Hyderabad, Dec. 18 -- Dr G Ramaguru, Director, DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA CoE), IIT Hyderabad, emphasised that space science and defence technologies are vital to national security and strategic self-reliance.

Speaking as the chief guest at the two-day National Seminar on "Advancements in Space Science and Defence Technology," organised by the GITAM School of Technology, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, Dr. Ramaguru underlined the crucial role of academic institutions in strengthening defence research and innovation through structured funding and collaboration..

Dr Ramaguru spoke about India's progress from launching indigenous satellites to developing advanced missile and surveillance systems. ...