Govt clears path for India Inc to get hands on DRDO missile tech; what it means

DRDO missile technologies cleared for transfer to Indian defence industry for local productionNEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence companies for production within the country, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.The move is aimed at accelerating indigenous missile manufacturing, reducing import dependence and expanding the role of domestic companies in India's defence ecosystem.The ministry described the technology transfer as an "important milestone" in increasing industry participation and enabling the transition of missile systems from development to industrial production."The provision will enable successful transition of missile system development to industrial product