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DRDO Missile Technology Transfer to Indian Industry

27 August 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYDRDO MissileTechnologyTransfer to IndianIndustry27 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Defence Minister cleared handing over DRDO’s conventional missile know-how to qualified Indian manufacturers.

Key facts

  • Approved by: Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister.
  • Scope: conventional missile systems developed by DRDO.
  • Condition: industry must meet required qualifications, certifications and approvals.
  • Who gains: private companies and MSMEs.

Significance

  • Supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous defence manufacturing.

Exam angle

  • Concept: transfer of technology (ToT).
  • Developer: DRDO.

Test yourself

1. Who approved the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to Indian industry?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved it.

2. Which organisation developed the conventional missile systems whose technology is being transferred to industry?

The systems were developed by DRDO.

3. The DRDO missile technology transfer especially increases the role of which players in defence production?

The move increases participation of Indian private companies and MSMEs.

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