Top 10 Defence People in 2026

1

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Scientist & Former President of India

Scientists

Aerospace scientist who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007, widely known as the "Missile Man of India".

Role

Scientist & Former President of India

Field

Scientist

Known for

Missile Man of India

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2

Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff

Military Officers

Serving Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces.

Role

Chief of Defence Staff

Field

Military Officer

Known for

Tri-service integration

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3

G. Satheesh Reddy

Defence Research and Development Organisation Former Chairman, DRDO

Scientists

Missile and avionics scientist who served as Chairman of DRDO and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D.

Role

Former Chairman, DRDO

Field

Scientist

Known for

Navigation and guidance systems

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4

Tessy Thomas

Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General, Aeronautical Systems

Scientists

Scientist known for her leadership role in India's Agni missile programme.

Role

Director General, Aeronautical Systems

Field

Scientist

Known for

Missile Woman of India

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5

Baba Kalyani

Bharat Forge - Kalyani Strategic Systems Chairman & Managing Director

Entrepreneurs

Industrialist leading the Kalyani Group's expansion into defence manufacturing.

Role

Chairman & Managing Director

Field

Entrepreneur

Known for

Private-sector artillery manufacturing

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6

V. Narayanan

Chairman, ISRO

Scientists

Rocket propulsion specialist serving as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Role

Chairman, ISRO

Field

Scientist

Known for

Cryogenic propulsion

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7

R. Madhavan

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Former Chairman & Managing Director

Administrators

Aerospace executive who served as Chairman and Managing Director of HAL.

Role

Former Chairman & Managing Director

Field

Chairman / MD

Known for

Aerospace manufacturing leadership

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8

P. D. Sundaramoorthy

Bharat Dynamics Limited Chairman & Managing Director

Administrators

Defence executive leading missile manufacturing operations at Bharat Dynamics Limited.

Role

Chairman & Managing Director

Field

Chairman / MD

Known for

Missile production leadership

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