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DRDO hands over 12 technology transfer licences for eight products at SAMANVAY 2025 in Bengaluru

DRDO handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) for eight products to industry at SAMANVAY 2025 in Bengaluru on 29 October 2025.

Summary

On 29 October 2025 in Bengaluru, DRDO handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOTs) for eight products to industry partners at the opening of SAMANVAY 2025. The two-day industry meet was organised by DRDO's Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) cluster and attended by over 150 industry partners. The products included NATSAT handheld and mini terminals, the Sarang electronic support measure system and a laser beam rider guidance system, with partners such as Bharat Electronics and Bharat Dynamics. DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat inaugurated the meet virtually.

Key facts

Date/place
29 Oct 2025, Bengaluru
Handed over
12 LATOTs for 8 products
Organiser
DRDO's Electronics & Communication Systems (ECS) cluster
Participation
150+ industry partners
Examples
NATSAT terminals, Sarang ESM system, laser beam rider guidance

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

At SAMANVAY 2025 on 29 October 2025, DRDO handed over how many Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology, and for how many products?

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Correct answer: C — 12 agreements for 8 products

DRDO handed over 12 LATOTs for eight products to industry partners.

Q2

In which city was DRDO's industry meet SAMANVAY 2025 held?

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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru

SAMANVAY 2025 was organised by DRDO's ECS cluster in Bengaluru on 29-30 October 2025.

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