India, May 24 -- Internal candidates dominate discussions as DRDO prepares for key leadership transition at month-end.

With Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat set to leave office after completing his extended tenure and official sources indicating that no further extension has been granted as of this weekend, attention inside India's defence establishment has shifted decisively towards the question of succession.

Officials familiar with the matter said Kamat is currently expected to attend only one public engagement during what is likely to be his final week in office, where he is scheduled to appear as chief guest at an academic event. Within the system, officials said there is no expectatio...