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DRDO Restructures Research Verticals to Strengthen DIA-CoEs and Advance Futuristic Defense Technologies.

National | Dated: 11 Feb 2025

On February 07, 2025, the Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), introduced restructured and expanded Research Verticals & Thrust Areas across DRDO Industry Academia - Centres of Excellence (DIA-CoEs) at DRDO headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This initiative aims to refine and strengthen the focus on future technology requirements in Directed Research (DR) within DIA-CoEs while integrating advanced deep technologies to enhance research outcomes.
  • - The number of Research Verticals has been expanded from 65 to 82 across 15 DIA-CoEs to optimize research capabilities.
  • - The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has introduced new research verticals across various DIA-CoEs to enhance advancements in critical defense technologies. IIT Bombay (Maharashtra) will focus on Compound Semiconductor Technologies, crucial for high-performance electronics and defense applications.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) IIT Hyderabad (Telangana) will specialize in Laser Beam Combining for Communication, Power Transmission & Manufacturing, along with Material Extraction & Recycling, enabling sustainable and efficient resource utilization.
  • (ii) IIT Roorkee (Uttarakhand) and IIT Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) will drive research in Emerging RF Technologies and Software Defined Radios, respectively, supporting next-generation communication and radar systems.
  • (iii) IIT Kharagpur (West Bengal) will advance research in Cryptography and Information Security, strengthening cybersecurity and secure communication frameworks for defense operations.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which organization has restructured research verticals to strengthen DIA-CoEs?

Correct Answer: DRDO

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About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  • Chairman : Dr. Samir Vankatapati Kamat
  • Headquarters : New Delhi