The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has made significant progress in semiconductor technology by developing its own methods for manufacturing four-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafers and manufacturing gallium nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) up to 150 W, Chairman and Secretary (DDR Defense Research & Development) Samir Kamat informed.
Speaking at Friday’s gathering, which was organized as a curtain-raiser for the upcoming Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), he highlighted the central role of semiconductors in the modern technology ecosystems that power critical systems in healthcare, communications, transportation, defense and space.
Mr. Kamat emphasized that as global economies move toward deeper digitization and automation, semiconductors are becoming vital to national security, economic progress, and technological sovereignty. Referring to India’s semiconductor journey, the Chairman noted that since the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in 2021, the country has moved from vision to implementation in just four years.
He reaffirmed the national aspiration to place India among the top three semiconductor countries by 2036 in the areas of research, innovation and manpower development.
Published – 19 Oct 2025 19:26 IST
