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{{Short description|Government agency in India}}
{{Short description|Ministry of Defence R&D agency in India}}
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DRDO started its first major project in [[surface-to-air missile]]s (SAM) known as [[Project Indigo]] in the 1960s. Indigo was discontinued in later years without achieving full success. Project Indigo led [[Project Devil]], along with Project Valiant, to develop short-range SAM and [[ICBM]] in the 1970s. Project Devil itself led to the later development of the [[Prithvi (missile)|Prithvi]] missile under the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme]] (IGMDP) in the 1980s. IGMDP was an Indian [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] programme between the early 1980s and 2007 for the development of a comprehensive range of missiles, including the [[Agni missile]], Prithvi ballistic missile, [[Akash missile]], [[Trishul missile]] and [[Nag Missile]]. In 2010, the defence minister [[A. K. Antony]] ordered the restructuring of the DRDO to give a major boost to defence research in the country and to ensure effective participation of the private sector in defence technology. The key measures to make DRDO effective in its functioning include the establishment of a Defence Technology Commission with the defence minister as its chairman.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defencetalk.com/mod-announces-major-drdo-restructuring-plan-26384/ |title=MoD Announces Major DRDO Restructuring Plan &#124; Defence & Security News at DefenceTalk |publisher=Defencetalk.com |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129020637/http://www.defencetalk.com/mod-announces-major-drdo-restructuring-plan-26384/ |archive-date=29 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15208/ |title=defence.professionals |publisher=defpro.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515212759/http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15208/ |archive-date=15 May 2011}}</ref> The programmes which were largely managed by DRDO have seen considerable success with many of the systems seeing rapid deployment as well as yielding significant technological benefits. Since its establishment, DRDO has created other major systems and critical technologies such as aircraft avionics, [[UAV]]s, small arms, artillery systems, EW Systems, tanks and armoured vehicles, sonar systems, command and control systems and missile systems.
DRDO started its first major project in [[surface-to-air missile]]s (SAM) known as [[Project Indigo]] in the 1960s. Indigo was discontinued in later years without achieving full success. Project Indigo led [[Project Devil]], along with Project Valiant, to develop short-range SAM and [[ICBM]] in the 1970s. Project Devil itself led to the later development of the [[Prithvi (missile)|Prithvi]] missile under the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme]] (IGMDP) in the 1980s. IGMDP was an Indian [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] programme between the early 1980s and 2007 for the development of a comprehensive range of missiles, including the [[Agni missile]], Prithvi ballistic missile, [[Akash missile]], [[Trishul missile]] and [[Nag Missile]]. In 2010, the defence minister [[A. K. Antony]] ordered the restructuring of the DRDO to give a major boost to defence research in the country and to ensure effective participation of the private sector in defence technology. The key measures to make DRDO effective in its functioning include the establishment of a Defence Technology Commission with the defence minister as its chairman.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defencetalk.com/mod-announces-major-drdo-restructuring-plan-26384/ |title=MoD Announces Major DRDO Restructuring Plan &#124; Defence & Security News at DefenceTalk |publisher=Defencetalk.com |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129020637/http://www.defencetalk.com/mod-announces-major-drdo-restructuring-plan-26384/ |archive-date=29 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15208/ |title=defence.professionals |publisher=defpro.com |access-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515212759/http://www.defpro.com/news/details/15208/ |archive-date=15 May 2011}}</ref> The programmes which were largely managed by DRDO have seen considerable success with many of the systems seeing rapid deployment as well as yielding significant technological benefits. Since its establishment, DRDO has created other major systems and critical technologies such as aircraft avionics, [[UAV]]s, small arms, artillery systems, EW Systems, tanks and armoured vehicles, sonar systems, command and control systems and missile systems.


In 2024, DRDO tested India's first long-range [[Hypersonic weapon|hypersonic missile]], that is able to carry conventional and [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear]] warheads to a distance exceeding 1,500 km at a 3 km per second speed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rout |first=Hemant Kumar |date=2024-12-01 |title=India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2024/Dec/01/india-first-to-develop-long-range-hypersonic-missile-defence-experts |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
In 2024, DRDO tested India's first long-range [[Hypersonic weapon|hypersonic missile]], that is able to carry conventional and [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear]] warheads to a distance exceeding 1,500 km at a 3 km per second speed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rout |first=Hemant Kumar |date=2024-12-01 |title=India first to develop long-range hypersonic missile: Defence experts |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2024/Dec/01/india-first-to-develop-long-range-hypersonic-missile-defence-experts |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> In June 2025, DRDO put forward an offer for 28 of its designed and developed weapon systems for emergency procurement to the Indian Armed Forces, which included various types of DRDO designed and developed missiles and ammunition.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=23 June 2025 |title=DRDO offers 28 indigenous weapon systems to Army for emergency procurement |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/drdo-offers-28-indigenous-weapon-systems-to-army-for-emergency-procurement-125062301073_1.html |access-date=26 June 2025 |website=Business Standard}}</ref> DRDO also gave the names of the agencies that produce the 28 products from which the Indian Armed Forces can procure the weapon systems.<ref name=":4" />


=== Plans for reforms ===
=== Plans for reforms ===
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== Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme ==
== Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme ==
On 11 December 2024, under TDF, the iBooster Green Propulsion System was handed over to the DRDO by Manastu Space Technologies, based at [[IIT Bombay]]. For crucial satellite functions including [[orbit raising]], [[orbital station-keeping]], and [[Deorbit|deorbiting]], the iBooster system—which is intended for spacecraft weighing between 100 and 500 kg—will be employed. Unlike [[hydrazine]], it uses a patented [[hydrogen peroxide]]-based fuel that is safer, more affordable, and less harmful to the environment. The high-temperature catalyst in iBooster ensures smooth ignition, and the thruster design has been tuned for increased efficiency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripathi |first=Sibu Kumar |date=2024-12-12 |title=Manastu Space delivers green propulsion system for satellites to DRDO |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/manastu-space-delivers-green-propulsion-system-for-satellites-to-drdo-2648236-2024-12-12 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Huma |date=2024-12-11 |title=Manastu Space Delivers Groundbreaking Green Propulsion System to DRDO, Empowered by TDF Support |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-manastu-space-delivers-groundbreaking-green-propulsion-system-to-drdo-empowered-by-tdf-support-3689559/ |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref>
The Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme is a Ministry of Defence programme administered by the DRDO for supporting companies, with a focus on [[Small and medium enterprises|micro, small and medium enterprises]] (MSMEs) and startups, in developing defence technologies.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |date=6 December 2024 |title=79 projects worth Rs 334 cr sanctioned under TDF scheme: Defence MoS Sanjay Seth tells Lok Sabha |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/79-projects-worth-rs-334-cr-sanctioned-under-tdf-scheme-defence-mos-sanjay-seth-tells-lok-sabha/articleshow/116046488.cms?from=mdr |access-date=26 June 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> As of December 2024, 79 TDF projects have been sanctioned to various industrial partners for developing defence technologies.<ref name=":6" />
 
On 11 December 2024, under TDF, the iBooster Green Propulsion System was handed over to the DRDO by Manastu Space Technologies, based at [[IIT Bombay]]. For crucial satellite functions including [[orbit raising]], [[orbital station-keeping]], and [[Deorbit|deorbiting]], the iBooster system—which is intended for spacecraft weighing between 100 and 500 kg—will be employed. Unlike [[hydrazine]], it uses a patented [[hydrogen peroxide]]-based fuel that is safer, more affordable, and less harmful to the environment. The high-temperature catalyst in iBooster ensures smooth ignition, and the thruster design has been tuned for increased efficiency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tripathi |first=Sibu Kumar |date=2024-12-12 |title=Manastu Space delivers green propulsion system for satellites to DRDO |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/manastu-space-delivers-green-propulsion-system-for-satellites-to-drdo-2648236-2024-12-12 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Huma |date=2024-12-11 |title=Manastu Space Delivers Groundbreaking Green Propulsion System to DRDO, Empowered by TDF Support |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-manastu-space-delivers-groundbreaking-green-propulsion-system-to-drdo-empowered-by-tdf-support-3689559/ |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref> A green propulsion system, developed by the TDF, was successfully demonstrated in orbit on a launched payload aboard [[PSLV-C58]].<ref name=":5" />


== Industry linkages, technology transfer and indigenisation ==
== Industry linkages, technology transfer and indigenisation ==
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Indian forces are using numerous indigenous technologies produced by the DRDO, including Varunastra, Maareech, Ushus, and TAL by the navy; Electronic Warfare Technologies, radars, composite materials for LCA, AEW&C, Astra, and LCA Tejas by airforce; and ASAT, BrahMos, ASTRA, Nag missile, SAAW, Arjun MBT Mk 1A, 46-metre Modular Bridge, MPR, LLTR Ashwin by the army.<ref name="mind7">[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/union-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-pushes-for-indigenisation-of-defence-equipment-2117431 Rajnath Singh Pushes For Indigenisation Of Defence Equipment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104195409/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/union-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-pushes-for-indigenisation-of-defence-equipment-2117431 |date=4 November 2019 }}, NDTV, 16 September.</ref> In September 2019, DRDO formulated the ''"DRDO Policy and Procedures for Transfer of Technology"'' and released information on ''"DRDO-Industry Partnership: Synergy and Growth and DRDO Products with Potential for Export"''.<ref name=mind7/>
Indian forces are using numerous indigenous technologies produced by the DRDO, including Varunastra, Maareech, Ushus, and TAL by the navy; Electronic Warfare Technologies, radars, composite materials for LCA, AEW&C, Astra, and LCA Tejas by airforce; and ASAT, BrahMos, ASTRA, Nag missile, SAAW, Arjun MBT Mk 1A, 46-metre Modular Bridge, MPR, LLTR Ashwin by the army.<ref name="mind7">[https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/union-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-pushes-for-indigenisation-of-defence-equipment-2117431 Rajnath Singh Pushes For Indigenisation Of Defence Equipment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104195409/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/union-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-pushes-for-indigenisation-of-defence-equipment-2117431 |date=4 November 2019 }}, NDTV, 16 September.</ref> In September 2019, DRDO formulated the ''"DRDO Policy and Procedures for Transfer of Technology"'' and released information on ''"DRDO-Industry Partnership: Synergy and Growth and DRDO Products with Potential for Export"''.<ref name=mind7/>


During the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 in October, DRDO signed [[technology transfer]] contracts with [[Make in India|16 Indian companies]], including 3 startups, to produce products for the use by [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref name=mind2/> This included [[Shelf life|high shelf life]], high nutrition, [[Meal, Ready-to-Eat|ready-to-eat]] on-the-go food products to be consumed in the difficult terrain and bad weather.<ref name=mind2>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-signs-pacts-on-transfer-of-technology-with-16-companies/articleshow/71652198.cms DRDO signs pacts on Transfer of Technology with 16 companies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318211136/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-signs-pacts-on-transfer-of-technology-with-16-companies/articleshow/71652198.cms |date=18 March 2020 }}, The Economic Times, 18 October 2019.</ref> DRDO and [[ISRO]] have agreed to collaborate in India's crewed orbital spacecraft project called [[Gaganyaan]] during which DRDOs various laboratories will tailor their defence capabilities to suit the needs of ISRO's human space mission with critical human-centric systems and technologies like space grade food, crew healthcare, radiation measurement and protection, parachutes for the safe recovery of the crew module and fire suppression system etc.<ref name=mind6>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/isro-drdo-sign-mous-for-gaganyaan-mission/articleshow/71171232.cms ISRO, DRDO sign MoUs for Gaganyaan mission] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218134346/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/isro-drdo-sign-mous-for-gaganyaan-mission/articleshow/71171232.cms |date=18 February 2020 }}, The Economic Times, 17 September.</ref> [[Kalyani Group]] is developing the [[Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System]].<ref name=mind6/>
During the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 in October, DRDO signed [[technology transfer]] contracts with [[Make in India|16 Indian companies]], including 3 startups, to produce products for use by the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref name=mind2/> This included [[Shelf life|high shelf life]], high nutrition, [[Meal, Ready-to-Eat|ready-to-eat]] on-the-go food products to be consumed in the difficult terrain and bad weather.<ref name=mind2>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-signs-pacts-on-transfer-of-technology-with-16-companies/articleshow/71652198.cms DRDO signs pacts on Transfer of Technology with 16 companies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318211136/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-signs-pacts-on-transfer-of-technology-with-16-companies/articleshow/71652198.cms |date=18 March 2020 }}, The Economic Times, 18 October 2019.</ref> DRDO and [[ISRO]] have agreed to collaborate in India's crewed orbital spacecraft project called [[Gaganyaan]] during which DRDOs various laboratories will tailor their defence capabilities to suit the needs of ISRO's human space mission with critical human-centric systems and technologies like space grade food, crew healthcare, radiation measurement and protection, parachutes for the safe recovery of the crew module and fire suppression system etc.<ref name=mind6>[https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/isro-drdo-sign-mous-for-gaganyaan-mission/articleshow/71171232.cms ISRO, DRDO sign MoUs for Gaganyaan mission] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218134346/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/isro-drdo-sign-mous-for-gaganyaan-mission/articleshow/71171232.cms |date=18 February 2020 }}, The Economic Times, 17 September.</ref> [[Kalyani Group]] is developing the [[Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System]].<ref name=mind6/>


DRDO with [[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry]] (FICCI) under Advance Assessment Technology and Commercialisation Programme is helping Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) to keep [[Dal Lake]] clean by providing low cost Biodigesters for the treatment of [[Human waste|human excreta]], [[Manure|animal waste]] disposal, [[Greywater|grey water]] and [[Food waste|kitchen waste]] release that works fine in ambient as well as [[Temperature|sub zero temperature]] which are also supplied to [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/trials-by-drdo-successful-lake-authority-to-finalise-tendersbiodigesters-to-help-treat-sewage-from-houseboats-49454|title=Biodigesters to help treat sewage from houseboats|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://drdoficciatac.com/Biodigester/aboutus.asp|title=Bio-Digester|website=drdoficciatac.com|access-date=2020-03-06|archive-date=19 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219002743/http://drdoficciatac.com/biodigester/aboutus.asp|url-status=live}}</ref>
DRDO with the [[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry]] (FICCI), under the Advance Assessment Technology and Commercialisation Programme, is helping Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) to keep [[Dal Lake]] clean by providing low cost biodigesters for the treatment of [[Human waste|human excreta]], [[Manure|animal waste]] disposal, [[Greywater|grey water]] and [[Food waste|kitchen waste]] release that works fine in ambient as well as [[Temperature|sub zero temperature]] which are also supplied to [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/trials-by-drdo-successful-lake-authority-to-finalise-tendersbiodigesters-to-help-treat-sewage-from-houseboats-49454|title=Biodigesters to help treat sewage from houseboats|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-03-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://drdoficciatac.com/Biodigester/aboutus.asp|title=Bio-Digester|website=drdoficciatac.com|access-date=2020-03-06|archive-date=19 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219002743/http://drdoficciatac.com/biodigester/aboutus.asp|url-status=live}}</ref>


[[Defence Research and Development Establishment]] (DRDE) which works in the field of [[chemical weapon]], [[biological agent]] detection and research is helping [[Indian Council of Medical Research]] (ICMR) in augmenting diagnostic capability for [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] outbreak. It has created special hand sanitiser formulation and diagnostic kits following WHO standards and guidelines that are supplied in large numbers to [[civilian]] and defence officials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-drdo-to-help-in-covid-19-detection-and-diagnosis/1887525/|title=Coronavirus: DRDO to help in COVID-19 detection and diagnosis|date=2020-03-03|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-06|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304164823/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-drdo-to-help-in-covid-19-detection-and-diagnosis/1887525/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/drdo-joins-fight-against-coronavirus-to-make-hand-sanitizer-for-citizens/1906320/|title=DRDO joins fight against Coronavirus: To make hand sanitizer for citizens|date=2020-03-23|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329153417/https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/drdo-joins-fight-against-coronavirus-to-make-hand-sanitizer-for-citizens/1906320/|url-status=live}}</ref> Medical staff all over India dealing with [[Coronavirus]] contamination are using protective waterproof clothing with special sealant used in submarine applications developed by [[Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences|Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences]] (INMAS) for [[CBRN defence]] that is made up of high strength [[polyester]] coated with breathable polymer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/drdo-develops-bio-suits-based-on-sealants-used-in-submarine-applications/article31246509.ece|title=DRDO develops bio-suits based on sealants used in submarine applications|last=Sheth|first=Hemani|website=@businessline|date=3 April 2020|language=en|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102013/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/drdo-develops-bio-suits-based-on-sealants-used-in-submarine-applications/article31246509.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The clothing underwent successful trials at the [[The South India Textile Research Association|South India Textile Research Association]] and exceeds the criteria of currently available suits in the market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bgr.in/news/drdo-to-mass-produce-bio-suits-for-medical-professionals-fighting-coronavirus-884420/|title=DRDO to make bio suits for healthcare staff to fight COVID-19|last=Staff|date=2020-04-06|website=BGR India|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102014/https://www.bgr.in/news/drdo-to-mass-produce-bio-suits-for-medical-professionals-fighting-coronavirus-884420/|url-status=live}}</ref> The suit is washable, passed all critical CBRN and [[ASTM Standards|ASTM standards]] and is now manufactured by two private players, Venus Industries from [[Mumbai]] and IMTEC from [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drdo-suit-ideal-for-covid-19-warriors-too/article31195033.ece|title=DRDO suit ideal for COVID-19 warriors too|date=2020-03-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329153415/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drdo-suit-ideal-for-covid-19-warriors-too/article31195033.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory]] (DEBEL) developed causality evacuation bag for [[COVID-19]] infected patients that can withstand Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) environments and is protected against blood and viral penetration. The bag is made up of durable water-repellent [[nonwoven fabric]]. It is rigid and cylindrical with air and waterproof zippers and ventilators. Already ordered 500 in numbers, DRDO will now transfer the technology to the private sector for manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/drdo-develops-casualty-evacuation-bags-orders-500-pieces-62789|title=DRDO develops casualty evacuation bags, orders 500 pieces|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329153418/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/drdo-develops-casualty-evacuation-bags-orders-500-pieces-62789|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[Defence Research and Development Establishment]] (DRDE) which works in the field of [[chemical weapon]], [[biological agent]] detection and research is helping [[Indian Council of Medical Research]] (ICMR) in augmenting diagnostic capability for [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] outbreak. It has created special hand sanitiser formulation and diagnostic kits following WHO standards and guidelines that are supplied in large numbers to [[civilian]] and defence officials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-drdo-to-help-in-covid-19-detection-and-diagnosis/1887525/|title=Coronavirus: DRDO to help in COVID-19 detection and diagnosis|date=2020-03-03|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-06|archive-date=4 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304164823/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-drdo-to-help-in-covid-19-detection-and-diagnosis/1887525/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/drdo-joins-fight-against-coronavirus-to-make-hand-sanitizer-for-citizens/1906320/|title=DRDO joins fight against Coronavirus: To make hand sanitizer for citizens|date=2020-03-23|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329153417/https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/drdo-joins-fight-against-coronavirus-to-make-hand-sanitizer-for-citizens/1906320/|url-status=live}}</ref> Medical staff all over India dealing with [[Coronavirus]] contamination are using protective waterproof clothing with special sealant used in submarine applications developed by [[Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences|Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences]] (INMAS) for [[CBRN defence]] that is made up of high strength [[polyester]] coated with breathable polymer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/drdo-develops-bio-suits-based-on-sealants-used-in-submarine-applications/article31246509.ece|title=DRDO develops bio-suits based on sealants used in submarine applications|last=Sheth|first=Hemani|website=@businessline|date=3 April 2020|language=en|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102013/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/drdo-develops-bio-suits-based-on-sealants-used-in-submarine-applications/article31246509.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The clothing underwent successful trials at the [[The South India Textile Research Association|South India Textile Research Association]] and exceeds the criteria of currently available suits in the market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bgr.in/news/drdo-to-mass-produce-bio-suits-for-medical-professionals-fighting-coronavirus-884420/|title=DRDO to make bio suits for healthcare staff to fight COVID-19|last=Staff|date=2020-04-06|website=BGR India|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102014/https://www.bgr.in/news/drdo-to-mass-produce-bio-suits-for-medical-professionals-fighting-coronavirus-884420/|url-status=live}}</ref> The suit is washable, passed all critical CBRN and [[ASTM Standards|ASTM standards]] and is now manufactured by two private players, Venus Industries from [[Mumbai]] and IMTEC from [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drdo-suit-ideal-for-covid-19-warriors-too/article31195033.ece|title=DRDO suit ideal for COVID-19 warriors too|date=2020-03-28|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329153415/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/drdo-suit-ideal-for-covid-19-warriors-too/article31195033.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory]] (DEBEL) developed causality evacuation bag for [[COVID-19]] infected patients that can withstand Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) environments and is protected against blood and viral penetration. The bag is made up of durable water-repellent [[nonwoven fabric]]. It is rigid and cylindrical with air and waterproof zippers and ventilators. Already ordered 500 in numbers, DRDO will now transfer the technology to the private sector for manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/drdo-develops-casualty-evacuation-bags-orders-500-pieces-62789|title=DRDO develops casualty evacuation bags, orders 500 pieces|last=Service|first=Tribune News|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-03-29|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329153418/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/drdo-develops-casualty-evacuation-bags-orders-500-pieces-62789|url-status=live}}</ref>
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[[Vehicle Research and Development Establishment]] (VRDE) developed a portable disinfection chamber and special face protection mask for [[health professional]] combating the COVID-19 outbreak in India. The personnel decontamination system is equipped with sanitiser and soap dispenser. The full-body decontamination starts using for pedal with an electrically operated pump creating a disinfectant mist of 700-litre of hypo sodium chloride. The system takes 25 seconds for full decontamination with an automatic shut-off procedure and can decontaminate 650 personnel until the next refill. The face mask developed for COVID-19 patients uses the A4 size Over-Head Projection (OHP) film for protection and lightweight materials for long duration comfortable use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/coronavirus-pandemic-drdo-designs-disinfection-chamber-special-face-mask-5109171.html|title=Coronavirus pandemic {{!}} DRDO designs disinfection chamber, special face mask|website=Moneycontrol|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102012/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/coronavirus-pandemic-drdo-designs-disinfection-chamber-special-face-mask-5109171.html|url-status=live}}</ref> VRDE developed full-body decontamination chamber was designed and validated within 4 days with [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi]] became the first premier institution to use it. The mass manufacturing of the portable decontamination chamber is now done by Dass Hitachi Limited.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-pandemic-drdos-disinfection-chamber-deployed-at-aiims-check-features/1922256/|title=Coronavirus Pandemic: DRDO's disinfection chamber deployed at AIIMS; check features|date=2020-04-08|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102012/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-pandemic-drdos-disinfection-chamber-deployed-at-aiims-check-features/1922256/|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[Vehicle Research and Development Establishment]] (VRDE) developed a portable disinfection chamber and special face protection mask for [[health professional]] combating the COVID-19 outbreak in India. The personnel decontamination system is equipped with sanitiser and soap dispenser. The full-body decontamination starts using for pedal with an electrically operated pump creating a disinfectant mist of 700-litre of hypo sodium chloride. The system takes 25 seconds for full decontamination with an automatic shut-off procedure and can decontaminate 650 personnel until the next refill. The face mask developed for COVID-19 patients uses the A4 size Over-Head Projection (OHP) film for protection and lightweight materials for long duration comfortable use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/coronavirus-pandemic-drdo-designs-disinfection-chamber-special-face-mask-5109171.html|title=Coronavirus pandemic {{!}} DRDO designs disinfection chamber, special face mask|website=Moneycontrol|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102012/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/coronavirus-pandemic-drdo-designs-disinfection-chamber-special-face-mask-5109171.html|url-status=live}}</ref> VRDE developed full-body decontamination chamber was designed and validated within 4 days with [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi]] became the first premier institution to use it. The mass manufacturing of the portable decontamination chamber is now done by Dass Hitachi Limited.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-pandemic-drdos-disinfection-chamber-deployed-at-aiims-check-features/1922256/|title=Coronavirus Pandemic: DRDO's disinfection chamber deployed at AIIMS; check features|date=2020-04-08|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-12|archive-date=12 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412102012/https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/coronavirus-pandemic-drdos-disinfection-chamber-deployed-at-aiims-check-features/1922256/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2024, 950 transfer of technologies (ToT) of DRDO-developed systems to Indian companies took place, out of which 256 licensing agreements for ToTs were also signed with Indian companies.<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |date=3 January 2025 |title=Several DRDO systems in 'final stages' of user evaluation or development trials: Defence Ministry |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/several-drdo-systems-in-final-stages-of-user-evaluation-or-development-trials-defence-ministry/articleshow/116922933.cms?from=mdr |access-date=26 June 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>


=== Development cum Production Partner programme ===
=== Development cum Production Partner programme ===
As part of [[Make in India|Make In India]] and [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]] initiative, DRDO under the Development cum Production Partner programme (DcPP) allowed handholding of domestic private sector industries to improve their development and production cycle of complex defence systems.
As part of [[Make in India|Make In India]] and [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]] initiative, DRDO under the Development cum Production Partner programme (DcPP) allowed handholding of domestic private sector industries to improve their development and production cycle of complex defence systems.


[[VL-SRSAM]] (Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile) and [[Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System]] (ATAGS) became some of the successful projects of this programme.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=6 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406075147/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[VL-SRSAM]] (Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile) and [[Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System]] (ATAGS) became some of the successful projects of this programme.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=6 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406075147/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, DcPP led to private sector participation for the VL-SRSAM, which was one of the first missile programmes that allowed private sector particaption.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Negi |first=Manjeet |date=6 April 2021 |title=Private firms allowed to partner up with DRDO in missile development, production |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/private-firms-allowed-to-partner-up-with-drdo-in-missile-development-production-1787785-2021-04-06 |access-date=26 June 2025 |website=India Today |language=}}</ref>


[[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] on 17 December 2021, secured an order for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and supply of [[DRDO Abhyas]] from [[Aeronautical Development Establishment]]. The order will be completed under Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) with a private sector industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=HAL bags ADE-DRDO supply order for 'ABHYAS' target platform |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/companies/171221/hal-bags-ade-drdo-supply-order-for-abhyas-target-platform.html |access-date=17 December 2021 |agency=PTI |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=17 December 2021 |archive-date=17 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217082720/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/companies/171221/hal-bags-ade-drdo-supply-order-for-abhyas-target-platform.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] on 17 December 2021, secured an order for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and supply of [[DRDO Abhyas]] from [[Aeronautical Development Establishment]]. The order will be completed under Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) with a private sector industry.<ref>{{cite news |title=HAL bags ADE-DRDO supply order for 'ABHYAS' target platform |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/companies/171221/hal-bags-ade-drdo-supply-order-for-abhyas-target-platform.html |access-date=17 December 2021 |agency=PTI |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=17 December 2021 |archive-date=17 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211217082720/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/companies/171221/hal-bags-ade-drdo-supply-order-for-abhyas-target-platform.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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On 16 December 2021, [[Ashok Leyland]] signed partnership agreement with [[Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment]] (CVRDE) to develop 600&nbsp; hp engine for Future Combat Vehicle Programme.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=16 December 2021|title=Ashok Leyland in pact with DRDO arm to develop combat vehicle engines|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ashok-leyland-in-pact-with-drdo-arm-to-develop-combat-vehicle-engines/article37963448.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-23|website=Business Line|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215165544/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ashok-leyland-in-pact-with-drdo-arm-to-develop-combat-vehicle-engines/article37963448.ece |archive-date=15 December 2021 }}</ref> [[Instruments Research and Development Establishment]] (IRDE) on 27 December 2021 transferred technologies for developing border surveillance system to Indian private sector company Paras Defence and Space. The system consists of radar, and electro-optical sensors mounted on a pan tilt platform.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-12-27|title=Paras Defence bags DRDO contract for border surveillance tech|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/paras-defence-bags-drdo-contract-for-border-surveillance-tech-11640599368047.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-28|website=Mint|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227102622/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/paras-defence-bags-drdo-contract-for-border-surveillance-tech-11640599368047.html |archive-date=27 December 2021 }}</ref> On 28 December 2021, [[Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences]] (DIPAS) transferred technology to manufacture extreme cold weather clothing system to RHD Business Services, SBNX Innovation, Shiva Texyarn Limited, Kusumgar Corporates and Ginni Filaments Limited.<ref name=":3">{{cite news|last=Dutta|first=Amrita Nayak|date=31 December 2021|title=DRDO Giving Extreme Cold Clothing Technology to 5 Indian Firms Latest in 1,400 Such Tech-transfer Pacts|publisher=News18|agency=PTI|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/drdo-giving-extreme-cold-clothing-technology-to-5-indian-firms-latest-in-1400-such-tech-transfer-pacts-4609679.html|access-date=29 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025118/https://www.news18.com/news/india/drdo-giving-extreme-cold-clothing-technology-to-5-indian-firms-latest-in-1400-such-tech-transfer-pacts-4609679.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 16 December 2021, [[Ashok Leyland]] signed partnership agreement with [[Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment]] (CVRDE) to develop 600&nbsp; hp engine for Future Combat Vehicle Programme.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=16 December 2021|title=Ashok Leyland in pact with DRDO arm to develop combat vehicle engines|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ashok-leyland-in-pact-with-drdo-arm-to-develop-combat-vehicle-engines/article37963448.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-23|website=Business Line|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215165544/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ashok-leyland-in-pact-with-drdo-arm-to-develop-combat-vehicle-engines/article37963448.ece |archive-date=15 December 2021 }}</ref> [[Instruments Research and Development Establishment]] (IRDE) on 27 December 2021 transferred technologies for developing border surveillance system to Indian private sector company Paras Defence and Space. The system consists of radar, and electro-optical sensors mounted on a pan tilt platform.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2021-12-27|title=Paras Defence bags DRDO contract for border surveillance tech|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/paras-defence-bags-drdo-contract-for-border-surveillance-tech-11640599368047.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-28|website=Mint|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227102622/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/paras-defence-bags-drdo-contract-for-border-surveillance-tech-11640599368047.html |archive-date=27 December 2021 }}</ref> On 28 December 2021, [[Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences]] (DIPAS) transferred technology to manufacture extreme cold weather clothing system to RHD Business Services, SBNX Innovation, Shiva Texyarn Limited, Kusumgar Corporates and Ginni Filaments Limited.<ref name=":3">{{cite news|last=Dutta|first=Amrita Nayak|date=31 December 2021|title=DRDO Giving Extreme Cold Clothing Technology to 5 Indian Firms Latest in 1,400 Such Tech-transfer Pacts|publisher=News18|agency=PTI|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/drdo-giving-extreme-cold-clothing-technology-to-5-indian-firms-latest-in-1400-such-tech-transfer-pacts-4609679.html|access-date=29 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231025118/https://www.news18.com/news/india/drdo-giving-extreme-cold-clothing-technology-to-5-indian-firms-latest-in-1400-such-tech-transfer-pacts-4609679.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


DRDO on 8 January 2024 launched Ugram, an assault rifle chambered in [[7.62×51mm NATO|7.62x51mm NATO]], which has been designed, developed and manufactured in collaboration with Dvipa Armour India Private Limited under DcPP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Sushant |date=2024-01-09 |title=DRDO launches 'Ugram', Indigenous assault rifle for armed forces |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/drdo-launches-indigenous-assault-rifle-for-armed-forces-9100894/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> It's scheduled to be tested by the Indian Army.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=10 January 2024 |title=DRDO develops new assault rifle |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/drdo-develops-new-assault-rifle |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Janes.com |language=en|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111132954/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/drdo-develops-new-assault-rifle|archivedate=2024-01-11}}</ref> [[NASM-SR]] is manufactured by [[Adani Enterprises#Adani Defence & Aerospace|Adani Defence & Aerospace]] under DcPP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Missiles {{!}} Adani Defence & Aerospace |url=https://www.adanidefence.com/en/missiles |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=www.adanidefence.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kadidal |first1=Akhil |last2=Tripathi |first2=Bharat |last3=Udoshi |first3=Rahul |date=28 February 2025 |title=India tests anti-ship missile's features, datalink |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/india-tests-anti-ship-missiles-features-datalink |access-date=2 March 2025 |publisher=janes.com |agency=Janes Information Services}}</ref> [[Larsen & Toubro]] is producing the [[Zorawar (tank)|Zorawar]] [[light tank]] under the DRDO's DcPP.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 January 2024 |title=Indian light tank Zorawar begins trials, expected to be ready for user tests by April |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-light-tank-zorawar-begins-trials-expected-to-be-ready-for-user-tests-by-april/articleshow/106780188.cms?from=mdr |access-date=31 March 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> L&T is manufacturing integrated life-support system-onboard oxygen generation system (ILSS-OBOGS) for aircraft such as [[HAL Tejas]], [[HAL Tejas Mk2]] from [[Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory]] under DcPP.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2025-03-05 |title=DRDO conducts high-altitude trial of integrated life support system for Tejas aircraft |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdo-conducts-high-altitude-trial-of-integrated-life-support-system-for-tejas-aircraft/article69294459.ece |access-date=2025-03-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
DRDO on 8 January 2024 launched Ugram, an assault rifle chambered in [[7.62×51mm NATO|7.62x51mm NATO]], which has been designed, developed and manufactured in collaboration with Dvipa Armour India Private Limited under DcPP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Sushant |date=2024-01-09 |title=DRDO launches 'Ugram', Indigenous assault rifle for armed forces |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/drdo-launches-indigenous-assault-rifle-for-armed-forces-9100894/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> It's scheduled to be tested by the Indian Army.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=10 January 2024 |title=DRDO develops new assault rifle |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/drdo-develops-new-assault-rifle |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Janes.com |language=en|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111132954/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/drdo-develops-new-assault-rifle|archivedate=2024-01-11}}</ref> [[NASM-SR]] is manufactured by [[Adani Enterprises#Adani Defence & Aerospace|Adani Defence & Aerospace]] under DcPP.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Missiles {{!}} Adani Defence & Aerospace |url=https://www.adanidefence.com/en/missiles |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=www.adanidefence.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kadidal |first1=Akhil |last2=Tripathi |first2=Bharat |last3=Udoshi |first3=Rahul |date=28 February 2025 |title=India tests anti-ship missile's features, datalink |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/india-tests-anti-ship-missiles-features-datalink |access-date=2 March 2025 |publisher=janes.com |agency=Janes Information Services}}</ref> [[Larsen & Toubro]] is producing the [[Zorawar (tank)|Zorawar]] [[light tank]] under the DRDO's DcPP.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 January 2024 |title=Indian light tank Zorawar begins trials, expected to be ready for user tests by April |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-light-tank-zorawar-begins-trials-expected-to-be-ready-for-user-tests-by-april/articleshow/106780188.cms?from=mdr |access-date=31 March 2025 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> L&T is manufacturing integrated life-support system-onboard oxygen generation system (ILSS-OBOGS) for aircraft such as [[HAL Tejas]], [[HAL Tejas Mk2]] from the [[Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory]] under DcPP.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2025-03-05 |title=DRDO conducts high-altitude trial of integrated life support system for Tejas aircraft |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdo-conducts-high-altitude-trial-of-integrated-life-support-system-for-tejas-aircraft/article69294459.ece |access-date=2025-03-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
In June 2025, [[Reliance Infrastructure]] become India's first private sector company to design and develop four categories of a next generation 155mm artillery ammunition, with the ammunition developed under the DcPP of DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 June 2025 |title=Reliance Infra eyeing Rs 10,000cr defence exports, becomes first Indian company to develop next gen ammunition |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-reliance-infrastructure-becomes-first-indian-private-company-to-develop-next-gen-ammunition-3866819/ |access-date=26 June 2025 |website=The Financial Express |language=}}</ref>


== Heads of DRDO ==
== Heads of DRDO ==
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* [[National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology]] - Taiwan
* [[National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology]] - Taiwan
* [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]] - Israel  
* [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]] - Israel  
* [[Rudrastra]]
* [[Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet]]
* [[Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet]]
* [[Swedish Defence Research Agency]] - Sweden
* [[Swedish Defence Research Agency]] - Sweden

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in New Delhi, India. It was formed in 1958 by the merger of the Technical Development Establishment and the Directorate of Technical Development and Production of the Indian Ordnance Factories with the Defence Science Organisation under the administration of Jawaharlal Nehru. Subsequently, Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS) was constituted in 1979 as a service of Group 'A' Officers / Scientists directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.

With a network of 52 laboratories that are engaged in developing defence technologies covering various fields like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, land combat engineering, life sciences, materials, missiles, and naval systems, DRDO is India's largest and most diverse research organisation. The organisation includes around 5,000 scientists belonging to the DRDS and about 25,000 other subordinate scientific, technical, and supporting personnel.[1][2]

History

The DRDO was established in 1958 by combining the Defence Science Organisation and some of the technical development establishments. A separate Department of Defence Research and Development was formed in 1980, which later administered DRDO and its almost 30 laboratories and establishments (there were almost 52 labs before merging). Most of the time, the Defence Research and Development Organisation was treated as if it were a vendor and the Army Headquarters or the Air Force Headquarters were the customers. Because the Army and the Air Force themselves did not have any design or construction responsibility, they tended to treat the designer or Indian industry at par with their corresponding designer in the world market. If they could get a MiG-21 from the world market, they wanted a MiG-21 from DRDO.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Beginning in the 1970s, the Indian Air Force launched a covert effort to develop and indigenise ground-based radar systems to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Working alongside DRDO labs like LRDE, the IAF helped shape indigenous radar programs such as the Indra and Rohini series. This quiet but determined initiative laid the groundwork for India’s broader air defence modernisation.[3]

DRDO started its first major project in surface-to-air missiles (SAM) known as Project Indigo in the 1960s. Indigo was discontinued in later years without achieving full success. Project Indigo led Project Devil, along with Project Valiant, to develop short-range SAM and ICBM in the 1970s. Project Devil itself led to the later development of the Prithvi missile under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) in the 1980s. IGMDP was an Indian Ministry of Defence programme between the early 1980s and 2007 for the development of a comprehensive range of missiles, including the Agni missile, Prithvi ballistic missile, Akash missile, Trishul missile and Nag Missile. In 2010, the defence minister A. K. Antony ordered the restructuring of the DRDO to give a major boost to defence research in the country and to ensure effective participation of the private sector in defence technology. The key measures to make DRDO effective in its functioning include the establishment of a Defence Technology Commission with the defence minister as its chairman.[4][5] The programmes which were largely managed by DRDO have seen considerable success with many of the systems seeing rapid deployment as well as yielding significant technological benefits. Since its establishment, DRDO has created other major systems and critical technologies such as aircraft avionics, UAVs, small arms, artillery systems, EW Systems, tanks and armoured vehicles, sonar systems, command and control systems and missile systems.

In 2024, DRDO tested India's first long-range hypersonic missile, that is able to carry conventional and nuclear warheads to a distance exceeding 1,500 km at a 3 km per second speed.[6] In June 2025, DRDO put forward an offer for 28 of its designed and developed weapon systems for emergency procurement to the Indian Armed Forces, which included various types of DRDO designed and developed missiles and ammunition.[7] DRDO also gave the names of the agencies that produce the 28 products from which the Indian Armed Forces can procure the weapon systems.[7]

Plans for reforms

The Government of India has plans to overhaul and reform DRDO, and a committee was formed in 2023[8] to suggest reforms and overhauls.[9][10] The 9-member committee, which was under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), was led by former Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, K. Vijayraghavan. The committee submitted its report on the reforms for DRDO in July 2024.[11] Reportedly, the recommendations from the committee have been described as contentious and it was also reported that the DRDO has agreed to implement approximately 60% of the major reforms.[11] As of October 2024, the implementation of structural reforms has been delayed due to opposition from senior DRDO officials.[9]

Organisation

Cluster Laboratories/Establishments

Source[12]
Laboratory Name Location Area of Research
Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANuRAG) Hyderabad, Telangana Computational System
Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) Missiles & Strategic Systems
Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE) Agra, Uttar Pradesh Parachutes & Aerial Systems
Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) Bengaluru, Karnataka Aeronautics
Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) Chitradurga, Karnataka Unmanned & Manned Aircraft
Armaments Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) Pune, Maharashtra Armaments
Centre for Airborne Systems (CAbS) Bengaluru, Karnataka Air-Borne Systems
Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
Centre for Fire, Explosives & Environment Safety (CFEES) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Explosives
Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS) Hyderabad, Telangana High Energy Weapons
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) Chennai, Tamil Nadu Combat Vehicles
Combat Aircraft Systems Development & Integration Centre Bengaluru, Karnataka Avionics
Defence Bio-engineering & Electro-medical Laboratory (DeBEL) Bio-engineering
Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) Dehradun, Uttarakhand Electronics & Communication Systems
Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) Mysuru, Karnataka Food Research
Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER) Haldwani, Uttarakhand Bio-Energy
Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) Leh, Ladakh High Altitude Agro-animal Research
Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Physiological and Biomedical Research
Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) Psychological Research
Defence Laboratory (DL) Jodhpur, Rajasthan Camouflaging and Isotopes
Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) Hyderabad, Telangana Electronic Warfare
Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Textiles, Polymers & Composites
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) Hyderabad, Telangana Metallurgy
Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Chemical & Biological Warfare
Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) Hyderabad, Telangana Missile & Strategic Systems
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) Tezpur, Assam Health & Hygiene
Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Terrain Research
Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) Bengaluru, Karnataka Gas Turbine
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) Pune, Maharashtra High Energy Materials, Explosive
Institute of Nuclear Medicines & Allied Sciences (INMAS) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Nuclear Medicine
Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) Dehradun, Uttarakhand Electronics & Optical Systems
Integrated Test Range (ITR) Balasore, Odisha Missile & Strategic Systems
Joint Cipher Bureau (JCB) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Signals Intelligence and Cryptanalysis
Laser Science & Technology Centre (LaSTeC) Laser Technology
Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) Bengaluru, Karnataka Radars
Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CeMilAC) Air-worthiness and Certification
Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) Ambarnath, Maharashtra Naval Materials
Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) Kochi, Kerala Sonar Systems
Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Underwater Weapons
Programme Air Defence (PGAD) Hyderabad, Telangana Missiles & Strategic Systems
Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) Balasore, Odisha Armament Testing
Research Centre Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad, Telangana Missile & Strategic Systems
Research & Development Establishment (Engineers) (R&DE(E)) Pune, Maharashtra Engineering Systems & Weapon Platforms
Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) Delhi Communications Security
Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) Chandigarh, Union Territory of Chandigarh Snow and Avalanche
Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Solid State Materials, Devices and Sub-systems
Society for Integrated Circuit Technology and Applied Research (SITAR) Bengaluru, Karnataka & Hyderabad, Telangana Semiconductor, Microelectromechanical Systems
Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) Chandigarh, Union Territory of Chandigarh Ballistics
Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Wheeled Vehicles

As part of the rationalization plan, the Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL) was merged with the Snow and Avalanche Studies Establishment (SASE) which was renamed into the Defence Geological Research Establishment (DGRE). As of 2020, the Advanced Numerical Research and Analysis Group (ANURAG) and Laser Science and Technology Center (LASTEC) are no longer functional as independent entities. The staff are relocated to various DRDO labs in Hyderabad.[13] DRDO is planning to build a new research lab in Lucknow.[14]

Source[15]
Laboratory Name Location Area of Research
DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories Bengaluru, Karnataka Artificial Intelligence
Kolkata, West Bengal Asymmetric Technologies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Cognitive Technologies
Mumbai, Maharashtra Quantum Technology
Hyderabad, Telangana Smart Materials

HR Institutions

Source[12]
Institution Name Location Area
Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Talent Management
Institute of Technology Management (ITM) Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Technology Management
Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Human Resource

Other Institutions

Source[12]
Institution Name Location Area of Research
Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM) Nashik, Maharashtra High Energy Materials
Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS) Hyderabad, Telangana Advanced Systems
Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DeSIDoC) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Information System and Documentation
DRDO Integration Centre (DIC) Panagarh, West Bengal Systems Integration
Institute for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA) Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Systems Analysis
Mobile Systems Complex (MSC) Pune, Maharashtra Missile Systems
SF Complex (SFC) Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh Propellant

Centres of Excellence

Source[12]
Center Name Location Area of Research
DRDO Bharathiar University (DRDO-BU), Centre of Excellence Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Applied Psychology, Toxicology, Biological Sensors, Fuel Cell
Advanced Centre for Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM) Hyderabad, Telangana Photonics, Material Science, High Energy Materials
Centre of Excellence in Cryptology Kolkata, West Bengal Cryptology
Centre of Millimeter Wave Semiconductor Devices and Systems Kolkata, West Bengal Millimeter Wave and Semiconductor
Advanced Centre for Excellence on Composite Materials (ACECM) Bengaluru, Karnataka Composite Materials
Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) Chennai, Tamil Nadu Sensors and Microelectromechanical Systems
Centre of Propulsion Technology (CoPT) Mumbai, Maharashtra Propulsion Technology
Jagdish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology (JCBCAT) Kolkata, West Bengal Directed Energy Technologies, Robotics, Cognitive Technologies
DRDO-Industry-Academia Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE), IIT Delhi (previously Joint Advanced Technology Centre)[16] Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi Advanced Ballistics and Protection, Advanced Electromagnetic Devices and Terahertz technologies, Brain Computer Interface and Brain Machine Intelligence, Photonic Technologies, Plasmonics, Laser and Quantum Photonics, and Smart & Intelligent Textile Technologies.[17]
Centre of Excellence in Systems Design and Engineering Mumbai, Maharashtra Systems Design
North East Science and Technology Centre (NESTC) Aizawl, Mizoram Microelectromechanical Systems, Sensors, Degenerative Disease, Toxicology
Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Computational System Security, Sensors
DRDO-Industry-Academia Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE), IIT Jodhpur Jodhpur, Rajasthan Desert Warfare Technologies, Futuristic Omni Mobile System, Artificial Intelligence in Information and War gaming[18]
DRDO-Industry-Academia Center of Excellence (DIA-CoE), IIT Kanpur Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Advanced Nanomaterials, Accelerated Material Design and Development, High Energy Materials, Biological engineering[19]

Projects

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Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme

The Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme is a Ministry of Defence programme administered by the DRDO for supporting companies, with a focus on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, in developing defence technologies.[20] As of December 2024, 79 TDF projects have been sanctioned to various industrial partners for developing defence technologies.[20]

On 11 December 2024, under TDF, the iBooster Green Propulsion System was handed over to the DRDO by Manastu Space Technologies, based at IIT Bombay. For crucial satellite functions including orbit raising, orbital station-keeping, and deorbiting, the iBooster system—which is intended for spacecraft weighing between 100 and 500 kg—will be employed. Unlike hydrazine, it uses a patented hydrogen peroxide-based fuel that is safer, more affordable, and less harmful to the environment. The high-temperature catalyst in iBooster ensures smooth ignition, and the thruster design has been tuned for increased efficiency.[21][22] A green propulsion system, developed by the TDF, was successfully demonstrated in orbit on a launched payload aboard PSLV-C58.[23]

Industry linkages, technology transfer and indigenisation

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India domestically produces only 45% to 50% of defence products it uses, and the rest are imported.[24] To become technology research and production leader, reduce reliance on the imports and increase self-reliance, DRDO Chief called for more collaboration with the industry, private sector, research and education institutes including IITs and NITs.[24] India's military–industrial complex has had little success and only recently private sector was allowed to enter the defence production.[25] To expedite the development cycle of new technologies and to better fit the end user requirements, army has asked DRDO to take more army staff on deputation to be part of DRDO technology development project teams.[26]

Indian forces are using numerous indigenous technologies produced by the DRDO, including Varunastra, Maareech, Ushus, and TAL by the navy; Electronic Warfare Technologies, radars, composite materials for LCA, AEW&C, Astra, and LCA Tejas by airforce; and ASAT, BrahMos, ASTRA, Nag missile, SAAW, Arjun MBT Mk 1A, 46-metre Modular Bridge, MPR, LLTR Ashwin by the army.[27] In September 2019, DRDO formulated the "DRDO Policy and Procedures for Transfer of Technology" and released information on "DRDO-Industry Partnership: Synergy and Growth and DRDO Products with Potential for Export".[27]

During the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019 in October, DRDO signed technology transfer contracts with 16 Indian companies, including 3 startups, to produce products for use by the Indian Armed Forces.[28] This included high shelf life, high nutrition, ready-to-eat on-the-go food products to be consumed in the difficult terrain and bad weather.[28] DRDO and ISRO have agreed to collaborate in India's crewed orbital spacecraft project called Gaganyaan during which DRDOs various laboratories will tailor their defence capabilities to suit the needs of ISRO's human space mission with critical human-centric systems and technologies like space grade food, crew healthcare, radiation measurement and protection, parachutes for the safe recovery of the crew module and fire suppression system etc.[29] Kalyani Group is developing the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System.[29]

DRDO with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), under the Advance Assessment Technology and Commercialisation Programme, is helping Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) to keep Dal Lake clean by providing low cost biodigesters for the treatment of human excreta, animal waste disposal, grey water and kitchen waste release that works fine in ambient as well as sub zero temperature which are also supplied to Indian Railways.[30][31]

Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) which works in the field of chemical weapon, biological agent detection and research is helping Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in augmenting diagnostic capability for COVID-19 outbreak. It has created special hand sanitiser formulation and diagnostic kits following WHO standards and guidelines that are supplied in large numbers to civilian and defence officials.[32][33] Medical staff all over India dealing with Coronavirus contamination are using protective waterproof clothing with special sealant used in submarine applications developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) for CBRN defence that is made up of high strength polyester coated with breathable polymer.[34] The clothing underwent successful trials at the South India Textile Research Association and exceeds the criteria of currently available suits in the market.[35] The suit is washable, passed all critical CBRN and ASTM standards and is now manufactured by two private players, Venus Industries from Mumbai and IMTEC from Kolkata.[36] Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL) developed causality evacuation bag for COVID-19 infected patients that can withstand Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) environments and is protected against blood and viral penetration. The bag is made up of durable water-repellent nonwoven fabric. It is rigid and cylindrical with air and waterproof zippers and ventilators. Already ordered 500 in numbers, DRDO will now transfer the technology to the private sector for manufacturing.[37]

Under the Society for Biomedical Technology (SBMT) programme, DEBEL has developed five-layer nanomesh based N99 masks and is collaborating with Mysore-based Skanray Technologies for the production of ventilators using currently available technologies with Indian made parts due to unavailability of imports. It is also working on a new multiplexed ventilator technology that will be able to support several infected individuals on a single ventilator. The prototype development stage is complete and the initial model is now undergoing various improvements suggested by a team of medical researchers and doctors.[38] The technology will finally be transferred to Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, Honda Cars India and Maruti Suzuki for immediate mass production.[39][40] DRDO signed agreement with Indian Telephone Industries Limited for tech transfer on low cost multiplexed ventilator technology with 80% to 90% of components are now make in India.[41]

DRDO as of 11 April 2020 transferred technologies to 30 major companies to manufacture various non-medicine products against the COVID-19 pandemic which includes ventilators, sanitiser, personal protective equipment, face shield and isolation shelters. The technology for the newly developed multiplexed ventilator came from the onboard oxygen generation system (OBOGS) developed for HAL Tejas. Private sector players like Raksha Polycoats and Accurate Savan Defence are now producing protective clothing, isolation shelters based on DRDO tech developed for high altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPE) bags, submarine escape the suit and satellite recovery systems. Hyderabad-based 3D printing startup iMake with Modern Manufacturers and Kirat Mechanical Engineering from Chandigarh, Wipro 3D from Bengaluru and Global Healthcare from Delhi are 3D printing visor-based face shields which is an offshoot of the tech developed for high-altitude military parachuting. Setco from Mumbai is producing sealants developed for submarines of Indian Navy at DRDO labs for personal protection equipment.[42]

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) developed a product called Aerosol Containment Box for enclosure of intubation procedure made with Poly(methyl methacrylate). It is cubical designed for both adults and minors and covers the COVID-19-infected patients during medical examination and treatment from head to chest to stop the transmission of droplets containing the virus to others. Employees' State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Hyderabad helped RCI in prototype development while Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research helped in testing, validation and acceptance of products for medical use. The technology is now transferred to private industries located in Chandigarh and Hyderabad for mass manufacturing.[43] RCI at DRDO Missile Complex, Hyderabad is now supplying technology of brushless DC motors (BLDC) used for missile actuators and high response solenoid valves used in missile control for ventilator pumps that validated the prototype testing stages.[44]

Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) developed two sanitising equipment of 50 litres tank capacity consisting of a portable backpack type that covers an area of 300 metres while another trolley mounted for large area sanitisation of up to 3000 metres by spraying 1% hypochlorite solution.[45]

Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) developed a portable disinfection chamber and special face protection mask for health professional combating the COVID-19 outbreak in India. The personnel decontamination system is equipped with sanitiser and soap dispenser. The full-body decontamination starts using for pedal with an electrically operated pump creating a disinfectant mist of 700-litre of hypo sodium chloride. The system takes 25 seconds for full decontamination with an automatic shut-off procedure and can decontaminate 650 personnel until the next refill. The face mask developed for COVID-19 patients uses the A4 size Over-Head Projection (OHP) film for protection and lightweight materials for long duration comfortable use.[46] VRDE developed full-body decontamination chamber was designed and validated within 4 days with All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi became the first premier institution to use it. The mass manufacturing of the portable decontamination chamber is now done by Dass Hitachi Limited.[47]

In 2024, 950 transfer of technologies (ToT) of DRDO-developed systems to Indian companies took place, out of which 256 licensing agreements for ToTs were also signed with Indian companies.[23]

Development cum Production Partner programme

As part of Make In India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, DRDO under the Development cum Production Partner programme (DcPP) allowed handholding of domestic private sector industries to improve their development and production cycle of complex defence systems.

VL-SRSAM (Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile) and Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) became some of the successful projects of this programme.[48] In 2021, DcPP led to private sector participation for the VL-SRSAM, which was one of the first missile programmes that allowed private sector particaption.[49]

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on 17 December 2021, secured an order for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and supply of DRDO Abhyas from Aeronautical Development Establishment. The order will be completed under Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) with a private sector industry.[50]

On 16 December 2021, Ashok Leyland signed partnership agreement with Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) to develop 600  hp engine for Future Combat Vehicle Programme.[51] Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE) on 27 December 2021 transferred technologies for developing border surveillance system to Indian private sector company Paras Defence and Space. The system consists of radar, and electro-optical sensors mounted on a pan tilt platform.[52] On 28 December 2021, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) transferred technology to manufacture extreme cold weather clothing system to RHD Business Services, SBNX Innovation, Shiva Texyarn Limited, Kusumgar Corporates and Ginni Filaments Limited.[53]

DRDO on 8 January 2024 launched Ugram, an assault rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, which has been designed, developed and manufactured in collaboration with Dvipa Armour India Private Limited under DcPP.[54] It's scheduled to be tested by the Indian Army.[55] NASM-SR is manufactured by Adani Defence & Aerospace under DcPP.[56][57] Larsen & Toubro is producing the Zorawar light tank under the DRDO's DcPP.[58] L&T is manufacturing integrated life-support system-onboard oxygen generation system (ILSS-OBOGS) for aircraft such as HAL Tejas, HAL Tejas Mk2 from the Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory under DcPP.[59]

In June 2025, Reliance Infrastructure become India's first private sector company to design and develop four categories of a next generation 155mm artillery ammunition, with the ammunition developed under the DcPP of DRDO's Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE).[60]

Heads of DRDO

List of Director Generals (1948–2015) and Chairpersons (since 2015) of DRDO.[61]

  1. Daulat Singh Kothari (1948–1961)
  2. Suri Bhagavantam (1961–1969)
  3. B. D. Nag Chaudhuri (1970–1974)
  4. M. G. K. Menon (1974–1978)
  5. Raja Ramanna (1978–1982)
  6. V. S. R. Arunachalam (1982–1992)
  7. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1992–1999)
  8. V. K. Aatre (1999–2004)
  9. M. Natarajan (2004–2009)
  10. V. K. Saraswat (2009–2013)
  11. Avinash Chander (2013–2015)
  12. S. Christopher (2015–2018)
  13. G.Satheesh Reddy (2018-2022)
  14. Samir V. Kamat (2022–present)[62]

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