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title: "DRDL: India's Missile Development Laboratory"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Defence Research and Development Laboratory is a Hyderabad-based DRDO laboratory that designs and develops India's tactical and strategic missile systems.
- What is the difference between DRDL and DRDO?
- Which missiles were developed under the IGMDP led by DRDL?
- How does DRDL differ from Research Centre Imarat (RCI)?
- Who manufactures the missiles that DRDL designs?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Laboratory is a Hyderabad-based DRDO laboratory that designs and develops India's tactical and strategic missile systems.

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