The DRDO has collaborated with IIT Bhubaneswar for working towards enhancing its technological capabilities in response to evolving global defense dynamics.

• DRDO has chosen IIT Bhubaneswar as its academic partner to leverage the institution’s research capabilities in AI and machine learning as it recognizes the immense potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the case of modern warfare.
• The collaboration between  DRDO and IIT Bhubaneswar is multifaceted, primarily focusing on electronic warfare, AI-driven surveillance, power systems, and radar systems.
• The institutions aim to develop sophisticated tools that can enhance the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations of India’s defense forces with their collaborative efforts.