DRDO Chairman highlights efforts to boost India’s defence research capacity
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DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat announced the establishment of five new labs and 15 new DRDO centers to enhance India's underwater and space awareness capabilities.
Background
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is expanding its infrastructure with 5 new labs and 15 new centers. These facilities will specifically focus on underwater and space awareness to boost India's defence research capacity.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDRDO is establishing 5 new labs and 15 new centers for underwater and space awareness
- PostSamir V. Kamat: Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of enhancing indigenous underwater and space awareness capabilities in strengthening India's strategic autonomy and maritime security.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- R&D bottleneck: Need for sustained investment in high-end intellectual capital and specialized scientific infrastructure
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign technology for critical underwater and orbital surveillance
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Indigenous Research · Intellectual Capital · Maritime Security · Space Awareness
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