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Rajnath Singh Approves DRDO Missile Technology Transfer to Private Firms

Rajnath Singh Approves DRDO Missile Technology Transfer to Private Firms

The Times of India10h
THE BRIEF
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially approved the transfer of indigenous missile technology developed by the DRDO to the Indian private defence industry.

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The policy shift aims to bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities by allowing private firms to access and produce advanced missile systems previously restricted to state-run entities.

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This decision is expected to accelerate the indigenisation of national security assets and reduce reliance on foreign imports for critical defence hardware.