G. Satheesh Reddy
G. Satheesh Reddy is an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the thirteenth chairman of the Defence 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 to Raksha Mantri. He was appointed as the member of National Security advisory board
Early life and education
Reddy was born in Mahimaluru, Atmakur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. He graduated in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur and received his M.S & PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad.Career
Reddy joined Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad in 1986, subsequently joining Research Centre Imarat after its formation. As Director at RCI, he led the development of IR seekers, integrated avionics modules, and other innovative systems.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.
He was also appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India in August 2018. As Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems, he oversaw the development of missile systems like Indian Ballistic Missile Defence Programme, Nag, QRSAM, Rudram, Long Range Guided Bomb etc. He also oversaw India's first successful test of Prithvi Defence Vehicle Mark 2 Anti-Satellite missile. 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.