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Shri U Raja Babu is widely known for his significant contributions in the design, development and successful demonstration of Ballistic Missile Defence capabilities. He started his career with Indian Air Force in 1988 and subsequently joined DRDO in 1995.

During his 35 years of professional aerospace career, he worked on aircrafts, helicopters and development of many missile systems. As Programme Director, AD at RCI, he provided necessary thrust to the design, development and successful demonstration of Ballistic Missile Defence system. Under his leadership, "Mission Shakti," India's first Anti Satellite Missile Test (A-SAT) has been successfully demonstrated.

As Director RCI, he worked on development of many critical technologies and mission mode projects , development of advanced missile avionics for all tactical, ATGMs, strategic, cruise missiles and weapon systems for armed forces.

His technological and techno-managerial achievements in Indian Defence Programmes elevated him to the position as “Director General, Missiles & Strategic Systems”.

His ingenious efforts and contributions for defence applications brought him many recognitions. He conferred with Path breaking research & outstanding technology development award for successfully leading the demonstration of Mission Shakti.

Other prestigious awards conferred on him are, the Agni award for excellence in self- reliance, DRDO scientist of the year and Vigyan Pratibha Samman Award.

He is a fellow Institution of Engineers (IE) and life member of many professional societies.