The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant step toward advancing defence indigenisation by transferring 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) covering eight cutting-edge products to industry partners. These agreements were formally handed over during the opening session of SAMANVAY 2025, a two-day industry synergy meet organized by DRDO’s Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster in Bengaluru. The event drew participation from over 150 representatives, including start-ups, MSMEs, and leading defence manufacturers. Senior DRDO officials highlighted the government’s focus on enhancing the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem and encouraged industry collaboration to expand domestic production for both defence and export needs.

The transferred technologies include advanced systems related to radar components, electronic warfare subsystems, communication modules, and power management systems, all developed by DRDO’s premier ECS laboratories. Each has been verified for production readiness, allowing for swift adoption by both private and public sector partners.

Emphasising the value of collaboration, DRDO noted that industry partnerships are vital for transforming laboratory innovations into deployable defence solutions. The LATOT initiative aims to build self-reliant supply chains, create high-tech employment opportunities, and reduce dependence on imports for critical subsystems.

At SAMANVAY 2025, DRDO leaders reaffirmed the vision of “Make in India, Make for the World” as the driving force behind India’s defence sector. The event served as an interactive platform connecting research institutions and industry to explore co-development opportunities in next-generation communication, electronic warfare, and sensor technologies.

The synergy meet reinforced DRDO’s commitment to strengthening its Technology Transfer (ToT) framework, fostering innovative collaborations, and accelerating the production cycle for indigenous systems. Through these LATOTs, DRDO aims to empower the domestic defence industry, ensure technological superiority for the armed forces, and drive long-term growth of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem.