The 50 laboratories under the Ministry of Defence’s, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are being challenged to step up performance. In order to check time and cost over runs, and improving general functioning of the DRDO, Defense Minister AK Antony informed Parliament that the government intends to implement
• Creation of a Defence Technology Commission
• Decentralization of DRDO Management and Financial Structure
• Revamping of DRDO Human Resource (HR) Structure
Antony reported that DRDO’s productionized work spans almost $25 billion the last five years and covers missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, radars, electronic warfare systems; sonars; torpedos; combat vehicles; bridging systems; combat aircraft; infrared seeker; sensors; NBC decontamination suites; parachutes; propellants and explosives; detonators; composite materials; fuel cells; paints; antennas; and communication system.
Antony confirmed that there are no current plans to establish any new labs under DRDO.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
