What happened?
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is participating in the Indo-Defence 2025 exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, from June 11 to 14, as part of the India Pavilion. The event provides a platform for DRDO to showcase India’s cutting-edge defence technologies, including ASTRA MK-I, Remotely Operated Vehicle Daksh, Low Frequency Dunking Sonar (LFDS-X), Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C), Wheeled Armoured Platform (Whap), Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedo, and Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile. Earlier, DRDO’s Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) transferred technologies of nine systems to 10 industries, and signed an MoU with COEP Technological University, Pune, for collaboration in cutting-edge technologies. Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, complimented DRDO and industry for the exceptional performance of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor.
Why it matters to India
DRDO’s participation in Indo-Defence 2025 highlights India’s growing capabilities in indigenous defence technology and its commitment to becoming a defence exporter. Showcasing advanced systems strengthens India’s image as a reliable defence partner in the Indo-Pacific region. The transfer of technologies to industries and collaborations with academic institutions align with the government’s vision of a robust defence industrial ecosystem and “Atmanirbharta” (self-reliance) in defence.