DRDO Hands Over Seven Indigenous Defence Technologies: Major Boost to Military Capabilities under TDF Scheme

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officially handed over seven home-grown technologies to the Indian Armed Forces on December 2, 2025. These technologies were developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, marking a major boost to India’s defence capabilities and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

DRDO Hands Over Seven Indigenous Defence Technologies: Major Boost to Military Capabilities under TDF Scheme

About the Technology Development Fund (TDF)

• Implementer: The TDF scheme is implemented by DRDO under the Ministry of Defence.
• Objective: To support the indigenous development of defence technologies by Indian industry, primarily MSMEs and startups, thereby reducing reliance on imports.
• Funding: Provides funding of up to ₹50 crore for selected projects, covering the development journey from concept to prototype.

Seven Key Technologies Handed Over

The technologies transferred include systems crucial for naval, airborne, and power requirements:

1. High-Voltage Power Supply for airborne jammers (used in self-protection systems).
2. Tide-Efficient Gangway for naval jetties.
3. VLF Loop Aerials for secure communication on underwater platforms (submarines).
4. Indigenous Waterjet Propulsion System for Fast Interceptor Craft.
5. Long-Life Seawater Battery System for sustained underwater surveillance.
6. Switching Matrix Systems for VLF (Very Low Frequency) and HF (High Frequency) communications.
7. Technology to Recover Lithium Precursors from used lithium-ion batteries.

Strategic Significance

The handover emphasizes:

• Import Substitution and indigenous capability development.
• Strengthening the role of the private sector (MSMEs/startups) in national security manufacturing.
• Accelerating the transfer of technology from lab to battlefield.

New Projects Approved

Simultaneously, the DRDO’s Empowered Committee approved 12 new defence projects under the TDF scheme, covering domains such as strategic technologies, aerospace, naval applications, and Electronic Warfare (EW).

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Question & Answer

Q1. How many indigenous technologies did DRDO hand over to the Indian Armed Forces on December 2, 2025?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Twelve
Answer: C) Seven

Q2. The technologies handed over were developed under which specific scheme of the Ministry of Defence?
A) Make in India Initiative
B) Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)
C) Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme
D) Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)
Answer: C) Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme

Q3. The TDF scheme provides a maximum funding of up to how much amount for selected projects?
A) ₹10 crore
B) ₹25 crore
C) ₹50 crore
D) ₹100 crore
Answer: C) ₹50 crore

Q4. Which of the following technologies handed over is critical for secure communication on underwater platforms?
A) High-Voltage Power Supply for airborne jammers
B) Tide-Efficient Gangway
C) VLF Loop Aerials
D) Switching Matrix Systems
Answer: C) VLF Loop Aerials

Q5. Besides the technology handover, how many new projects were approved by DRDO’s Empowered Committee under the TDF scheme?
A) 7
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
Answer: C) 12

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