Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

India's indigenous weapons development and production programs are implemented by DRDO (Defence Research Development Organisation). It came into existence in 1958. Its objective is to research and develop equipment required for India's defence sector. It is headed by the Scientific Advisor to the Minister of Defence. The Motto of DRDO is Strength's Origin is in Science. DRDO's headquarters are located in New Delhi.

Vision and Mission of DRDO

◆ To strengthen the country with indigenous defence technology.

◆ To oversee the production, design and development of weapons.

◆ To develop missiles.

◆ To provide technologies to the forces and develop the necessary ones.

◆ To develop infrastructure, ensure quality human resources, and build a strong indigenous technology base.

DRDO Laboratories

1. Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) - Bangalore

2. Aerial Delivery Research Development Establishment (ADRDE) - Agra

3. Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) - Bangalore

4. Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) - Bangalore

5. Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) - Bangalore

6. Armament Research Development Establishment (ARDE) - Pune

7. Centre for Fire and Explosive Environmental Safety (CFEES) - Delhi

8. High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) - Pune

9. Combat Vehicles Research Development Establishment (CVRDE) - Chennai

10. Snow Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) - Chandigarh

11. Advanced Numerical Research Analysis Group (ANURAG) - Hyderabad

12. Centre for Artificial Intelligence Robotics (CAIR) - Bangalore

13. Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL) - Dehradun

14. Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) - Hyderabad

15. Laser Science Technology Centre (LASTEC) - Delhi

17. Electronics Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) - Bangalore

18. Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) - Delhi

19. Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed University) - Pune

20. Institute of Technology Management (ITM) - Mussoorie

21. Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) - Mysore

22. Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) - Delhi

23. Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) - Delhi

24. Naval Physical Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) - Kochi

25. Naval Science Technological Laboratory (NSTL) - Visakhapatnam