Kanpur, November 30, 2025:
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), a premier DRDO laboratory in Kanpur, to review the latest advancements in defence materials and technologies. The visit highlighted DMSRDE’s pivotal role in advancing India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing and innovation.
Showcasing Indigenous Defence Technologies
During his visit, Raksha Mantri was briefed on the laboratory’s vision, ongoing projects, and technology focus areas by the Director of DMSRDE. The lab demonstrated breakthroughs in ceramics and ceramic matrix composites, stealth and camouflage materials, nanomaterials, coatings, polymers and rubbers, fuels and lubricants, technical textiles, and personal protection systems.
Notable products showcased included the Bullet Proof Jacket (Level-6), which is the lightest in the country and capable of withstanding sniper-grade ammunition, Naphthyl Fuel for the BrahMos missile, High-Pressure Polymeric Membranes for Indian Coast Guard ships, Silicon Carbide Fibre, and Activated Carbon Fabric-based Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) suits.
Emphasis on Technology Transfer and Industry Collaboration
Raksha Mantri commended DMSRDE for carrying out the highest number of technology transfers among all DRDO labs over the past two years, fulfilling the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. He called for exploring the export potential of these defence products and technologies and emphasized the need to enhance interactions between MSMEs, industries, and the Defence Technology and Testing Centre (DTTC) in Lucknow to better meet industrial requirements.
The Minister lauded the growing synergy between DMSRDE, industry, and academia, aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and Leadership
Before his technical review, Shri Rajnath Singh paid floral tributes to the statue of former President Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam at the DMSRDE premises. He was received by Secretary, (R&D) & Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, underscoring the high-level support for defense research and innovation in India.
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Source: PIB
