DRDO Offers 28 Indigenous Weapons for Emergency Procurement to Strengthen Armed Forces’ 'Make‑in‑India' Push.

Science and Technology

In June 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) announced a selection of 28 homegrown weapon systems—ranging from hypersonic missiles to anti-drone tech—for fast-track emergency procurement by the Indian Armed Forces.


      - DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat unveiled a diverse list encompassing hypersonic missiles, next-gen BrahMos variants, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, surface-to-air and counter-drone systems, mobile artillery, and light tanks.

      - These offerings align with emergency procurement mechanisms—approved for rapid acquisition of indigenously made equipment—allowing contracts up to â‚ą300 crore and delivery within 6–12 months.

      - The indigenous systems recently outperformed Chinese-equivalent weapons during Operation Sindoor. DRDO Chairman confirmed systems like Nagastra-1 loitering munition and BrahMos propulsion units played key roles, reinforcing confidence in domestic tech.

Main Point :-   (i) DRDO emphasised the vital role of private integrators like BrahMos Aerospace and Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd in scaling up production and advancing Make-in-India goals.

      (ii) India aims to plug critical capability gaps by fast-tracking systems like VSHORAD (Very Short‑Range Air Defence), MPTAGM (Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missiles), and advanced torpedoes—all part of the 28-item list intended for urgent adoption.

(iii) Aligned with PM Modi’s strategic vision, this move reinforces defence self-reliance. With ₹7,300 crore worth of emergency orders through indigenous channels already underway, DRDO signals a seismic shift in India’s defence procurement strategy.
About DRDO

Chairman: Samir V. Kamat
Headquarters: New Delhi
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