Archive · 2 Jan 2026
India Approves 22 DRDO Systems Worth Rs 1.30 Lakh Crore in 2025
The Indian government has approved the production of 22 new defense systems developed by the DRDO.
These systems, worth about Rs 1.30 lakh crore, will be made by Indian companies.
This is the highest number of approvals in a single year.
The DRDO chairman said these systems will help India become more self-reliant in defense.
The systems include missiles, radars, and other advanced technologies.
The DRDO has also signed many contracts and transferred technologies to Indian industries to boost defense manufacturing.
22 DRDO-developed systems worth Rs 1.30 lakh crore approved for production by Indian industries in 2025.
Notable systems include IADWS, LRASSCM, IDDIS MK II, Astra Mk-II, and Nag missile system.
11 contracts worth Rs 26,000 crore signed for systems like Nag missile, Ashwini radar, and ADFCR.
DRDO has transferred 245 technologies to Indian industries in 2025, with a total of 2,201 transfers.
DRDO opened its test facilities to industries, conducting over 4,000 tests in 2025.
- Who
- DRDO, Indian Government, Indian Industries
- What
- Approval of 22 DRDO-developed systems worth Rs 1.30 lakh crore
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance self-reliance in defense as part of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision
- Number of Systems Approved
- 22
- Total Value
- Rs 1.30 lakh crore
- Year
- 2025
- DRDO Chairman
- Samir V Kamat
- Highest Single-Year Contracts
- 11 contracts worth Rs 26,000 crore
- LAToTs in 2025
- 245
- Total LAToTs
- 2,201
- Tests for Industries in 2025
- 4,000