New DG of BrahMos takes charge

New director general of Brahmos Jaiteerth R Joshi took charge on Sunday (December 1, 2024)
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Jaiteerth R. Joshi, ‘Outstanding Scientist’ of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDL, Hyderabad, assumed charge as the Director General, BrahMoson Sunday (December 1, 2024). He has made significant contributions in the design, development and induction of tactical missile systems and as programme director spearheaded research and development for the joint development of Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) and successfully commissioned the same.

For his distinguished contributions, he has been conferred with many honours, including Scientist of the Year Award, Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Award by Institution of Engineers, Distinguished Alumnus Award (DAA) by National Institute of Technology, Warangal.

He is a Fellow of Indian National Academy Engineering, Royal Aeronautical Society, London, Indian Institute of Metals, Institution of Engineers India, Indian Society for Non-destructive Testing, Indian Society for Mechanical Engineers, Indian Institution of Production Engineers, and Telangana Academy of Sciences, said a press release.