I think DRDO is much maligned, it has iits weaknesses like any other institution of our country. I would like to highlight that - R&D requires toil and encouragement. IGMDP has to be seen in context of what the other countires would have given us. Today our drvelopments in AAD (Anti Air Defence) are world class. Having been associated with the induction of Prithvi- I am aware of its shortcomings but I also respect the dedication, hard work and pride of the scientists working on the project. To look at DRDo's nemesis - Arjun, LCA etc in correct perspective - could you please introspect that our country had its first truly Indian car - Indica(with imported components) in 90s and we still do not have a commercial aircraft!! R&D needs support from industry and the products for refining need to be used more (exported) - all of which over which we have no control. having said this- DRDO has its own share of ego's and our famous habbit of empire buiding.
DRDO needs to change - but so do our Armed Forces, Railway's etc.
Re: DRDO - Pride and Prejudice
by rathi raj on Oct 26, 2014 12:14 PM Permalink
DRDO basically put in their mouths more than they could chew. Its illogical to make a weapon system and expect the armed forces to use them as per DRDO's visions, it means putting cart before a horse! By the way which AAD system you have mentioned here? There are NONE for use and deployment. In fact Indian AAD is the oldest and out-of date even by Bangladesh Army standards. Shame on you for boasting about nothing. DRDO cannot even design a decent pistol or carbine for the forces, taking of making missiles is a far cry.
