New Delhi, May 26 -- In a significant decision, the centre has granted Dr Samir V Kamat, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief, a one-year extension to his service until May 31, 2026. This is his second service extension.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension to the service of Dr Samir V Kamat, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D).

Kamat was appointed to the top post on August 25, 2022. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and The Ohio State University, USA, he joined DRDO in 1989 and previously served as Director General (Naval Systems and Materials).

A distinguished scientist, Dr Kamat is a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineerin...