Samir V Kamat
Dr. Samir V Kamat is the chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India, leading efforts in advanced defense technology. Under his leadership, DRDO has made significant strides in developing indigenous defense systems, including a 30-kilowatt laser weapon capable of neutralizing aerial threats. He emphasizes collaboration between various DRDO labs, industry, and academia, aiming to enhance India's defense capabilities further.
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The conference was attended by DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat.
'Go beyond traditional war concept': Rajnath Singh to armed forces; flags 'unconventional threats' | India News
India· 2025-09-16
Dr Samir V Kamat, chairman of DRDO and Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development, also commended the collaborative spirit of scientists, engineers, and technicians who contributed to the milestone test.
DRDO's ASTRA: BVRAAM missile successfully test-fired; IAF conducts trial from Su-30 MKI | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Samir V Kamat is the chairman of DRDO who discussed the development of India's first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
When will India get its first 5th-generation stealth fighter? DRDO chief answers | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-13Dr Samir V Kamat, chairman of DRDO, highlighted the beginning of a journey in defense technology with the new laser weapon system.
India First Laser Weapon: Watch: In a first, India uses laser-based weapon to shoot down aircraft, missiles and drones; joins select list of countries that have capability | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-13
