New Delhi: In a significant milestone for indigenous defence production, the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully completed a major DRDO Technology Transfer initiative.
Three advanced materials technologies were officially transferred to leading industry partners during a ceremony held on August 30, 2025.
DRDO Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, Dr Samir V Kamat, handed over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents to the respective partners, reinforcing DRDO’s commitment to strengthening industry-research collaboration and self-reliance in strategic sectors.
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DRDO Technology Transfer: Advanced Materials for Defence and Naval Applications
The technologies transferred by DMRL span critical defence and naval applications:
- High-strength Radomes manufacturing to BHEL, Jagdishpur, enabling the production of protective covers for sensitive missile sensors to enhance missile system reliability.
- DMR-1700 Steel Sheets and Plates for Defence Applications to JSPL, Angul, offering ultra-high strength combined with excellent fracture toughness at room temperature.
- DMR 249A HSLA Steel Plates for Naval Applications to BSP, Bhilai, SAIL, designed to meet stringent metallurgical and physical standards for naval vessel construction.
Strengthening Indigenous R&D through DRDO Technology Transfer
Addressing the gathering, Dr Kamat praised the efforts behind the research and innovation that led to these successful technology transfers. He commended DMRL’s role in fostering industry partnerships and advancing indigenous materials technology for strategic use.
This DRDO Technology Transfer marks a crucial step forward in scaling advanced innovations through collaboration with established industrial partners, ensuring commercial deployment and strategic benefits for India’s defence ecosystem.
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MoU with Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
Further expanding its collaborative framework, DMRL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This partnership will leverage DMRL’s facilities and technical expertise to support AAIB activities.
The event was attended by senior DRDO leaders, including Director General (Naval Systems & Materials) Dr RV Hara Prasad, Director General (Resource and Management) Dr Manu Korulla, and DMRL Director Dr R Balamuralikrishnan.
