The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in research, education, training, and technology support for defence and internal security.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the MoU was formalised on December 22, 2025, at South Block in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The agreement was signed by DRDO Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Production Coordination & Services Interaction) Chandrika Kaushik and RRU Vice-Chancellor Prof Bimal N Patel. DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Samir V Kamat, also attended the event.
The collaboration aims to support India’s self-reliance in defence and internal security technologies, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and the whole-of-nation approach during Amrit Kaal. It seeks to integrate technological innovation, academic knowledge, and operational insights to strengthen national security preparedness.
Under the MoU, both institutions will work together on joint research initiatives, doctoral and fellowship programmes, and specialised training for security forces. The partnership will also focus on studying emerging operational challenges, identifying technology gaps, forecasting future requirements, and supporting life-cycle management of DRDO-developed systems used by central armed police forces and other agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
