In its seventy-eight years of independence India has progressed enormously in many fields. Its economy has grown and there have been phenomenal technological and industrial advancements. The advances in defence technology are putting India into the bracket of superpower. In the modern era, the growth of economic powerhouses is often closely knit with the billion-dollar market of weapons and military equipment. Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is not only making India self-reliant in the field of weapons technology but also leading India’s transition into an economic powerhouse. Operation Sindoor in 2025 has demonstrated the progress and capability of Indian industries and DRDO. But what are the inside stories of DRDO?
This book describes a story of a typical development project of DRDO; the development of a High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV). There are many such projects at DRDO and many such stories, which remain untold.