Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the decisive role played by DRDO-developed weapons during Operation Sindoor stands as a testament to the organisation’s commitment to safeguarding national interests. During his visit to the DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi today on the occasion of its 68th Foundation Day, Mr Singh commended DRDO for bolstering India’s indigenous capabilities by equipping the Armed Forces with state-of-the-art technologies. He said that DRDO’s equipment worked seamlessly during the operation, boosting the morale of the soldiers.
Mr Singh expressed confidence that DRDO will play a crucial role in the creation of the Sudarshan Chakra, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under this initiative, DRDO is responsible for equipping vital installations with an air defence system to ensure complete aerial protection over the next decade. Highlighting the importance of air defence in modern warfare, as witnessed during Operation Sindoor, Mr Singh said he was confident that DRDO would work wholeheartedly to achieve this goal at the earliest. The Defence Minister called upon DRDO to continue progressing in sync with the rapidly evolving technological ecosystem and to develop products that remain relevant to changing times. He urged the organisation to maintain its focus on innovation and to identify more areas that can enhance private sector participation.
During the meeting, the Defence Minister was briefed by Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V. Kamat, on the ongoing research and development activities, the organisation’s achievements in 2025, initiatives to promote industry, start-ups and academia, and the roadmap for 2026. He was also apprised of major targets set for 2026 and the various reforms being undertaken to improve the organisation. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth along with Directors General, Corporate Directors, and other senior DRDO scientists and officials were also present on the occasion.
