Govt clears path for India Inc to get hands on DRDO missile tech; what it means
The Indian government has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to private domestic companies. This initiative aims to boost indigenous defense manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports.
Why it matters
This policy shift is a major step in India's 'Make in India' defense strategy, intended to integrate private industry into the national security supply chain.
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies for production within the country, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.The move is aimed at accelerating indigenous missile manufacturing, reducing import dependence and expanding the role of domestic companies in India's defence ecosystem.The ministry described the technology transfer as an "important milestone" in increasing industry participation and enabling the transition of missile systems from development to industrial production."The provision will enable successful transition of missile system development to industrial production, reflecting the continued efforts of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) to leverage the capabilities of the Indian industry for the development…
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