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”’Samir V. Kamat”’ is an Indian defence scientist serving as the Chairman of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D |
”’Samir V. Kamat”’ is an Indian defence scientist serving as the Chairman of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D.<ref>{{ |title=Scientist Samir V Kamat DRDO |url=https://www../-/scientist-samir-v-kamat-appointed-as-drdo- |access-date=16 }}</ref><ref>{{ news |title=Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief |url=https://..com//samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief/. |access-date=16 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022– |title=Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief |url=https://./samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief/ |access-date=2025-11-16 |website= |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{ |title= Samir V Kamat DRDO |url=https://www..com//scientist-samir-v-kamat-appointed–chief- |access-date=16 }}</ref><ref>{{ |title=Samir V. Kamat appointed DRDO chief |url=https://www..///samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief. |access-date=16 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022– |title=Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief |url=https://./samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief/ |access-date=2025-11-16 |website= |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite |date=2022-08-25 |title=Samir V Kamat appointed DRDO chief |url=https://..com//samir-v-kamat-appointed-drdo-chief. |access-date=2025-11-16 |=The |=}}</ref> |
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He previously served as Director General (Naval Systems and Materials) and has made significant contributions to materials engineering, high-performance alloys, naval systems and indigenous defence technologies.<ref>{{cite web |title=My Journey as a Materials Engineer |url=https://www.inae.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/My-Journey-as-a-Materials-Engineer-by-Dr-Samir-V-Kamat-May-2015.pdf |website=Indian National Academy of Engineering |access-date=16 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=PSU Watch |date=2025-05-26 |title=DRDO Chief Dr Samir V Kamat gets another 1 year extension |url=https://psuwatch.com/bureaucracywatch/drdo-chief-dr-samir-v-kamat-gets-another-1-year-extension |access-date=2025-11-16 |website=PSU Watch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2022-08-25 |title=Samir Kamat appointed as new DRDO chief, incumbent Satheesh Reddy becomes Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister |url=https://theprint.in/india/samir-kamat-appointed-as-new-drdo-chief-incumbent-satheesh-reddy-becomes-scientific-advisor-to-defence-minister/1099978/ |access-date=2025-11-16 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> |
He previously served as Director General (Naval Systems and Materials) and has made significant contributions to materials engineering, high-performance alloys, naval systems and indigenous defence technologies.<ref>{{cite web |title=My Journey as a Materials Engineer |url=https://www.inae.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/My-Journey-as-a-Materials-Engineer-by-Dr-Samir-V-Kamat-May-2015.pdf |website=Indian National Academy of Engineering |access-date=16 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=PSU Watch |date=2025-05-26 |title=DRDO Chief Dr Samir V Kamat gets another 1 year extension |url=https://psuwatch.com/bureaucracywatch/drdo-chief-dr-samir-v-kamat-gets-another-1-year-extension |access-date=2025-11-16 |website=PSU Watch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2022-08-25 |title=Samir Kamat appointed as new DRDO chief, incumbent Satheesh Reddy becomes Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister |url=https://theprint.in/india/samir-kamat-appointed-as-new-drdo-chief-incumbent-satheesh-reddy-becomes-scientific-advisor-to-defence-minister/1099978/ |access-date=2025-11-16 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation
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Samir V. Kamat |
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| Assumed office August 2022 |
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| Preceded by | G. Satheesh Reddy |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | IIT Kharagpur; University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Defence scientist |
Samir V. Kamat is an Indian defence scientist serving as the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D.[1] [2][3]He oversees India’s strategic defence research programmes, advanced materials development, missile systems, naval technologies, and indigenous defence manufacturing initiatives.[4][5][6][7]
He previously served as Director General (Naval Systems and Materials) and has made significant contributions to materials engineering, high-performance alloys, naval systems and indigenous defence technologies.[8][9][10]
Early life and education
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Kamat completed his B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Virginia.[11][12][13]
Kamat joined the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) of DRDO as a scientist and worked extensively in high-performance materials, titanium alloys, armour systems, naval materials, and high-temperature materials.[14]
He rose through senior roles including Director, DMRL and Director General (Naval Systems and Materials), where he led indigenous development in naval stealth technologies, special alloys, underwater systems and high-strength defence materials.[15]
Kamat assumed charge as Chairman of DRDO in August 2022.[16]
His leadership has included oversight of major missile trials, autonomous underwater vehicles, electronic warfare systems, strategic defence research, unmanned platforms, materials innovation and indigenous defence production.[17]
He has repeatedly emphasised that research and development must be viewed as an investment rather than expenditure.[18]
Work and public statements
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Kamat has spoken about strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem, advancing layered air defence systems, and pushing for high-risk, high-reward indigenous technologies.[19][20]
He has consistently highlighted the importance of MSMEs in India’s defence industrial base.[21]
Extensions of tenure
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Kamat has received successive one-year extensions as DRDO Chairman from the Government of India, including extensions in 2024, 2025 and 2026.[22][23][24][25]
Interviews and viewpoints
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Kamat has given several interviews discussing India’s defence reforms, technology roadmap, high-risk innovation and modernisation of research systems.[26][27]
