In October 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToTs) covering eight indigenous defence products to industry partners during the inaugural session of SAMANVAY 2025, a two-day industry synergy organised by the Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster of DRDO in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Exam Hints:
- What? DRDO transferred 12 LAToTs for eight defense products
- Event? SAMANVAY 2025 (Industry Synergy Meet), Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Organised by? Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster, DRDO
- Objective: Promote indigenisation and enhance defence industry partnerships
- Participants: Over 150 industry representatives including MSMEs and start-ups
About DRDO Technology Transfer and Industry Engagement Initiative:
Range of Technologies: The transferred technologies include innovations such as Electronic Warfare Suites, Laser Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Systems, and other strategic solutions.
Industry Participation: The event witnessed participation from over 150 industry representatives, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups, showcasing strong industrial interest in indigenous defence technology.
Industry Interface: DRDO announced the creation of Industry Interaction Groups (IIGs) at all its laboratories and headquarters to enhance engagement and collaboration with industry partners.
Capability: The LAToT handovers signify a major step in operationalising indigenous technologies, bridging the gap between research and large-scale production.
Policy Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Revised DRDO Transfer of Technology (ToT) Policy 2025, which aims to simplify procedures and empower MSMEs through the Technology Development Fund (TDF) that provides up to Rs. 50 crore per project.
Key Technologies Transferred:
The eight products for which technology was transferred include:
| DRDO Laboratory / Centre | Technology Transferred | Industry Partner(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft System Development and Integration Centre | D-29 Electronic Warfare Suite | Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru |
| Defence Electronics Application Laboratory | NATSAT-Handheld & NATSAT-Mini Terminals | BEL, Panchkula |
| Defence Electronics Research Laboratory | Sarang Electronic Support Measure System (Programme SAMUDRIKA) | BEL, Bengaluru |
| DOLPHIN-II | BEL, Bengaluru | |
| Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) | Laser Beam Rider Guidance System with Eye-safe Laser Range Finder | BEL, Pune; Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad |
| Athermal Laser Target Designator | BEL, Pune | |
| Laser Photoacoustic Spectroscopy | DH Limited (Ghaziabad); Enertech Engineering Pvt Ltd (Hyderabad); Beam Infotech Pvt Ltd (Gurugram); Nibe Ltd (Pune) | |
| Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC) | M-Type Dispenser Cathode | Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd, Malur (Karnataka) |
About Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
Chairman – Dr Samir Vankatpati Kamat
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1958
