Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

DRDO transferred the technology for the development of the Submarine-Fired Decoy (SFD) to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for indigenous production. The technology transfer agreement was signed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a DRDO laboratory specialising in naval warfare and underwater defence technologies. The SFD is designed as a countermeasure system to protect submarines from incoming torpedoes by generating false signals and signatures that can mislead hostile torpedoes. The initiative strengthens India’s underwater defence capabilities, reduces dependence on foreign manufacturers, and supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence manufacturing.