New Delhi: With the aim to encourage Defence R&D within the industry and academia, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised an ‘Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir’ in New Delhi.
On this occasion, a list of 75 technology priority areas was released, which was divided into 403 technological categories, which further spread out to 1,295 current & future technology development tasks.
The unveiling of the 75 technology priority areas will greatly boost the defense manufacturing sector by encouraging the industry to localize and innovate on defense technologies. This initiative aims to propel India towards self-reliance and promote the design and development of military technologies within the country through collaboration with industry and academia.
Additionally, the DRDO Technology Foresight 2023 document has been released, which outlines the various areas, categories, and technology development activities that the laboratories of DRDO are currently focusing on. This document can be accessed on the official website of DRDO at www.drdo.gov.in.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief of Defence Staff complimented the DRDO for organising the ‘Anusandhaan Chintan Shivir’ and stressed on the importance of indigenous defence technologies for the Armed Forces.
In his address, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat stated that the DRDO, Industry and Academia should work in synergy to take the technologies from low to advance level where it can be taken up for bulk production.
The list of activities identifies future technology areas that are essential for the development of defense systems and defense research and development, which in turn strengthens the nation’s security. The webpage also presents major technology tasks that are planned for the near future to meet defense research and development needs. By listing the various establishments of DRDO working in specific areas, the webpage facilitates seamless communication and understanding among different stakeholders, including industry and academia.
DRDO, with its extensive network of laboratories and centers, is deeply involved in the development of defense technologies across various disciplines such as aeronautics, armaments, electronics, combat vehicles, engineering systems, instrumentation, missiles, advanced computing simulation, special materials, naval systems, life sciences, training information systems, and modern agriculture technologies. The core objective of DRDO is to achieve self-reliance in critical defense technologies and systems by developing state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment. To accomplish this, DRDO actively collaborates with various stakeholders in the defense ecosystem, fostering cooperation between the industry and academia to drive the development of new technologies.
