DRDO’s record 2,000+ licensing agreements and 200+ production licenses accelerate India’s defense indigenization, with ₹50 crore/project support under TDF scheme.
Key Achievements
✅ 2,000+ technology transfer licenses signed in 2024
✅ 200+ production licenses issued to private industries
✅ 130+ industries onboarded as development partners since 2019
✅ ₹50 crore/support under Technology Development Fund (TDF)
DRDO’s Manufacturing Push: Building an Indigenous Defense Ecosystem
Strategic Initiatives Driving Aatmanirbharta
| Program | Impact |
|---|---|
| Technology Transfers | Enables MSMEs to produce defense systems locally |
| TDF Scheme | Funds cutting-edge R&D (up to ₹50 crore/project) |
| Industry Mentorship | DRDO scientists guide private manufacturers |
Chandrika Kaushik, DG (PC&SI), DRDO:
*”Our partnerships with 130+ industries demonstrate how public-private collaboration is transforming India’s defense manufacturing landscape.”*
Sector-Wise Breakthroughs
1. Missile Systems
- Astra Mk-II production by Bharat Dynamics
- Pralay tactical missile indigenization
2. Electronic Warfare
- Uttam AESA radar tech transfer to private firms
- Sonar systems for naval applications
3. Armored Vehicles
- Arjun Mk-1A component manufacturing network
- Future Infantry Combat Vehicle development
Eastern India’s Manufacturing Momentum
Key Insights from CII Conclave
✔ Sudhanshu Mani (Vande Bharat Architect):
“Defense production must integrate with logistics networks for strategic advantage.”
✔ Ashish Anupam (Tata Steel):
“Eastern states growing faster than national average in industrial output.”
✔ CII’s Market Facilitation Services:
- Helping Indian defense firms expand globally
- Focus on Southeast Asian & African markets
2024-25 Roadmap
- 500+ more tech transfers planned
- New testing facilities in Tier-2 cities
- Startup challenges for disruptive defense tech
Sources: DRDO Press Briefing, CII Conclave Proceedings
Data as of July 2024
