Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded seven new projects to industries under the Technology Development Fund scheme for various requirements of the Armed Forces and aerospace and defence sectors.

• Defence Ministry said these project sanctions are a testimony to the continuing endeavour of DRDO in nurturing Industries, especially MSMEs and start-ups, in defence and aerospace domains.
• The sanctioned projects include the development of Ice Detection Sensors for Aircraft, Underwater Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Long-range remotely operated vehicles for detection and neutralisation.
• The Ministry said, the Indigenous development of these technologies will strengthen the military-industrial ecosystem.