Introduction to D.R.D.O
1.1 Defence Research and Development Organization
DRDO was formed in 1958 from the amalgamation of the already functioning Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) with the Defense Science Organization (DSO). DRDO is 50 labs strong and is deeply engaged in developing Defense technologies covering disciplines like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, combat vehicles, engineering systems, instrumentation, missiles, advanced computing and simulation, special materials, naval systems, life sciences, training, information systems and agriculture.
DRDO works towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to production of weapon systems and equipment in accordance to requirements laid down by the three services. DRDO’s work involves various areas of technology, including aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation and life sciences.
Today, DRDO is a network of 51 laboratories which are deeply engaged in developing defence technologies covering various disciplines, like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, combat vehicles, engineering systems, instrumentation, missiles, advanced computing and simulation, special materials, naval systems, life sciences, training, information systems and agriculture.
Presently, the Organisation is backed by over 5000 scientists and about 25,000 other scientific, technical and supporting personnel. Several major projects for the development of missiles, armaments, light combat aircrafts, radars, electronic warfare systems etc are on hand significant achievements have already been made in several such technologies.
Headquarters: DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi
Defence research & development services:
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