New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): The Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) India has conferred its highest award 'Honorary Fellowship 2022-23' on the former chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) G Satheesh Reddy.

Satheesh Reddy has been honoured with the coveted award during the Annual IETE Convention (AIC) 2023 held today at YASHADA, Pune.

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Addressing the event as chief guest, the former DRDO chief emphasised the need for self-reliance in electronics and telecommunications by indigenous development of devices, sensors, detectors and equipment, paving the way for exports in a big way.

Reddy is a recipient of many coveted national and international awards for his contributions in the field of navigation systems, avionics, other defence systems and technology leadership.

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The award is conferred for the distinguished service of Reddy in the field of Defence R&D of the country by leading DRDO in the field of defence technologies ranging from missiles & strategic systems, fighter aircraft & UAVs, armaments, underwater systems, strategic materials, radars & EW systems and futuristic technologies, making the country self-reliant in Defence, according to the statement.

Eminent Scientist and former Director VSSC, ISRO Padmashree Pramod P Kale was Guest of Honour during AIC-2023.

IETE President V Gunasekhar Reddy and General Council Committee members, awardees, life members from across the country and a large number of students from various educational institutions in and around Pune were also present on occasion. (ANI)

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