The Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL) is an Indian defense laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Bangalore, its main function is the research and development of technologies and products in the area of Life support, medical and physiological protection systems for the Indian Armed Forces. DEBEL is organized under the Life Sciences Directorate of DRDO. The present director of DEBEL is Dr. V.C. Padaki.