Hyderabad, June 30 -- Dr Jagannath Nayak Distinguished Scientist (DS) and Director CHESS has been appointed as Director General Missiles & Strategic Systems (DGMSS), DRDO with effect from July 1, 2026

Consequent to the superannuation of U Raja Babu DS & DG MSS, Nayak was appointed as DG (MSS), DRDO.

According to the release, Dr Jagannath Nayak is a distinguished Scientist & Director, Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), DRDO, with over 35 years of experience in Defence Research & Development(R&D).

He is renowned for R&D in the indigenous design & development of advanced avionics for defence and aerospace applications.

As Director CHESS, Dr Nayak spearheaded the development, field testing, and Transfer of Technology (To...