Bengaluru, October 30, 2025—In a landmark push for public-private synergy, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) transferred **eight indigenously developed technologies** to Indian industry partners at the **Samanvay 2025 Technology Transfer Conclave**. The event, hosted at the DRDO Bhawan, saw participation from over 120 MSMEs and major players like Tata Advanced Systems, L&T Defence, and Bharat Forge.

This initiative directly builds on the momentum of No-NOC reforms in ammunition production and the Light Helicopter RfI, signaling a new era of rapid indigenization.

The 8 Technologies: From Lab to Battlefield

Each system was selected for immediate scalability, export potential, and integration with existing platforms. Here’s the complete lineup:

1. Active Phased Array Radar Jammer (APARJ): Compact, 360° electronic warfare pod for Tejas and Su-30MKI. Capable of blinding enemy AESA radars at 150+ km.
2. Bio-Inspired Adaptive Camouflage Fabric: Nano-polymer coating that mimics surrounding terrain in real-time using thermal and visual sensors.
3. Swarm Drone Coordination Suite (SDCS): AI-driven mesh network enabling 50+ micro-drones to autonomously share targets and avoid collisions.
4. High-Energy Laser Countermeasure (HEL-CM): 15 kW fiber laser for neutralizing enemy drones and missiles at 3 km.
5. Underwater Acoustic Decoy (UAD): Torpedo-launched device that mimics submarine signatures to confuse enemy sonar.
6. Smart Ammunition Fuzing System (SAFS): GPS-denied, multi-mode fuzing for 155mm artillery shells with 99.8% reliability.
7. Portable Hydrogen Fuel Cell (PHFC): 2 kW silent power source for forward operating bases—ideal for high-altitude ops.
8. Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG): Chip-level entropy source for unbreakable encryption in tactical comms.

DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat stated, “These are not prototypes—they are production-ready. We expect first deliveries within 18 months.”

Private Sector Winners & Regional Hubs

The ToT (Transfer of Technology) agreements were distributed across India’s emerging defence corridors:

• Tata Advanced Systems (Bengaluru): APARJ + SDCS → Integration with Tejas Mk1A and AMCA programs.
• L&T Defence (Coimbatore): HEL-CM + SAFS → Production for Indian Army’s Dhanush and ATAGS guns.
• Bharat Forge (Pune): PHFC + QRNG → Power and encryption for Project Zorawar light tanks.
• Alpha Design Technologies (Hyderabad): Bio-camouflage fabric → For infantry and special forces uniforms.

This aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, where private firms now account for **42% of DRDO’s tech absorption**—up from 18% in 2020.

Cost Savings & Export Potential

Independent analysis by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) estimates:

• 20–25% reduction in procurement costs by 2027 due to localized production
• ₹15,000 crore in private investments unlocked over 5 years
• 8,000 direct jobs in R&D, testing, and manufacturing

Three technologies—APARJ, SDCS, and QRNG—are already under discussion for export to friendly nations under the $30,000 crore defence export roadmap. Vietnam and the Philippines have shown interest in the swarm suite for maritime surveillance.

The technologies are designed for **plug-and-play** compatibility:

• APARJ → Retrofittable on BrahMos-armed Su-30MKI for SEAD missions.
• Bio-camouflage → To be tested on T-90 Bhishma tanks in Rajasthan trials Q1 2026.
• SDCS → Will support the 200-unit Light Helicopter program with autonomous escort drones.

The Road Ahead: Samanvay 2026 & Beyond

DRDO has announced **Samanvay 2026** will focus on:

• Space-based electronic warfare systems
• AI-driven predictive maintenance for naval assets
• Hypersonic wind tunnel testing with private partners

A new **DRDO-Industry Innovation Fund** worth ₹500 crore will be launched in March 2026 to co-fund startups working on dual-use technologies.

Conclusion

Samanvay 2025 is more than a tech handover—it’s a **paradigm shift**. By empowering private industry with battle-ready innovations, DRDO has laid the foundation for a self-reliant defence ecosystem that can compete globally. From jamming enemy radars over the Himalayas to powering silent ops in the Andamans, these eight technologies will define India’s military edge in the decade ahead.

Stay updated: We’ll bring you exclusive updates from the first field trials of the Swarm Drone Suite in Pokhran, expected in April 2026.