New Delhi, March 14 – Aiming to enhance collaboration between the military and civilian sectors, DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat emphasized the organization’s strategic importance, excellence in innovation, and indigenous technologies while addressing students and faculty at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), an official said on Saturday.
He also shared insights into the DRDO's future vision during the interaction aimed at strengthening collaboration between the military and civilian sectors in pursuit of "Self-Reliant India," according to the official statement.
Earlier, Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, engaged in a discussion with 40 industry and startup leaders from the Indian space ecosystem at a Confederation of Indian Industry event on "Enhancing Space Capabilities in the Indian Defence Sector."
The event included participation from G. Satheesh Reddy, Member, National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), along with representatives from DRDO, ISRO, and DSA.
The CDS also visited an electronics company to observe new capabilities, according to an official statement.
General Anil Chauhan witnessed state-of-the-art design and manufacturing capabilities across advanced defence, space, aerospace, and electronics systems.
"The discussions focused on future systems for combat preparedness and strengthening indigenous technological capabilities for the #ArmedForces," said the official on social media.
The CDS also addressed the team, sharing insights on the evolving operational landscape and the critical role of industry in enhancing the operational and future readiness of India's Armed Forces, according to the statement.
In another development, the Commandant of the College of Defence Management, along with Faculty Members, visited the Naval War College.
"During the visit, they interacted with the Commandant and Directing Staff. The #CDM team was briefed on the diverse courses conducted at the college and the continuous initiatives undertaken to achieve targeted learning outcomes," said an official on social media.
The visit highlighted the spirit of mutual learning and exchange of best practices between the two premier institutions.
It also reaffirmed the shared vision towards greater integration of training institutions, aimed at developing curricula aligned with contemporary and future operational challenges, he said.