Jagannath Nayak takes over as DG Missiles & Strategic Systems (MSS) DRDO
Jagannath Nayak has been appointed as the new Director General of Missiles & Strategic Systems at DRDO, succeeding U. Raja Babu. Nayak is a distinguished scientist known for his work on Directed Energy Weapons and avionics.
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Leadership changes in strategic defense organizations impact national security policy and the trajectory of indigenous military technology development.
Distinguished scientist Jagannath Nayak has been appointed as the Director General of Missiles & Strategic Systems (MSS) DRDO in the place of U. Raja Babu — who retired on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).
The article is a professional profile and announcement of a government appointment.
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