The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in research, education, training, and technological support for defence and internal security. According to the Ministry of Defence, the agreement was signed by Distinguished Scientist & Director General (Production Coordination & Services Interaction) Chandrika Kaushik and RRU Vice Chancellor Prof. Bimal N. Patel, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at South Block, New Delhi, on December 22, 2025. Also present was Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO.

The MoU is intended to strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence and internal security technologies, aligning with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the whole-of-nation strategy during Amrit Kaal. It underscores a shared commitment to integrating technology, expertise, and operational insights to boost national security preparedness and enhance India’s strategic autonomy in internal security.

RRU, an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs and designated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a Nodal Centre for Defence Studies, contributes substantial academic, training, and policy expertise in internal security. DRDO, the country’s leading defence R&D organisation, provides advanced indigenous technologies and system-level capabilities to meet the needs of the Armed Forces and security agencies.

Under this MoU, both organisations will collaborate on joint research initiatives, PhD and fellowship programmes, as well as specialised training and capacity-building for security forces. The partnership will also focus on studying emerging operational challenges, analysing technology gaps, forecasting future requirements, and managing the life cycle of DRDO-developed systems deployed within the Central Armed Police Forces and other agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs.