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From DRDO chief Dr V K Saraswat's new year speech..........
A string of successes from the Missile cluster
was heralded by the maiden
test flight of HELINA
(helicopter-mounted
Nag) in February
followed by the
successful test flights
of endo-atmospheric
advance air defence
(AAD) in March 2011
which marked a
major milestone in
our Ballistic Missile
Defence programme.
This was followed by
the maiden launch of
our strategic missile Prahaar and launch of Agni 1 and
Agni 2 by our Strategic Force Command reinforcing
the reliability and technical capabilities of our inducted
systems. Other achievements include production
clearance for the Bo5 underwater and A3 systems.
A major milestone was the successful launch of
Agni 4, the newest missile in our strategic armoury,
which demonstrated cutting-edge technologies in longrange
navigation, digital servo controller and composite
heat shield technology. Technology successes include
miniaturised fibre-optics gyro (FOG)-based IMU and
millimetre wave (MMW) seeker, which underwent
successful flight tests. Development of a guided Glide
Bomb with enhanced range and impact accuracy is yet
another breakthrough in strategic defence.
In the Aeronautics arena, completion
In the Aeronautics arena, completion of over
1750 hrs of flight test on LCA Tejas, low-speed taxi trials
of LCA Navy and the successful flight test of Akashdeep
up to 1 km altitude are commendable. A major milestone
was the first test flight of Airborne Early Warning and
Control (AEW&C) System in December 2011 with
over 1000 mission related indigenous systems most
critical of which is the AESA Radar Antenna Unit. Other
achievements include, over seven successful test flights
of Rustom 1 demonstrating number of key technologies,
operation of Sudarshan with indigenous seeker,
maintenance evaluation trials (MET) on Nishant and
the flight tests of the Kaveri Engine for about 55 hrs on
the IL-76. CEMILAC, the certification arm of DRDO, has
played a proactive role in ensuring timely clearance of a
number of indigenous
airborne systems.
In the Armament
and Combat Vehicles
Engineering cluster,
induction of a large
number of MBTs
in the operational
command of the
Indian Army, product
improvement and trial
evaluation of MBT
Mk-II, handing over
of Daksh remotely
operated vehicle
(ROV) to users after
successful trials, and development of two prototypes
of flight rotary engines for UAVs were other major
achievements. The development and evaluation of the
Bi-modular Charge System, pilot batch production of
mines and modern sub machine carbine (MSMC) for
user trials and construction of snow galleries for Border
Road Organisation for avalanche protection were
commendable successes of this cluster.
In the Naval cluster, the early success of
our autonomous underwater vehicle technology
demonstrator, operationalisation of Ushus on three
submarines, integration of Humsa, Nagan and Mareech
on their respective platforms and extensive sea trials
of Varunastra are commendable. Satisfactory progress
has been made on two new major programmes, namely,
Integrated Coastal Surveillance System and the Landbased
AIP System.
In the ECS cluster, landmark achievements include
the development and successful trials of number
of radars like weapon locating radar (WLR), L-Star,
Aslesha and primary AEW&C radar. The Electro-optical
Fire Control System was productionised and handed
over to the Indian Navy. The user trials on the Integrated
Multifunction Sights were completed and the Sights
were recommended for induction. The development and
successful demonstration of Laser Ordnance Disposal
System and establishment of a distributed computing
facility at SAG were other notable achievements.
The Micro-electronics cluster saw the development
and fabrication of
S y s t e m - o n - C h i p
(SoC) and Microwave
Power Modules
for the missile and
EW programmes,
development and
demonstration of
cathode and electron
guns for Multibeam
Klystron. An
Advanced Characterisation
Facility
for semiconductor
materials and
devices has been
established.
From the important Materials cluster, the successful
production of titanium sponge based on DMRLs
development from Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd, over
30,000 tons of DMR steel production for the major sea
platforms, transfer of technology (ToT) of the DMRL
developed Vacuum Investment Casting Technology for
aeroengine blades and readiness of Bullet-proof Jackets
based on latest QRs for user trials, etc., are some of the
important achievements.
While DRDO has been able to make significant
contributions in weapons systems development, it has
also been looking after the needs of the man behind the
weapons. From our Life Science cluster, bulk production
orders for Submarine Escape Suits have been given
by the Indian Navy. A new Helicopter Oxygen System
with lightweight composites has been developed and
integrated. The engineered version of Onboard Oxygen
Generating System (OBOGS) has been completed.
Solar powered Modular Green Shelters, Bio-digesters
for human waste management and oxygen enrichment
have been developed and handed over to the Indian
Army. The Bio-digesters are also being integrated in
Railway coaches and a large number of units are being
commissioned in Lakshadweep. A unique Germplasm
Storage Facility for plants has been established at high
altitude which we hope to upgrade as an international
facility.
In the field of NBC technologies, a large number
of DRDO systems have been inducted. The ELISA
Kit for identification of food pathogens responsible for
food poisoning has been developed and 200 units of
Critical Care Ventilators have been installed at various
hospitals.
Nanotechnology applications for defence systems
have been given new focus including nano-composites
for structural applications, nano-materials for stealth,
nano-electronics for sensors, etc. All labs involved in
nano missions need to focus deeply to develop devices
customised to our requirements.
Under the LIC programme, a large number of
equipment and devices, viz., oleoresin grenades,
plastic bullets, combo rations, etc., based on DRDO
technologies have been realised and provided to security
and paramilitary forces. Mini unmanned air vehicle
(UAV) Netra has been realised and demonstrated to
the users and is under procurement. Products in the
pipeline include, Laser Dazzlers, ROV Daksh, Explosive
Detection Kits, Multi-mode Hand Grenades, etc.
These are major achievements wherein all labs
have pitched in to contribute to DRDOs success. I
take great pride in extolling the achievements of DRDO
which gives us the added confidence to forge ahead in
the coming year. Based on all these successes, I would
like all DRDO labs to set targets for the year ahead.
Great achievements by DRDO. Kudos...
A string of successes from the Missile cluster
was heralded by the maiden
test flight of HELINA
(helicopter-mounted
Nag) in February
followed by the
successful test flights
of endo-atmospheric
advance air defence
(AAD) in March 2011
which marked a
major milestone in
our Ballistic Missile
Defence programme.
This was followed by
the maiden launch of
our strategic missile Prahaar and launch of Agni 1 and
Agni 2 by our Strategic Force Command reinforcing
the reliability and technical capabilities of our inducted
systems. Other achievements include production
clearance for the Bo5 underwater and A3 systems.
A major milestone was the successful launch of
Agni 4, the newest missile in our strategic armoury,
which demonstrated cutting-edge technologies in longrange
navigation, digital servo controller and composite
heat shield technology. Technology successes include
miniaturised fibre-optics gyro (FOG)-based IMU and
millimetre wave (MMW) seeker, which underwent
successful flight tests. Development of a guided Glide
Bomb with enhanced range and impact accuracy is yet
another breakthrough in strategic defence.
In the Aeronautics arena, completion
In the Aeronautics arena, completion of over
1750 hrs of flight test on LCA Tejas, low-speed taxi trials
of LCA Navy and the successful flight test of Akashdeep
up to 1 km altitude are commendable. A major milestone
was the first test flight of Airborne Early Warning and
Control (AEW&C) System in December 2011 with
over 1000 mission related indigenous systems most
critical of which is the AESA Radar Antenna Unit. Other
achievements include, over seven successful test flights
of Rustom 1 demonstrating number of key technologies,
operation of Sudarshan with indigenous seeker,
maintenance evaluation trials (MET) on Nishant and
the flight tests of the Kaveri Engine for about 55 hrs on
the IL-76. CEMILAC, the certification arm of DRDO, has
played a proactive role in ensuring timely clearance of a
number of indigenous
airborne systems.
In the Armament
and Combat Vehicles
Engineering cluster,
induction of a large
number of MBTs
in the operational
command of the
Indian Army, product
improvement and trial
evaluation of MBT
Mk-II, handing over
of Daksh remotely
operated vehicle
(ROV) to users after
successful trials, and development of two prototypes
of flight rotary engines for UAVs were other major
achievements. The development and evaluation of the
Bi-modular Charge System, pilot batch production of
mines and modern sub machine carbine (MSMC) for
user trials and construction of snow galleries for Border
Road Organisation for avalanche protection were
commendable successes of this cluster.
In the Naval cluster, the early success of
our autonomous underwater vehicle technology
demonstrator, operationalisation of Ushus on three
submarines, integration of Humsa, Nagan and Mareech
on their respective platforms and extensive sea trials
of Varunastra are commendable. Satisfactory progress
has been made on two new major programmes, namely,
Integrated Coastal Surveillance System and the Landbased
AIP System.
In the ECS cluster, landmark achievements include
the development and successful trials of number
of radars like weapon locating radar (WLR), L-Star,
Aslesha and primary AEW&C radar. The Electro-optical
Fire Control System was productionised and handed
over to the Indian Navy. The user trials on the Integrated
Multifunction Sights were completed and the Sights
were recommended for induction. The development and
successful demonstration of Laser Ordnance Disposal
System and establishment of a distributed computing
facility at SAG were other notable achievements.
The Micro-electronics cluster saw the development
and fabrication of
S y s t e m - o n - C h i p
(SoC) and Microwave
Power Modules
for the missile and
EW programmes,
development and
demonstration of
cathode and electron
guns for Multibeam
Klystron. An
Advanced Characterisation
Facility
for semiconductor
materials and
devices has been
established.
From the important Materials cluster, the successful
production of titanium sponge based on DMRLs
development from Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd, over
30,000 tons of DMR steel production for the major sea
platforms, transfer of technology (ToT) of the DMRL
developed Vacuum Investment Casting Technology for
aeroengine blades and readiness of Bullet-proof Jackets
based on latest QRs for user trials, etc., are some of the
important achievements.
While DRDO has been able to make significant
contributions in weapons systems development, it has
also been looking after the needs of the man behind the
weapons. From our Life Science cluster, bulk production
orders for Submarine Escape Suits have been given
by the Indian Navy. A new Helicopter Oxygen System
with lightweight composites has been developed and
integrated. The engineered version of Onboard Oxygen
Generating System (OBOGS) has been completed.
Solar powered Modular Green Shelters, Bio-digesters
for human waste management and oxygen enrichment
have been developed and handed over to the Indian
Army. The Bio-digesters are also being integrated in
Railway coaches and a large number of units are being
commissioned in Lakshadweep. A unique Germplasm
Storage Facility for plants has been established at high
altitude which we hope to upgrade as an international
facility.
In the field of NBC technologies, a large number
of DRDO systems have been inducted. The ELISA
Kit for identification of food pathogens responsible for
food poisoning has been developed and 200 units of
Critical Care Ventilators have been installed at various
hospitals.
Nanotechnology applications for defence systems
have been given new focus including nano-composites
for structural applications, nano-materials for stealth,
nano-electronics for sensors, etc. All labs involved in
nano missions need to focus deeply to develop devices
customised to our requirements.
Under the LIC programme, a large number of
equipment and devices, viz., oleoresin grenades,
plastic bullets, combo rations, etc., based on DRDO
technologies have been realised and provided to security
and paramilitary forces. Mini unmanned air vehicle
(UAV) Netra has been realised and demonstrated to
the users and is under procurement. Products in the
pipeline include, Laser Dazzlers, ROV Daksh, Explosive
Detection Kits, Multi-mode Hand Grenades, etc.
These are major achievements wherein all labs
have pitched in to contribute to DRDOs success. I
take great pride in extolling the achievements of DRDO
which gives us the added confidence to forge ahead in
the coming year. Based on all these successes, I would
like all DRDO labs to set targets for the year ahead.
Great achievements by DRDO. Kudos...
