IIT Kanpur, DRDO join forces to establish DIA Centre of Excellence, to foster research in next-gen defence technology
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IIT Kanpur, DRDO join forces to establish DIA Centre of Excellence, to foster research in next-gen defence technology

Hindustan Times  

IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, inaugurates DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence IIT Kanpur, DRDO join hands to establish DIA Centre of Excellence in a bid to foster research in next-gen defence technology. The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has joined hands with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to establish a DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence on its campus for interdisciplinary research in next-generation defence technologies. The DIA CoE at IIT Kanpur has been jointly inaugurated by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman, and Prof Manindra Agarwal, Director of IIT Kanpur, in the presence of Dr Subrata Rakshit, DS & Director General, Prof Tarun Gupta, Dean, R&D at IIT Kanpur, and other dignitaries. Dr. Kamat said, “DRDO and IIT Kanpur will undertake collaborative research in identified technology domains to fulfill the long-term needs of defence.” Dr Subrata Rakshit highlighted that the DIA CoEs will serve as Centres for R&D to address the future needs of Defence.

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IIT Kanpur Celebrates 65 Years of Innovation and Excellence with Defence Focus
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IIT Kanpur Celebrates 65 Years of Innovation and Excellence with Defence Focus

India Today  

IIT Kanpur celebrates 65 years of innovation and excellence with a focus on defence. The event featured Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who toured a Defence Research, Product, and Incubation Showcase and engaged with the founders and research teams. The event also featured discussions on India's defence initiatives and the signing of strategic MoUs aimed at fostering collaboration for military logistics …

DRDO hands over nine defence tech projects to IIT-Bhubaneswar
10 months, 1 week ago

DRDO hands over nine defence tech projects to IIT-Bhubaneswar

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Nine projects sanctioned from the electronics and communication systems cluster of Defence Research and Development Organisation were handed over to IIT-Bhubaneswar at a collaboration meeting here on Tuesday. Informing about the projects, head of Electrical Science school of IIT-Bhubaneswar SR Samantaray said the collaboration of IIT-Bhubaneswar and DRDO will contribute to the emerging research and development need of defence …

IIT Kanpur and Indian Navy sign MoU to promote technology development through joint R&D
1 year, 3 months ago

IIT Kanpur and Indian Navy sign MoU to promote technology development through joint R&D

Hindustan Times  

To promote technology development, bring innovative solutions and be involved in joint R&D, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur joined hands with the Indian Navy. As a premier institution known for its cutting-edge research and technological advancements, IIT Kanpur can bring its expertise to address real-world challenges faced by the Indian Navy,” said Prof S Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur. Sharing …

DRDO, Amity University jointly roll out defence technology course
3 years, 6 months ago

DRDO, Amity University jointly roll out defence technology course

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation has joined hands with Amity University to roll out a niche defence technology course to augment human resource pool in the sector and create talent to build startups. India is striving to augment self-reliance in defence technology including missiles, fighter aircraft, drones, naval systems, combat vehicles, radars, sonars, higher energy materials and directed …

All India Council for Technical Education and Defence Research and Development Organisation will launch M. Tech courses
3 years, 8 months ago

All India Council for Technical Education and Defence Research and Development Organisation will launch M. Tech courses

The Hindu  

The All India Council for Technical Education along with the Defence Research and Development Organisation will launch M. Tech programmes in defence technology in six specialised streams. The regular master’s programme will be launched in defence technology in technical institutions across India. Mr. Sahasrabudhe hoped that the specialised programme would boost engineering education in the country, and create a workforce …

DRDO sets up 8 tech centres for research on futuristic military applications
4 years, 6 months ago

DRDO sets up 8 tech centres for research on futuristic military applications

India TV News  

India's premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said these centres will also provide support to academia to undertake research on new technologies in niche areas for military …

DRDO Sets up 8 Tech Centres for Research on Futuristic Military Applications
4 years, 6 months ago

DRDO Sets up 8 Tech Centres for Research on Futuristic Military Applications

News 18  

India’s premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said these centres will also provide support to academia to undertake research on new technologies in niche areas for military …

Rajnath Singh reviews progress in critical defence technologies
5 years, 9 months ago

Rajnath Singh reviews progress in critical defence technologies

India TV News  

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed the progress of research and development activities in defence technologies at the Defence Research and Development Organisation headquarters here. Appreciating the commitment and dedication of the DRDO scientists, Singh directed them to focus their energies on the flagship programmes of national importance, a Defence Ministry statement said. Singh said that such interactions …

IIT-Bombay may get Rs 100 crore aid to form DRDO-like body
10 years, 1 month ago

IIT-Bombay may get Rs 100 crore aid to form DRDO-like body

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Central government is considering funding IIT- Bombay to set up a Centre of Excellence. The National Centre of Excellence in Technology for Internal Security is already in the research stage and more options are being looked at to make this feasible. The main difference between the Defence Research and Development Organization and the new body will be …

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