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G. Satheesh Reddy | |
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| Chairman ofDefence research and development organisation | |
| In office 2018–2022 | |
| Preceded by | S Christopher |
| Succeeded by | Samir V. Kamat |
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| Born | (1963-07-01)1 July 1963 (age 62) Mahimaluru,Atmakur, Nellore district,Andhra Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad |
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| Awards | 2019AIAA Missile Systems Award2015RAeS Silver Medal[4][5] 2016 National Design Award,[6] 2016 National Aeronautical Prize,[7] 2015 National Systems Gold Medal, 2013 Homi J Bhabha Memorial Gold Medal |
G. Satheesh Reddy (born 1 July 1963) is an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the thirteenth chairman of theDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from 2018 to 2022. He served as the chairman of the Governing Body of the Aeronautical Development Agency, and is Scientific Adviser toRaksha Mantri (the Minister of Defence, India). He was appointed as the member of National Security advisory board
Reddy was born in Mahimaluru,Atmakur, Nellore district,Andhra Pradesh.[8] He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering fromJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD fromJawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.[9][8]
Reddy joinedDefence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad in 1986, subsequently joiningResearch Centre Imarat (RCI) after its formation. As Director at RCI, he led the development ofIR seekers, integrated avionics modules, and other innovative systems.[9]
First working as a navigation scientist and system manager, he eventually was elevated as a Distinguished Scientist in September 2014 and was appointed as a Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister in May 2015.[9]
He was also appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of theDefence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) in August 2018.[10][11] As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems, he oversaw the development of missile systems likeIndian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme,Nag,QRSAM,Rudram,Long Range Guided Bomb etc.[9] He also oversaw India's first successful test ofPrithvi Defence Vehicle Mark 2 Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile (Mission Shakti). He was involved in the development of the world's longest-range gun ATAGS, anti-radiation missiles, smart air field weapons, smart bombs, and missile assisted torpedo release systems.[9][12]
Reddy has been induced as a fellow of theRoyal Aeronautical Society, London.[13] He has also received other awards including American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Missile Systems Award,[14] the Aeronautical Prize, National Systems Gold Medal,[15] National Design Award, IEI-IEEE (USA) Award for Engineering Excellence and the Homi J Bhabha Gold Medal.[16] In 2017, Reddy became a laureate of theAsian Scientist 100 by theAsian Scientist.
