Profile
Dr G Satheesh Reddy President, Aeronautical Society of India Former Secretary, Dept of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO & Former SA to Raksha Mantri Dr Satheesh Reddy, a renowned defence and aerospace scientist, acclaimed for his significant contributions to Defence R&D and technology leadership spanning several decades. He graduated in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) from JNTU Anantapur and holds MS degree and PhD in ECE from JNTU, Hyderabad. He joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in the year 1986 and subsequently at Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the brain child of Dr Kalam, after its formation. He started his journey as a young navigation engineer and later as Technology Director developing many inertial sensors and diversified hybrid navigation systems making India self-reliant in navigation technologies. As Project Director, he developed the India’s first guided bomb paving way for indigenous development of long range smart precision weapons. Dr Reddy spearheaded the development of advanced avionics as Director, Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and headed Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex as Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems. During his illustrious career, he held many prestigious appointments in Government of India as the Secretary Department of Defence R&D, Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Director General, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) & the Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (SA to RM). He is presently the President of Aeronautical Society of India, a leading professional body in the field of aeronautics, aviation and aerospace, founded in 1948 in India. He led the development of missiles, strategic systems, fighter aircrafts, unmanned aerial defence systems, underwater systems, radars, electronic warfare systems, armoured vehicles, armaments & other advanced technologies. His phenomenal contributions made India self-reliant in many critical areas and enhanced defence exports substantially. Dr Reddy is the chief architect of country’s first Anti-Satellite missile test (ASAT) “Mission Shakti”, elevating India to the elite club of four nations.