DRDO
DRDO is the Defence Research and Development Organization. DRDO is the Republic of India department which is works for research and development of the army.It was created in 1958 by combining DSO (Defense Science Organization) with the Technical Development Establishment & the Directorate of Technical Development and Production. Headquarters of DRDO are located in New Delhi that is under the management of the Ministry of Defence. Significant developments such as many large weapons technology programs, missiles, light combat aircraft, radars, electronic warfare systems, etc. already have been achieved.
Primary focuses of DRDO
DRDO focuses on improving self-reliance in Defense Systems and to move towards development and design.
It’s resulting in the production of world-class weapons tools and devices in alignment with the quantity and quality criteria set by the three services, respectively. Navy, Army, and Air Force.
DRDO is an large network of laboratories that aims towards the development of defensive technology and multiple places of military technology, such as fighting vehicles, missiles, armaments, aeronautics, sensors, advanced computing and & Simulation, instrumentation, computer systems, unique materials, training, naval system, information systems, agriculture & life sciences.
Key activities of DRDO
Provide guidance on all research areas of weapons, weapons systems, military activities, and so on to Defense Minister as well as to the three services.
DRDO Conducts scientific research and development activities in specific national security-relevant areas.
Guide and manage the Department’s offices, laboratories, buildings, ranges, initiatives, and services.
Take part in the analysis of all weapon systems & associated technology proposed for purchase by the Ministry of Defence.
Financial and other technical support to institutions, universities and so on. For the research and training of personnel on areas of national security-related science and engineering.
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