About DRDO

• Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) works under the Department of Defence Research and Development of the Ministry of Defence. 
• DRDO dedicatedly working towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to production of world class weapon systems and equipment in accordance with the expressed needs and the qualitative requirements laid down by the three services.
• DRDO is working in various areas of military technology which include aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation and life sciences. 
• To fulfil this mandate, Department of Defence Research and Development (R&D), is closely working with academic institutions, Research and Development (R&D) Centres and production agencies of Science and Technology (S&T) Ministries/Departments in Public & Civil Sector including Defence. 
• DRDO is established with a vision of Make India prosperous by establishing world-class science and technology base and provide our Defence Services decisive edge by equipping them with internationally competitive systems and solutions and, mission to:

1. Design, develop and lead to production state-of-the-art sensors, weapon systems, platforms and allied equipment for our Defence Services.
   2. Provide technological solutions to the Defence Services to optimise combat effectiveness and to promote well-being of the troops.
   3. Develop infrastructure and committed quality manpower and build strong technology base.

Why in News?

• DRDO is celebrating the 66th Foundation Day of its establishment. 

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