ENA Sectors 2025-10-31 17:41:13 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Oct 31 (KNN)</strong> The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over 12 licensing agreements for the transfer of technology (ToT) covering eight cutting-edge defence products to various industry partners.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The announcement was made during the inaugural session of SAMANVAY-2025, a two-day industry synergy meet held in Bengaluru.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Organised by DRDOs Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) cluster, the event aims to boost collaboration between DRDO and the private sector &mdash; including startups and MSMEs &mdash; under the governments Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">More than 150 representatives from the defence industry participated in discussions on research, innovation, and policy reforms.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">BK Das, DRDOs Director General (Electronics and Communication System), said Bengaluru continues to play a vital role in driving Indias defence innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Bengaluru is not just the startup capital, but the technology capital and the pride of the nation. Over 500 industrialists came together to explore collaboration, showing the industrys trust in DRDO and belief in Indias ability to design and build for its own defence needs, he said, reported TOI.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The transferred technologies include a range of advanced systems developed across DRDO laboratories, such as the D-29 Electronic Warfare Suite, Sarang ESM System, laser-based guidance technologies, satellite communication terminals, and medical dispenser cathodes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The recipients of these technologies include leading defence public sector units such as Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), along with private firms like DH Limited, Enertech Engineering, Beam Infotech, Nibe Ltd, and Panacea Medical Technologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event reflects DRDOs continuing effort to promote industry partnerships and encourage indigenous manufacturing in defence technologies, strengthening Indias journey towards self-reliance in critical sectors.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43946 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/drdo-transfers-12-technologies-to-private-sector-including-msmes 2025-10-31 17:41:13 knnindia.co.in