Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Rajnath Singh Signs MoU for Defence R&D
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh helped sign an important agreement between the DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University.
This agreement is about working together on research, training, and technology to make India stronger in defence and internal security.
The DRDO is known for its advanced technologies, while RRU has expertise in internal security.
They will collaborate on projects, offer special training, and study future needs.
This partnership aims to make India more self-reliant in these areas, aligning with the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Amrit Kaal.
The agreement was signed in New Delhi, with key officials from both organizations present.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh oversaw the signing of an MoU between DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) for research, training, and technology support in defence and internal security.
The MoU aims to foster collaboration in education, capacity-building, and technology gap assessment to enhance national security preparedness.
The agreement was signed by Chandrika Kaushik from DRDO and Bimal N Patel from RRU in the presence of the Defence Minister at South Block, New Delhi.
The collaboration will include joint research projects, PhD and fellowship programs, and specialized training for security forces.
The MoU reflects a commitment to integrating technology, knowledge, and operational insight to reinforce India's strategic autonomy in internal security.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, DRDO, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)
- What
- Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, training, and technology support in defence and internal security
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- South Block, New Delhi
- Why
- To foster collaboration in education, capacity-building, and technology gap assessment, aiming to strengthen India's self-reliance in defence and internal security technologies
- Organizations Involved
- DRDO and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)
- Location
- South Block, New Delhi
- Signatories
- Chandrika Kaushik and Bimal N Patel
- Presiding Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- Objective
- Research, training, and technology support for defence and internal security
- National Vision
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Amrit Kaal
- Collaboration Areas
- Joint research, PhD programs, specialized training, and technology gap analysis
