Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India] Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in collaboration with Defense Research and Development Organization has set up a DRDO-Industry-Academic Center of Excellence (DIA CoE) on its campus for interdisciplinary research in next generation. Defense Technologies. This is in line with the DIA CoE established by DRDO in premier educational institutions of the country, through which it is creating an ecosystem to facilitate technology development in the academic environment through experienced faculty and talented scholars with various endeavours. Scientists from DRD Laboratories, the new center will lead focused research in initially identified research and development areas, including printing on flexible substrates for the fabrication of devices and systems based on thin films for strategic applications; Advanced nanomaterials can provide fundamental contributions to the material selection of a design; Accelerated material design and development to reach optimal solutions through high-throughput experiments as well as reduce the number of actual test experiments; Focusing on modeling of high performance explosives and performance prediction of metallized explosives with high energy content; Sanjay Tandon, former director of the Institute of Technology Management in Mussoorie, serves as director of the DIA CoE at IIT Kanpur, leading the strategic Oversees initiatives and collaborative efforts. DRDO will finance the project and establish key technical facilities and modern infrastructure required to enable and promote R&D programs under the identified verticals.Research Coordinator, IIT Kanpur, senior scientists from DRDO laboratories, faculty members of IIT Kanpur participated in the event, Director Professor Manindra Agarwal. The Director of IIT Kanpur stressed the importance of collaborative effort and said, “With the changing times, the need for technological advancement in the defense sector is greater than ever to become a self-reliant India in the true sense of the word. For this, DRDO, Academia and industry should join hands. The establishment of Industry-Academia Centers of Excellence by DRDO with its strong R&D expertise and state-of-the-art facilities in flexible electronics, materials science and engineering, high energy. , A Bioengineering, IIT Kanpur is ready to contribute to this collaborative effort. I heartily congratulate the entire team and wish all the success to DIA CoE IIT Kanpur.Sameer V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO, said, "The center will pave the way for indigenization of various strategic technologies in the long term, thereby making the defense sector self-reliant and sustainable. Development of new materials for future defense systems, which may otherwise require 10-15 years, he further said, “DRDO and IIT Kanpur are undertaking collaborative research to identify technology domains to meet the long-term needs of defence. DRDO Director General of Technology Management, Subrata Rakshit, said, “The DIA CoEs established in 15 academic institutions will serve as research and development centers to meet the future needs of defence. They will work to integrate the domain knowledge and underlying research capabilities of DRDO scientists.“The drive of our premium academy institutions, and our industries to commercialize emerging domestic defense technologies is an important milestone in this journey.” Over the years, IITK has positioned itself as a leader in technology development translation and collaboration with both industry and government entities. Has established itself as a leading institute in transferring. The introduction of DIA CoE at IITK is the right step and will foster valuable collaboration with defense laboratories in the country and enable IITK to deliver strategically valuable equipment and tools. This is going to strengthen our path towards a developing India! N Ranjana, Director, DFTM, DRDO, said, “Long-term research in defense technology is not about quick solutions, but about sowing the seeds for future security. It is about investing in advancements that will lead to tomorrow. Can be an important preventive and life-saving tool." "