New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation and Rashtriya Raksha University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in defence and internal security research. The partnership will focus on education, training, and technology support.
The two institutions signed the MoU on December 22, 2025, at South Block in New Delhi. Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Production Coordination & Services Interaction) Dr Chandrika Kaushik signed the agreement for DRDO. RRU Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) Bimal N Patel signed on behalf of the university. Rajnath Singh, the Raksha Mantri, witnessed the signing. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat also attended the ceremony.
DRDO–RRU MoU aligns defence research with national security needs
The MoU aims to strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence and internal security technologies. It supports the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the whole-of-nation approach during Amrit Kaal. Moreover, the agreement seeks to integrate technology, academic expertise, and operational experience to improve national security preparedness.
Rashtriya Raksha University brings strong capabilities in academics, training, and policy research related to internal security. As an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs, it also serves as the UGC-designated Nodal Centre for Defence Studies. Meanwhile, DRDO contributes indigenous technologies and system-level capabilities developed for the Armed Forces and security agencies.
Under the MoU, both institutions will jointly pursue research projects and doctoral programmes. They will also launch fellowship schemes and specialised training initiatives for security forces. In addition, the partnership will study emerging operational challenges, assess technology gaps, forecast future requirements, and support the life-cycle management of DRDO-developed systems used by Central Armed Police Forces and other agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
