- Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir V. Kamat has been granted one year extension.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO extension up to 31 May 2025.
- One day ago, Army chief General Manoj Pande was granted a one-month extension up to June 30, 2024.
- Dr. Kamat was appointed in August 2022. He took over from Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy.
- Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy was appointed the Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister.
