#Dr Samir V. Kamat

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India DRDO opens centre for Quantum Technology to boost strategic applications capabilities

By A Correspondent New Delhi: India’s military technology agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), opened a Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) on May 27, 2025, to boost the nation’s capabilities in strategic and defence applications of the emerging technology. DRDO Chairman and Department of Defence R&D Secretary Dr Samir V. Kamat inaugurated the facility at Metcalfe…

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DRDO QTRC: India Unlocks Quantum Future With Inauguration of Quantum Technology Research Centre

DRDO Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC):  DELHI – In a significant stride for India’s strategic technological advancement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House in Delhi. The state-of-the-art facility, unveiled by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO,…

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DRDO Conducts Successful Flight Test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System.

New Delhi: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of its Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System. The test involved launching a target missile from LC-IV Dhamra at 16:20 hours, simulating an adversary ballistic missile. The missile was detected by radars deployed on land and sea, which triggered the Air Defence (AD) Interceptor system.

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DRDO's Quantum Technology Research Centre Opened in Delhi

DRDO Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC):  DELHI – In a significant stride for India’s strategic technological advancement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House in Delhi. The state-of-the-art facility, unveiled by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO,…

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IAF Gets a Boost: 6th-Gen AMCA Mk2 Engine Deal Nears Finalization

India is making a monumental shift in its defense capabilities with a strategic decision that is set to reshape the future of its air combat power. The country is skipping over fifth-generation propulsion technology to directly develop a next-gen 6th-generation engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2. This bold move, confirmed by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, the Chairman of the Defence…

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From IIT Kharagpur To DRDO: The Story Of Dr Samir V Kamat

From IIT Kharagpur to DRDO, Dr. Samir V. Kamat's journey is an inspiring tale of dedication and excellence! 🎓🚀 A proud alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, Dr. Kamat contributions to defense research have been monumental. 🌟 As the head of DRDO, he has spearheaded numerous innovative projects, strengthening India's defense capabilities. 🛡️💡 His story is a testament to the power of perseverance and passion in achieving great heights. 🌍🔬 Join us in celebrating his remarkable achievements! 🎉👏

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DRDO set up SPACE,a premier testing and evaluation hub for sonar systems for Indian Navy

DRDO set up SPACE,a premier testing and evaluation hub for sonar systems for Indian Navy A state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) was set up by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Indian Navy. The Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat has…

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India set to begin export of their BrahMos Missiles to the Philippines

India is set to start the export of their BrahMos Missile System to the Philippines starting with the Ground Systems which are set to be delivered by February 4, 2024. The actual Missiles themselves are set to follow by the end of March 2024.

This was as per a recent Interview by the Asian News International (ANI) News Organization of the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India, Dr. Samir V. Kamat

Here is the Link to the Article at The Economic Times News Website: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-to-export-brahmos-supersonic-missile-systems-to-philippines-in-next-10-days-drdo-chief/articleshow/107139068.cms

SOURCE: India to export BrahMos supersonic Missile Systems to Philippines in next 10 Days: DRDO Chief {Archived Link}

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NEW DELHI : The three-day Worldwide Convention on Defence Finance and Economics (ICDFE-2023) concluded in New Delhi on April 14, 2023. Chief of the Air Workers Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari was the Chief Visitor on the valedictory session of the convention. Monetary Adviser (Defence Providers) Smt Rasika Chaube, Further CGDA Shri SG Dastidar and Senior Joint CGDAs Ms Devika Raghuvanshi & Shri AN Das had been additionally current. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had inaugurated the convention on April 12, 2023. Organised by Ministry of Defence (Finance), it witnessed participation of over 350 eminent coverage makers, teachers and authorities officers from inside the nation and overseas. Delegates from USA, UK, Japan, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Kenya attended the convention, throughout eight enterprise classes. Discussions ranged from worldwide perspective on strategic allocation of defence finances, the significance of human useful resource administration in Defence and the importance of defence spending for a state’s nationwide safety. The panelists additionally mentioned the defence finance perspective, together with the importance of defence procurement and well timed funds together with the implementation of a faceless invoice processing and cost system that the Defence Accounts Division is at the moment implementing. The eminent audio system included Chief of Defence Workers Basic Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Naval Workers Admiral R Hari Kumar, Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane, Finance Secretary Shri TV Somanathan, Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare) Shri Vijoy Kumar Singh, Secretary, Division of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat and Comptroller and Auditor Basic of India Shri Girish Chandra Murmu. Through the session ‘Defence Methods & Economics’, the Chief of Defence Workers emphasised the need of aligning financial development with defence spending. He advocated for civil navy integration and monetary self-discipline within the Armed Forces and urged for monetary prudence in utilising the defence finances. The Chief of the Naval Workers addressed a session on ‘Defence Diplomacy’. He emphasised its significance throughout ‘Amrit Kaal’ notably in mild of India internet hosting the G-20 Summit and the following message of ‘Vasudhaive Kutumbakam’. He pressured the significance of defence diplomacy for India since it's effectively heading in the right direction to develop into the fourth largest international financial system quickly.  Through the session ‘Defence Worldwide Acquisition Points’, the Defence Secretary highlighted the function of the defence sector in boosting financial development and strategic autonomy in addition to producing employment alternatives for India’s younger inhabitants. He additionally mentioned among the challenges in Defence Acquisitions and urged the Ministry and the Defence Accounts Division to work in the direction of optimum useful resource utilisation. The DRDO Chairman pressured on India’s rising self-reliance within the discipline of defence manufacturing over the previous couple of years. The enterprise session on “Pay & Allowances and Veteran Welfare” featured a keynote tackle by Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare), who described the principle options of vital schemes for veteran welfare, resembling these run by Kendriya Sainik Board, ECHS, Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme, Paraplegic Rehabilitation Board, Warfare Memorial Hostels and others. The Finance Secretary, in his tackle, mentioned the optimum useful resource allocation in defence and emphasised on two features of it: how a lot finances ought to be allotted to defence and how to distribute the sources amongst completely different companies, highlighting the necessity to take selections primarily based on sensible issues. The Comptroller and Auditor Basic of India spoke in regards to the challenges of assembly the developmental

wants of India with restricted monetary sources and the necessity to prioritise numerous actions accordingly. He mentioned that audit performs an important function in making certain accountability and transparency in defence administration and helps in taking proper selections for reaching the safety targets of the nation. Ms Afroza Sultana Saleh, Sr Finance Controller of Defence Buy on the Defence Finance Division of Bangladesh shared the Bangladesh Perspective on Defence Audit and Finance, the frequent shared historical past of the Departments throughout the Indian sub-continent. Maj Gen Sheikh Pasha Habib Uddin, DG, BIISS from Bangladesh elaborated on the altering function of Armed Forces over time. His presentation touched upon numerous discourses about defence diplomacy and developments of defence diplomacy notably in context of Bangladesh; and the way in which ahead. Dr Satoru Nagao from Hudson Institute, Tokyo shared his views on the worldwide perspective on strategic allocation of defence finances. He drew upon historic classes to judge the defence priorities and pressured the significance of creating optimum useful resource mobilisation selections. An exterior perspective on how to allocate sources in defence successfully by figuring out priorities and targets was offered by Mr Karl Dewey from IISS, UK. He additionally mentioned the assorted modifications in India’s Defence sector and highlighted the completely different features of India’s strategic imaginative and prescient. Mr Suyash Rai from Carnegie India, mentioned the challenges of useful resource shortage and the widening hole with China when it comes to sources. He argued that India ought to pursue ‘Capabilities with effectivity’ – ‘Constraints however Succesful’ as a guideline for its defence coverage. Mr Dhruva Kumar, from Curriculum Marine, Glasgow, UK shared his insights on 4 key challenges in Defence Acquisition course of associated with Switch of Expertise, Industrial and MoD capabilities, Provider performances, incentive & contracting and Program administration strategy. Mr Alan Merbaum from the Defence Safety Cooperation College, USA highlighted the importance of the collaboration between India and US because the oldest and largest democracies on the planet and shared some insights into the US Defence sector and its acquisition course of and steered some greatest practices that India may undertake. Mr Andrew Dowse from RAND Institute, Australia defined the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution system of the USA and likewise described the Australian strategy to defence sources planning. Brig. Gen. Ahmad Mohammad (Retd.) from Kenya posed questions in regards to the necessity of Pay and Allowances which might be reasonably priced, equitable, and dignified. He identified that every nation has its personal distinctive Navy Pay and Allowances, and that the elements that make up the Pay and Allowances ought to fluctuate in accordance with every nation. He shared the Kenyan expertise and made factual comparisons with the Indian state of affairs, urging policymakers to keep away from the temptation to match Navy and Civilian Pay, emphasising that they've completely different calls for and duties. https://guesthype.co.uk/?p=3109&feed_id=4167&cld=643a2a83af8ac

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AMCA to Fly with a 6th-Gen Engine—Too Fast, Too Soon

India is making a strategic leap in military aviation by equipping its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) with a next-generation sixth-gen engine, bypassing fifth-generation propulsion entirely. This ambitious decision, confirmed by DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat, places India among an elite group of nations shaping the future of air combat. With only a few global superpowers—such as the…