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DRDO Chairman Urges Universities To Accelerate Defence Technologies
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DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat visited SRM University-A.P. on February 17, 2026, urging a collaborative ecosystem where academia, DRDO labs, start-ups and MSMEs accelerate defence technologies within three to five years. He praised SRM AP’s ICME materials research and quantum navigation and sensor work, and advised close partnerships for technology transfer to speed operational deployment and national self-reliance.
Key Points
- 1Calls for collaborative ecosystem linking academia, DRDO labs, start-ups to shorten technology timelines to 3–5 years
- 2Highlights SRM AP’s ICME materials and quantum navigation research as strategic assets for defence technology development
- 3Encourages practitioners to partner with DRDO labs for technology transfer and operational deployment in national defence
Scoring Rationale
Official DRDO guidance raises national defence research urgency, but provides limited operational detail for immediate implementation.
Sources
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