Ministry of Defence
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| 2024 | DRDO successfully tested India's first long-range hypersonic missile capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads over 1,500 km at 3 km per second. |
| December 11 2024 | DRDO received the iBooster Green Propulsion System from Manastu Space Technologies at IIT Bombay. The system is a patented hydrogen peroxide-based fuel technology designed for spacecraft weighing 100-500 kg, offering safer, more affordable, and environmentally friendly propulsion for satellite orbit operations. |
| July 2024 | A 9-member committee led by K. Vijayraghavan submitted a report on DRDO reforms to the Prime Minister's Office. |
| January 8 2024 | DRDO launched Ugram, an assault rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, designed and manufactured in collaboration with Dvipa Armour India Private Limited under the Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) programme. |
| 2022 | Sameer V. Kamat becomes the Chairperson of DRDO, taking over leadership from G. Satheesh Reddy. |
| December 28 2021 | Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) transferred technology to manufacture extreme cold weather clothing system to multiple private companies including RHD Business Services and Shiva Texyarn Limited. |
| December 27 2021 | Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE) transferred technologies for developing a border surveillance system to Indian private sector company Paras Defence and Space. |
| December 17 2021 | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited secured an order for manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, and supply of DRDO Abhyas from Aeronautical Development Establishment under the Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) programme. |
| December 16 2021 | Ashok Leyland signed a partnership agreement with Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) to develop a 600 hp engine for the Future Combat Vehicle Programme. |
| October 2019 | During the Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit, DRDO signed technology transfer contracts with 16 Indian companies, including 3 startups, to produce products for Indian Armed Forces. |
| 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'. |
| 2018 | G. Satheesh Reddy becomes the Chairperson of DRDO, continuing the organization's leadership progression. |
| 2015 | DRDO transitions its leadership model, changing from Director General to Chairperson designation with S. Christopher taking charge. |
| 2010 | Defence Minister A. K. Antony ordered the restructuring of DRDO to boost defence research and ensure private sector participation. |
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