Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), marked its sixty-second annual day by transferring several advanced materials technologies to domestic industry partners. The technologies support programmes in naval platforms, combat vehicles and missile systems.
The technologies handed over include the manufacturing process for DMR 249A steel in varied thickness grades for naval applications, transferred to Steel Authority of India Limited and JSW Steel. DMRL also transferred the technology for producing DMR-1700 steel forgings and mill forms used in critical defence platforms to Saarloha Advanced Materials Private Limited. In addition, technology for lightweight composite armour designed for the Wheeled Armoured Platform was transferred to NTB International Private Limited.
The technology transfers are aimed at facilitating regular industrial-scale production of these specialised materials for the Indian armed forces. The materials have been developed indigenously and qualified for deployment in various defence programmes.
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO praised DMRL for developing these critical technologies indigenously and stated that transfer of these technologies to industry will develop the ecosystem for regular supply of these materials to Indian armed forces.
DMRL also handed over rear fin root fittings for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and high-strength ceramic radomes for the Pralay missile system. The rear fin root fittings have been produced using indigenous investment casting and closed-die hot hammer forging technologies established by Indian companies in collaboration with the laboratory.
DMRL conducts research and development in metallic and ceramic materials, specialised alloys and forming technologies for defence applications.
