DRDO is India's largest and most diverse research organisation 

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) 

Head of the organization – Sameer V Kamath, Chairman 

DRDO is the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and a mission to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, while equipping the armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services. It has the network of more than 50 laboratories which are deeply engaged in developing defence technologies covering various disciplines, like aeronautics, armaments, electronics, combat vehicles, engineering systems, instrumentation, missiles, advanced computing and simulation, special materials, naval systems, life sciences, training, information systems and agriculture. It is the top most organisation into Design, develop and lead to production of state-of-the-art sensors, weapon systems, platforms and allied equipment for our Defence Services. 

Key Priorities: Has a strong vision to empower the nation with state-of-the-art indigenous Defence technologies and systems. It provides technological solutions to the Services to optimise combat effectiveness and to promote well-being of the troops. 

Website – www.drdo.gov.in