Samir V Kamat addressed scientists as Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation

Exam-focused facts from the 8 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Samir V Kamat delivered the main address at DRDO Bhawan on the organisation’s 68th Foundation Day.
He highlighted that 22 Acceptances of Necessity were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council and the Services Procurement Board during 2025.
He urged DRDO scientists to intensify research in cyber security, space technologies, artificial intelligence, and electronic warfare.