DRDO transfers three advanced materials technologies to the industry

DRDO’s DMRL in Hyderabad transferred advanced defence materials technologies to BHEL, JSPL, and SAIL, including Radomes and high-strength steels for missiles and naval applications. DRDO also signed an MoU with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau for technical support

Hyderabad: DRDO’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad has transferred three advanced materials technologies to the industry partners.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, handed over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents to the industry partners at an event organised at DMRL, Hyderabad.

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The transferred technologies include manufacturing of high-strength Radomes to BHEL, Jagdishpur, for enabling production of high-quality Radomes (protective covers for crucial missile sensors) to support key defence programmes and enhance self-reliance in missile systems.

Also, included are manufacturing of DMR-1700 Steel Sheets and Plates for Defence Applications to JSPL, Angul, offering a combination of ultrahigh strength and high fracture toughness at room temperature and DMR 249A HSLA Steel Plates for Naval Applications to BSP, Bhilai, SAIL, offering a robust and reliable material.

Further strengthening DRDO’s collaborative ecosystem, an MoU was also signed between DMRL and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation for utilising the lab’s experience, facilities, and capabilities to support the bureau’s activities.

The event was attended by Director General (Naval Systems & Materials) Dr RV Hara Prasad, Director General (Resource and Management) Dr Manu Korulla and Director, DMRL Dr R Balamuralikrishnan.