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Approval granted to transfer DRDO conventional missile technologies to private sector
25 Aug 2026
India approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to the private sector for production in the country, according to the Ministry of Defence as reported by ETManufacturing.
Why it matters
This enables domestic firms (including MSMEs) to undertake indigenous production of missile technologies, potentially increasing domestic value addition and reducing import dependence, subject to required certifications and regulations.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)Ministry of Defence (India)