New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) to collaborate on futuristic technology development, war gaming, strategic research, and seminars.
The MoU was signed on Monday by Mr L. C. Mangal, Director General (Technology Management), DRDO, and Lt Gen Dushyant Singh (Retd), Director General, CLAWS, in the presence of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO.
This strategic partnership aims to foster greater synergy between India’s premier defence R&D organisation and one of its leading military think tanks, focusing on future warfare domains and the integration of cutting-edge technologies into land warfare strategies.
Key Areas of Collaboration–
- Research on emerging and disruptive military technologies
- Conduct of war gaming and scenario planning
- Organisation of joint seminars, workshops, and expert panels
- Strategic studies related to land warfare and national security
The agreement is expected to enhance defence preparedness by combining DRDO’s technological expertise with CLAWS’ operational insights and thought leadership.
This move comes at a time when the global security environment is rapidly evolving, and modern warfare is increasingly driven by innovation, artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, and multidomain operations.
About DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s primary agency for developing defense technologies and systems. Established in 1958, it operates under the Ministry of Defence. DRDO’s mission is to design, develop, and produce state-of-the-art weapon systems and platforms, ultimately enhancing India’s self-reliance in defense.
