**Summary:**
On August 30, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad, transferred three advanced materials technologies to industry partners. The Licensing Agreement for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) documents were handed over by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V Kamat.
The technologies transferred include:
1. Manufacturing of high-strength Radomes to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Jagdishpur, to enable the production of high-quality Radomes for missile sensors, enhancing self-reliance in missile systems.
2. Manufacturing of DMR1700 Steel Sheets and Plates for Defence Applications to Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), Angul. This steel offers a combination of ultra-high strength and high fracture toughness at room temperature.
3. DMR 249A HSLA Steel Plates for Naval Applications to Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), Bhilai, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). This material meets stringent requirements for naval vessel construction.
In addition to the technology transfers, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between DMRL and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This MoU enables the Bureau to utilize DMRL's experience, facilities, and capabilities to support its activities.
Key attendees at the event included Director General Naval Systems & Materials Dr. RV Hara Prasad, Director General Resource and Management Dr. Manu Korulla, and Director, DMRL Dr. R Balamuralikrishnan. This initiative signifies a substantial advancement in indigenous materials technology for strategic applications, with the partnerships aiming to rapidly scale and deploy these innovations for commercial and strategic use.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's defense.
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation, a research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence, India.
Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory DMRL, Hyderabad: A laboratory of DRDO located in Hyderabad, Telangana, focused on metallurgical research.
Dr Samir V Kamat: Secretary, Department of Defence RD and Chairman of DRDO.
BHEL, Jagdishpur: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Jagdishpur, Uttar Pradesh, an Indian central public sector undertaking and manufacturer of Radomes.
JSPL, Angul: Jindal Steel and Power Limited, Angul, Odisha, an Indian steel manufacturer.
BSP, Bhilai, SAIL: Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, a plant of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO transfers three advanced materials
technologies to the industry
Posted On: 04 SEP 2025 12:44PM by PIB Delhi
DRDO’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad has transferred three
advanced materials technologies to the industry partners. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D
and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat handed over the Licensing Agreement for Transfer of
Technology (LAToT) documents to the industry partners at an event organised at DMRL,
Hyderabad on August 30, 2025. The technologies transferred are:
Manufacturing of high strength Radomes to BHEL, Jagdishpur for enabling production of high-quality
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Radomes (protective covers for crucial missile sensors) to support key defence programs and enhance
self-reliance in missile systems.
Manufacturing of DMR-1700 Steel Sheets and Plates for Defence Applications to JSPL, Angul offering
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an excellent combination of ultrahigh strength and high fracture toughness at room temperature.
DMR 249A HSLA Steel Plates for Naval Applications to BSP, Bhilai, SAIL, offering a robust and
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reliable material, meeting the stringent dimensional, physical and metallurgical requirements for the
construction of naval vessels.
In his address, the DRDO Chairman commended the efforts that fuelled the R&D processes and successful
technology transfers. He appreciated DMRL’s commitment to foster industry-research partnerships and
advancing technological innovations that will have a substantial impact going forward.
This Transfer of Technology marks a significant advancement in indigenous materials technology for strategic
applications. The technologies span diverse applications, demonstrating DMRL’s multidisciplinary expertise
and its ability to meet critical industry needs. Partnering with established industrial players will ensure that
these innovations are rapidly scaled and deployed for commercial and strategic use
Further strengthening DRDO’s collaborative ecosystem, an MoU was also signed between DMRL and
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Civil Aviation for utilising the lab’s experience,
facilities & capabilities to support the bureau’s activities. The event was attended by Director General (Naval
Systems & Materials) Dr RV Hara Prasad, Director General (Resource and Management) Dr Manu Korulla
and Director, DMRL Dr R Balamuralikrishnan.
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