenclature on display.
tender: FABRICATION OF COMPOSITE COMPONENTS FOR HGV
the HGV
In fairness, work seems to be picking up on LFRJ & SFDR projects. Dr Kamat sir did say back during expo time last year that they have shortfall on resources of every type (manpower, funding etc) so projects will be taken as per priority order. Its quite evident some mission mode projects testing which we have seen so far were priority, now the next batch of TD type projects are being looked at. It also hints at the AD/BMD project ongoing at a good pace, given the target missile firing test range is being worked on.
tender: FABRICATION OF COMPOSITE COMPONENTS FOR HGV
the HGV
In fairness, work seems to be picking up on LFRJ & SFDR projects. Dr Kamat sir did say back during expo time last year that they have shortfall on resources of every type (manpower, funding etc) so projects will be taken as per priority order. Its quite evident some mission mode projects testing which we have seen so far were priority, now the next batch of TD type projects are being looked at. It also hints at the AD/BMD project ongoing at a good pace, given the target missile firing test range is being worked on.
In a high(55k feet+) and fast(1.5 mach+) launch by MKI, SFDR/Astra 3 will have the reach to seriously bother PAF/PLAAF AWACS and Bombers. Looks like it will be ready along with MKI upgrade timeline(circa 2026). It bodes quite well for us as PLAAF hasn't displayed any Ramjet BVR yet.
PS: There is news regarding 3 pulse missiles for both AD and BVR by DRDO. Anything interesting you've got regarding it?