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Current Affairs & GKThe Hindu30 June 2026
Rajnath unveils DFP-2026 to speed-up DRDO's defence R&D projects
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📌 Summary:
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) on June 29, 2026
- Reform aims to improve efficiency, accountability and the timely execution of strategic R&D projects
- The revised framework will facilitate faster production and induction of DRDO-developed systems, platforms and technologies into the armed forces
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — indigenisation of defence technology, defence R&D and procurement reforms, Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence
📝 Prelims Facts:
- DFP = Delegation of Financial Powers; DFP-2026 pertains to DRDO
- DRDO is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence
- Announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 29, 2026
🔑 Key Term: DRDO — Defence Research and Development Organisation, the premier agency for indigenous defence technology development.
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