Who we are
The Centre for Defence Research and Development was raised on 30 July 2006. The base for the raising of this National Institution was laid by a cabinet memorandum approved on 29 March 2006. The CDRD was created with a vision to establish a world-class science and technology base providing the military a decisive edge, by equipping them with internationally competitive systems and solutions.
Vision
To establish a world-class science and technology base providing the military a decisive edge by equipping them with internationally competitive solutions.
Mission
a. To plan, research, design, develop and lead towards the
production of state-of-the-art solutions; sensors, weapon
systems, platforms and allied equipment for the
country’s defence.
b. To provide technological solutions for Defence needs, to
optimize combat effectiveness and to promote the wellbeing of troops.
c. To develop infrastructure and committed
quality man power and build a strong technological base.
Profile
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President
Gotabaya Rajapaksa -
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Gen GDH Kamal Gunaratne(Retd) WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhill
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Director General of CDRD Maj Gen KRP Rowel(Retd) RWP VSV USP ndu psc USACGSC
