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Here is a list of some of the major achievements of DRDO till mid 2014........ for more products and images go through the pdf....
Aditya: Vehicle-Mounted High Power Laser Directed Energy System
The system aims to cause structural damage to RPVs/UAVs/DRONEs and disable electro-optical
systems, employing CO2 gas dynamic laser source with required beam control technologies. The
performance parameters of laser generation system have been optimised and laser beam has been
successfully extracted. The damage potential of the laser beam has been evaluated. Integrated
gimbal system and target tracking systems were evaluated and have met mission requirements.
Transportable 1kW Solid-state Laser, Lords, for Ordnance Disposal
A vehicle-mounted prototype solid-state laser ordnance disposal system has been developed and
test evaluated successfully. A successful stand-off disposal of 13 types of ordnances and IEDs in
large numbers was conducted at Ramgarh Range. The field evaluation of the system was carried out
at TBRL in the presence of the Users to dispose ordnances of varying geometries and different kinds.
NBC LIDAR: Mobile NBC Light Detection and Ranging for Detection of Chemical Agents
Scaled-down version of CO2 laser-based differential absorption Light Detection and Ranging
(LIDAR) system has been developed. A high energy Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) system has
been integrated with heavy duty mobile trolley platform and tested for detecting thiodiglycol simulant
clouds using smoke grenades.
Vehicle-mounted Laser Dazzler, Vibhramak, for Crowd Control
Vehicle-mounted laser dazzler has been realised by indigenously developing sub-systems–ARM
processor-based operator console, engineering station, two-axis gimbal system, built-in-test equipment
(BITE), video interface, laser projection system comprising of motororised beam expander and
scanner, power distribution system and powerpack with switched mode charger. These sub-systems
were successfully integrated with transportable platform (Marksman) to realise vehicle-mounted laser
dazzler, which was demonstrated successfully.
DivyaDrishti Signal Intelligence System
DLRL has developed an advanced signal intelligence system ‘DivyaDrishti’ for the Defence Services,
with the aim of interception, monitoring, direction finding, analysis, and recording of airborne-and-ground
based communication signals. The system installation at 25 static stations and at four mobile stations 46
has been completed.All the stations are integrated over a secure satellite communication network. The
complete integrated system has been made operational and is under user exploitation.
Prototype for Air-Independent Propulsion System of Indian Submarine
This is a land-based prototype for fuel cell Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) for submarines. It aims
to package the AIP plant sub-systems, reactant tanks, and waste tanks inside the simulated hull section
of the P-75 submarine. To operate the plant safely, conforming to the User requirement, the electrical
performance of the plant housed inside the simulated hull section will be demonstrated. Hydrogen plant
design has been tested to meet P-75 ship motion parameters as per Guide 6327E. Plant was erected
and successfully commissioned with necessary quality. It has been successfully integrated with Pre 105
Production Floor Model (PPFM) and operated with the entire PPFM plant. N-9 (4 mm) fuel cell stack
technology has been developed with nominal capacity of 9 kW to meet the power density required
for the PPFM plant realised through industry. Indigenously developed Liquid Oxygen Tank (LOX) of
32 ton has been installed and integrated with PPFM. Air-cooled EMI/EMC qualified full-scale power
conditioner has been realised and integrated with PPFM.
Notable Achievements in Agni Programme
India’s Intercontinental surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni 5, capable of delivering different 86
warheads with high precision, was successfully launched in a repeat of the spectacular maiden launch
last year. This second launch of long range Agni 5 has been conducted to prove the consistency of
performance of all sub-systems from open rail mobile launcher. First missile ejection test was successfully
conducted from full-scale canister which proved cold launch capability for Agni 5 from actual Road Mobile
Launcher (RML). This test was conducted from facility identified for production of Agni missiles. The test
met all mission requirements. Deliverable missiles have been realised for Agni 1, Agni 2 and Agni 3 as
per Services requirements. Flight trials have been conducted successfully for Agni 1, Agni 2, Agni 3, Agni
5 and MET (MA5-01). (what is it??!!!!!)
Propulsion Systems
Preliminary design has been completed for Stage-1 Composite (S1C) motor, propulsion systems
of all stages for A1P, Agni 4 (Mk-II), etc. Single gas generator has been tested for Agni 5 canister
launch application and launch dynamic model has been validated. Some new technologies, viz., thrust
termination, steam gas generator, etc., in the areas of propulsion, are now being taken up by the
laboratory.
Progress on Composites
Large monolithic SiC motors were designed and realized for future projects to reduce the missile
weight. Acceptance testing is under progress. Grid-stiffened air frame structures for Agni class of missiles
have been designed and realised for future missiles. Composite rocket motor has been fabricated using
high-strength resin system and demonstrated factor of safety by conducting burst test. Composite
canister realisation is under progress for Agni 5 with facilities created within ASL. After qualification
testing of indigenous composite canister for PJ-10, two missile launches were successful with this
canister. Qualifications testing of F1 section and radome for PJ-10 have been successfully conducted.
Canister for Agni 4 has been designed with composite and metal. A fully automated inspection system
based on air-coupled ultrasonic technique for Agni 5 canister is being developed.
New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile
New generation anti-radiation missile (NGARM) is an air-launched missile designed for destroying
a variety of radar targets on the ground. It is planned to have an interception range of 15-100 km and
launch altitudes of 100 m to 15 km from Su-30 MKI aircraft. NGARM will home onto and destroy the
radar emitters without any input from the aircraft. The guidance is primarily based on the radar emission
received by the onboard passive homing guidance. It has the capability to discriminate the target of
interest among a number of emitters available in the field-of-view. The missile has a warhead which can
cause damage to the target radars, triggered by laser proximity fuze. The missile is required to operate
in two modes of operation, namely Lock-on-Before Launch (LOBL) and Lock-on-After Launch (LOAL)
modes. PDR of sub-systems and mission review of the project is complete. Rocket motor fabrication is
in advanced stage. Hardware fabrication and wind tunnel testing has also been initiated.
Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Propulsion Technology
Project Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) was started in May 2013 with the objective of developing
state-of-the-art SFDR propulsion technology, which can operate at varying altitudes and speeds. The
development and demonstration of SFDR propulsion system is a joint venture of DRDO and Russia.
Precision Guided Munitions
Captive flight test was held at Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Lock-on-after-launch algorithms and transfer
alignment have been proved.
Synthetic Aperture Radar for UAV
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is integrated and tested at radar test platform deployed with SOFT
qualified hardware.Opportune targets were detected and tracked up to 40 km range in GMTITWS
mode. SAR concept has been successfully proven using Rail SAR methodology using corner reflectors
as targets. Design and fabrication of lightweight version of antenna, digital unitand antenna stabilisation
unit have been completed for UAV.
MPR Arudhra 4D AESA radar
Prototype of medium power radar, Arudhra, has been developed and demonstrated to the User,
i.e., IAF at Kasauli. Antenna pressurisation system, pedestal assembly and power system of the main
radar have qualified EMI/EMC tests
Uttam AESA radar for LCA
DRDO has taken up the development of flight control radar for fighter aircraft with 100 km range
and multimode operation. Realisation and calibration of prototype Active Aperture Array Antenna Unit
(AAAU) has been completed with indigenous TR modules. Airworthy radar processor and exciterreceiver
have been realised and tested on a high rise platform in Mechanical Scanned Array (MSA)
configuration for validation of various algorithms and waveforms of the fire control radar. Software
development for air-air sub-modes has been carried out.
Launchers for Missile Systems
DRDO has developed launchers for various missile systems, viz., MRSAM, Nirbhay, AAD, Prahaar
and Akash. MRSAM missile launch system enables transportation, emplacement, erection, activation
and launch of eight MRSAM canisterised missile (CMs) from a vertical firing position in single as well
as ripple modes. Successful development and realisation of prototype has been completed for Nirbhay
and AAD launchers. Flight trials have also been conducted successfully for both the launchers. The
Akash Air Force launcher is a trailer-mounted launcher system carrying three articles. Production order
for 32 launchers has been completed and handed over. Four first-off production models of Akash
Army launcher have been completed and handed over. The successful launch of Agni 5 missile on 25
September 2013 has been achieved using the Ground Support System. The same launcher has been
used to launch Agni 3 missile also.
Transporter-cum-Tilting Vehicle for Agni Missiles
Agni 3: A long-range transporter has been realised. 70 ton Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) semi-trailerfabrication
and design for wire rope-based vibration isolation frame is complete. Stage-II (S2) and
Stage 3C (S3C) rocket motor transporter is under realisation. 20 ton GVW air suspension in semi-trailer
is under fabrication and vibration isolation frames for S2 and S3C motor design are in progress.
Agni 4: Two launchers have been realised. One launcher was handed over to Users after refurbishment
and training. Design for new Transporter-cum-Tilting (TCT) vehicles has been completed. Design
of canister-based launching is complete. Design has been finalised for transporter for Agni 4 article
with article integration device. Design of heavy recovery vehicle is also complete. Table top demo is
complete and sensor system is under testing for integrated NBC sensor system.
Advance Jammer Technologies, Sarwagna
A highly advanced compact 100 W continuous wave (CW)/pulsed broadband microwave power
module (MPM) with high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) and very low throughput delay has been 78
developed for Naval EW system. A LSP of 20 MPMs has been completed with M/s BEL, Bengaluru.
The MPMs have been qualified for electrical and ESS tests and later delivered to DLRL, Hyderabad. All
the MPMs have been tested again at DLRL and then successfully integrated with the system.
New ESM Systems
Varuna is a modern ESM system capable of interception, detection, classification,
and identification of pulsed, Continuous Wave (CW), Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)
agile, frequency agile radars including Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) radars over wide
frequency bands. The engineered model has been installed onboard a Naval platform and
Varuna engineering model onboard INS Khanjar
is under rigorous user trials after its successful sea acceptance. The system has been awarded ‘Best
EW Proficiency’ award during Fleet Evening 2013. Production order by Indian Navy for 18 Varuna is in
process.
Samudrika
DRDO has undertaken indigenous development of a family of seven EW systems customised for
different platforms as per Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR). Navy has given commitment for
further production and induction of these systems. PDR for all the seven systems has been completed.
System installation feasibility studies and RF mapping on identified platforms have been carried out.
Configurations of all systems have been finalised and sub-systems development is in progres
Girishakti
Indian Army is in the process of procurement of integrated EW system for mountainous terrain
(Himshakti) under the category ‘Buy Indian (BEL) with DRDO Technologies’. Development of target
tracking system for Jammer Interceptor Mobile (JIM) station has been completed. Development of
COM entity software is in progress. Core system technology modules incorporating homodyne Rx,
Quad Superhet Rx, Digital Rx in radar segment have been integrated for demonstration of performance
in microwave bands. Fast scan Rx, monitor receiver in communication bands have been configured for
detection of conventional frequency hopping signals.
Himraj
The role of the Himraj is to intercept, monitor, analyse, and locate adversary’s radar transmission
in 70 MHz to 40 GHz band. DRDO is responsible for the system design, development of critical subsystems,
and realisation of a truncated reference version of the engineered system for Ground Base
Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), which are being pursued towards production at BEL. The entire
system configuration has been finalised and realisation of engineered system is in progres
Air Bursting Grenades for Individual Weapons
High Explosives Filling tools for stemming booster have been designed and fabricated. Fifteen nos.
of stemming cups werefill d with RDX Gr-I and used for proving explosive train.Filling tools for main
charge have been designed and fabricated. Ten nos. of grenades bodies werefilled with RDX/Wax
(95/5) composition and statically evaluated for fragmentation effect.
Integrated Development of Advanced Explosive Compositions for Multiple Applications
Process parameters for shock-insensitive formulation NTO/TNT (60/40) using bimodal SphericalNTO
have been established. VOD, shock, impact and friction sensitivity of the formulation were
determined. Process parameters for formulation FOX-7/TNT (60/40) using trimodal FOX-7 have been
established. VOD, impact sensitivity and friction sensitivity of the formulation were determined and 22
characterised for its thermal decomposition behaviour. NTO-based composition (RDX/NTO/HTPB:
60/22/18) was prepared and characterized and compared to RDX/HTPB (82/18)-based composition.
Composition (HMX/HTPB: 78/22) was prepared and characterised.
Mini UAV with SAR payload
A 6 kg all-electric UAV was test flown successfully up to a range of 15 km with
integration of cost-effective auto pilot. Altitude ceiling achieved is 10000 feet in 15 min. Endurance of
flight is 60 min (flexible with battery capacity). A mini launcher capable of launching UAVs up to 10 kg
has been successfully designed and developed. Collaborative mission was planned with DIAT, Pune,
for flight testing micro SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) project. A 6 kg UAV with integration of CAIPEEX
equipment for measurement of atmospheric conditions/parameters has been successfully flown
Fully integrated EW Suite for LCA
Advanced EW suite for LCA is under development as a joint development programme between
DRDO and MoD, Israel. The suite is built around state-of-the-art Unified Electronic Warfare System
(UEWS)—An internal EW system consisting of a Unified Receiver Exciter Processor (UREP) with
advanced digital receiver/Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) concepts integrated with Microwave Power Module (MPM)-based transmitter for LCA. The system has been installed in Tejas PV1 aircraft
and Ground Acceptance Test has been completed.
Internal EW System for MiG-29 Aircraft
DRDO has developed state-of-the-art UEWS for MiG-29, consisting of a UREP with advanced
digital receiver/DRFM concepts integrated with Solid State Trans Receive Unit (SSTRU)-based active
array transmitter. This system provides all-round azimuth coverage and high accuracy directional
capability for both reception and jamming. AAU unit has been developed and successfully evaluated in
the establishment.
Dual-Colour Missile Approach Warning System
DARE along with MoD, Israel, is in the process of design and development of Dual-Colour
Missile Approach Warning System (DCMAWS) for Su-30 MKI aircraft. The system will provide
protection to the aircraft from surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The spectral information of
two colours is used to discriminate efficiently between sunlight reflections, background radiation
and the radiation from the missile. The DCMAWS consists of a set of up to six dual-band IR
sensors installed on the platform, which samples the space in accordance with the defined spatial
coverage, and on advanced processors running state-of-the-art algorithms for online defective pixel
identification and image line-of-sight test. Design and development of data processor unit, which is the
heart of the DCMAWS, have been completed successfully.
DR118 advanced RWR for SU-30 MKI
DR118 digital RWR is a state-of-the-art, six-channel digital radar warning receiver for Su-30 MKI. It
is an airborne, tactical EW system that performs the functions of creating situational awareness to the
pilot, about ground-based, airborne or ship-borne emitters present in the scenario. High level system
design has been completed. Algorithms for digital reception have been implemented in firmware and
evaluated.
Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft Project
Central computer hardware for fifth-generation fighter aircraft is under development. Preliminary
design has been finalised and development work for MIPS64, multicore processor-based design for
data processing module, graphics module, and I/O as per VITA46 is in progress. Fibre channel switch
design using FC-AE-ASM protocol is also being developed.
Establishment of Explosive Filling and Pyrotechnics for Submunition Warheads Pinaka PF and Incendiary Warhead
Pinaka PF Module was filled with DENTEX composition (2 nos.) for static evaluation of Pinaka
incendiary warhead. Pinaka RHE warhead (5 nos.) was filled with dummy composition (HES/Al)
Pinaka Submunition Warhead
COM have been assembled on 11 nos. of warheads (4 nos. dual-purpose improvised conventional
munition, 3 nos. soft target munition, 4 nos. anti-tank munition) for dynamic trials. Dynamic trials of
submunition warheads for evaluation of ET fuze were conducted at PXE, Balasore. Evaluation of burn
rate of the propellant in 2 kg BEM (14 nos.) have been carried out.
Monolith Fuel-Air Explosive Bomb of 500 kg Class
All sub-system/system-level qualifications tests have been completed. User demonstration trials
of FAE bomb using single initiator charge for aerosol detonation were conducted. Ground adaption
tests with SU-30 MKI aircraft have been completed and the bomb was found adaptable (electrically
and mechanically) at intended stations (Station nos.1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8). Store separation analysis using
CFD code as per Indian Air Force requirement were carried out and report submitted to RCMA (AA) for
according flight clearance
Air Bursting Grenades for Individual Weapons
High Explosives Filling tools for stemming booster have been designed and fabricated. Fifteen nos.
of stemming cups werefill d with RDX Gr-I and used for proving explosive train.Filling tools for main
charge have been designed and fabricated. Ten nos. of grenades bodies werefilled with RDX/Wax
(95/5) composition and statically evaluated for fragmentation effect.
Dynamic Evaluation of PCB, Thermobaric and FSAPDA Mk-II Ammunition
Trials for evaluation of strength of design of the shells functioning trials as well as consistency and R&D
trials were conducted for Penetration-cum-blast (PCB) and TB ammunitions being developed by ARDE, Pune, for launching from MBT Arjun. Trials were conducted for new design of 120 mm FSAPDS Mk-II ammunition
developed by ARDE to achieve higher penetration of the order 500 mm+ against rolled homogeneous
PCB shell penetrating RCC block armour. Dynamic evaluation of dual-function fuze Ex-M/s Fuches, South Africa, for both the ammunition
has also been conducted and problems in functioning of the fuze set in the impact delay mode has been
pin-pointed.
Penetration-Cum Blast (PCB) and Thermobaric (TB) Ammunition for 120 mm Arjun Tank
120 mm TB Ammunition: Static evaluation, strength of design, charge assessment and temperature
coefficient and dynamic functioning trials completed. Electro-mechanical fuze development trials have
been completed. Phase I trials functioning in impact mode was satisfactory. Prototype testing of ID fuze
(ID Mode) has been conducted.
120 mm PCB Ammunition: Static, dynamic, strength of design and penetration trials were completed.
Charge assessment and temperature coefficient trials were completed. Prototype testing of ID Fuze
(Impact Delay Mode) has also been conducted.
New Family of Munitions
Under this project, seven types of munitions have been designed and developed by DRDO, viz.,
Nipun, Vibhav, Vishal, Parth, Prachand, Ulka and Abha to improve the existing munitions and enhance
its performance. User-assisted technical trials (UATT) for NIPUN have been successfully completed.
Trials with 15 sets of prototypes of Vibhav have been successfully completed. Explosive train trials with
actual fuze components of Vibhav have been successfully completed.
155 mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
The aim of the project is to design and develop state-of-the-art 155m/52 Cal Advanced Towed
Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) for artillery of Indian Army. Detailed system engineering has been
carried out considering advanced features enumerated in draft PSQR. The sub-system level design,
documentation and review of the gun structure, automation and control system have been completed.
Predictive ballistic solutions have been worked out and design and review of all components of ordnance
and recoil system have been completed. Manufacturing contract for gun barrel has been placed. Other
hardware sub-systems are under realisation. Industrial interaction workshop was held for identification
of major potential industries in the nation for efficient manufacture of the gun systems to meet the
system requirements.
Imaging Infra-Red Seeker
High resolution seekers based on 320 × 256 long wave infra-red Focal Plane Array (FPA) and
384×288 medium wave infra-red FPA have been realised. Integration of 128×128 LWIR FPA-based
seekers into PDV missiles for Air Defence Application is in final stages. Captive flight trials have
been conducted for establising the terminal guidance of long-range missiles against fixed targets.
Development of 640 × 512 MWIR FPA-based seeker and a miniature seeker has been initiated.
RF Seeker
MMW Seeker: Configuration for LOAL operation has been completed and proven in HILS. Interfaces
with OBC, INS and Telemetry were successfully established. Flight trial of PGM seeker range and
angle tracking was established in MI-8 helicopter. Seeker is under productionisation for ATL.
MMW seeker
ARSEEK: DSP-based active radar seeker was fully integrated and evaluated successfully.
High Dynamic Range Altimeter: Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radio Altimeter
was successfully test flown in helicopter trials
Project Astra: AGAT seeker was integrated with missile and flight tested in December 2012. Two
seekers were tested successfully with AIR targets. Indigenous development of Ku band seeker to
replace non-ToT modules of AGAT seeker is under progress. ToT from M/s AGAT, Russia to M/s BEL
have been initiated for realisation of Ku-band seeker.
Anti-ship Seeker: Design and development of anti-ship seeker is under progress.
AESA Seeker: TR module class MEMS Phase Shifter integration is under progress.
Warheads for Anti-Ballistic Missiles
A Multi-EFP warhead with two layers of liners has been developed and tested against multi-layer
Simulated Target Missile (STM). The warhead was detonated with Electronic Safety and Arming
Mechanism (ESAM) developed by the Laboratory. The warheads for the following two purposes were
developed by the laboratory:
Warhead for AAD Missile: The warhead based on multi-EFP concept has been selected for use in AAD endoatmospheric
Interceptor missile. This warhead has been successfully developed and tested in flight trials.
Trial setup for performance evaluation of warheads
STM model after trial97
Multi-EFP Warhead for PDV Interceptor Missile: The Multi-EFP warhead designed for PDV missile
is a directional warhead which consists of multiple hemispherical section liners. EBW detonators are
initiated using ESAM designed and developed by TBRL especially for AAD and PDV missiles warheads.
The outer and inner layers of STM model were penetrated by EFPs and fragments generated from
warhead. EFPs after penetrating both the layers penetrated through HES filling
Explosive-Driven Magneto-Hydrodynamic Generator for Directed Energy Weapons
Electromagnetic impulse-based directed energy weapons are non-conventional weapons which
are capable of destroying enemy electronic communication and control without being lethal to lives or
infrastructures. TBRL has designed and developeda current seed source capable of generating 50 kA
seed current and a helical magnetic flux compression generator (FCG) of gain up to 38. This system in
deliverable configuration will be able to generate 1MA current t the output of FCG.
GPS/INS Guidance and Control Kit and Glide Fin Kit for 450 kg HSLD Bomb
Ground mechanical adaptation trials of the kit with Jaguar Darin-II were conducted successfully.
Using avionics and seeker for PG kit for 450 kg High Speed Low Drag (HSLD) aircraft bomb, captive
trials have been successfully completed at ITR. The seeker locked-on and tracked the target during the
captive flight. (so it can be used against moving targets!!!)
Here is a list of some of the major achievements of DRDO till mid 2014........ for more products and images go through the pdf....
Aditya: Vehicle-Mounted High Power Laser Directed Energy System
The system aims to cause structural damage to RPVs/UAVs/DRONEs and disable electro-optical
systems, employing CO2 gas dynamic laser source with required beam control technologies. The
performance parameters of laser generation system have been optimised and laser beam has been
successfully extracted. The damage potential of the laser beam has been evaluated. Integrated
gimbal system and target tracking systems were evaluated and have met mission requirements.
Transportable 1kW Solid-state Laser, Lords, for Ordnance Disposal
A vehicle-mounted prototype solid-state laser ordnance disposal system has been developed and
test evaluated successfully. A successful stand-off disposal of 13 types of ordnances and IEDs in
large numbers was conducted at Ramgarh Range. The field evaluation of the system was carried out
at TBRL in the presence of the Users to dispose ordnances of varying geometries and different kinds.
NBC LIDAR: Mobile NBC Light Detection and Ranging for Detection of Chemical Agents
Scaled-down version of CO2 laser-based differential absorption Light Detection and Ranging
(LIDAR) system has been developed. A high energy Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) system has
been integrated with heavy duty mobile trolley platform and tested for detecting thiodiglycol simulant
clouds using smoke grenades.
Vehicle-mounted Laser Dazzler, Vibhramak, for Crowd Control
Vehicle-mounted laser dazzler has been realised by indigenously developing sub-systems–ARM
processor-based operator console, engineering station, two-axis gimbal system, built-in-test equipment
(BITE), video interface, laser projection system comprising of motororised beam expander and
scanner, power distribution system and powerpack with switched mode charger. These sub-systems
were successfully integrated with transportable platform (Marksman) to realise vehicle-mounted laser
dazzler, which was demonstrated successfully.
DivyaDrishti Signal Intelligence System
DLRL has developed an advanced signal intelligence system ‘DivyaDrishti’ for the Defence Services,
with the aim of interception, monitoring, direction finding, analysis, and recording of airborne-and-ground
based communication signals. The system installation at 25 static stations and at four mobile stations 46
has been completed.All the stations are integrated over a secure satellite communication network. The
complete integrated system has been made operational and is under user exploitation.
Prototype for Air-Independent Propulsion System of Indian Submarine
This is a land-based prototype for fuel cell Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) for submarines. It aims
to package the AIP plant sub-systems, reactant tanks, and waste tanks inside the simulated hull section
of the P-75 submarine. To operate the plant safely, conforming to the User requirement, the electrical
performance of the plant housed inside the simulated hull section will be demonstrated. Hydrogen plant
design has been tested to meet P-75 ship motion parameters as per Guide 6327E. Plant was erected
and successfully commissioned with necessary quality. It has been successfully integrated with Pre 105
Production Floor Model (PPFM) and operated with the entire PPFM plant. N-9 (4 mm) fuel cell stack
technology has been developed with nominal capacity of 9 kW to meet the power density required
for the PPFM plant realised through industry. Indigenously developed Liquid Oxygen Tank (LOX) of
32 ton has been installed and integrated with PPFM. Air-cooled EMI/EMC qualified full-scale power
conditioner has been realised and integrated with PPFM.
Notable Achievements in Agni Programme
India’s Intercontinental surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni 5, capable of delivering different 86
warheads with high precision, was successfully launched in a repeat of the spectacular maiden launch
last year. This second launch of long range Agni 5 has been conducted to prove the consistency of
performance of all sub-systems from open rail mobile launcher. First missile ejection test was successfully
conducted from full-scale canister which proved cold launch capability for Agni 5 from actual Road Mobile
Launcher (RML). This test was conducted from facility identified for production of Agni missiles. The test
met all mission requirements. Deliverable missiles have been realised for Agni 1, Agni 2 and Agni 3 as
per Services requirements. Flight trials have been conducted successfully for Agni 1, Agni 2, Agni 3, Agni
5 and MET (MA5-01). (what is it??!!!!!)
Propulsion Systems
Preliminary design has been completed for Stage-1 Composite (S1C) motor, propulsion systems
of all stages for A1P, Agni 4 (Mk-II), etc. Single gas generator has been tested for Agni 5 canister
launch application and launch dynamic model has been validated. Some new technologies, viz., thrust
termination, steam gas generator, etc., in the areas of propulsion, are now being taken up by the
laboratory.
Progress on Composites
Large monolithic SiC motors were designed and realized for future projects to reduce the missile
weight. Acceptance testing is under progress. Grid-stiffened air frame structures for Agni class of missiles
have been designed and realised for future missiles. Composite rocket motor has been fabricated using
high-strength resin system and demonstrated factor of safety by conducting burst test. Composite
canister realisation is under progress for Agni 5 with facilities created within ASL. After qualification
testing of indigenous composite canister for PJ-10, two missile launches were successful with this
canister. Qualifications testing of F1 section and radome for PJ-10 have been successfully conducted.
Canister for Agni 4 has been designed with composite and metal. A fully automated inspection system
based on air-coupled ultrasonic technique for Agni 5 canister is being developed.
New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile
New generation anti-radiation missile (NGARM) is an air-launched missile designed for destroying
a variety of radar targets on the ground. It is planned to have an interception range of 15-100 km and
launch altitudes of 100 m to 15 km from Su-30 MKI aircraft. NGARM will home onto and destroy the
radar emitters without any input from the aircraft. The guidance is primarily based on the radar emission
received by the onboard passive homing guidance. It has the capability to discriminate the target of
interest among a number of emitters available in the field-of-view. The missile has a warhead which can
cause damage to the target radars, triggered by laser proximity fuze. The missile is required to operate
in two modes of operation, namely Lock-on-Before Launch (LOBL) and Lock-on-After Launch (LOAL)
modes. PDR of sub-systems and mission review of the project is complete. Rocket motor fabrication is
in advanced stage. Hardware fabrication and wind tunnel testing has also been initiated.
Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Propulsion Technology
Project Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) was started in May 2013 with the objective of developing
state-of-the-art SFDR propulsion technology, which can operate at varying altitudes and speeds. The
development and demonstration of SFDR propulsion system is a joint venture of DRDO and Russia.
Precision Guided Munitions
Captive flight test was held at Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Lock-on-after-launch algorithms and transfer
alignment have been proved.
Synthetic Aperture Radar for UAV
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is integrated and tested at radar test platform deployed with SOFT
qualified hardware.Opportune targets were detected and tracked up to 40 km range in GMTITWS
mode. SAR concept has been successfully proven using Rail SAR methodology using corner reflectors
as targets. Design and fabrication of lightweight version of antenna, digital unitand antenna stabilisation
unit have been completed for UAV.
MPR Arudhra 4D AESA radar
Prototype of medium power radar, Arudhra, has been developed and demonstrated to the User,
i.e., IAF at Kasauli. Antenna pressurisation system, pedestal assembly and power system of the main
radar have qualified EMI/EMC tests
Uttam AESA radar for LCA
DRDO has taken up the development of flight control radar for fighter aircraft with 100 km range
and multimode operation. Realisation and calibration of prototype Active Aperture Array Antenna Unit
(AAAU) has been completed with indigenous TR modules. Airworthy radar processor and exciterreceiver
have been realised and tested on a high rise platform in Mechanical Scanned Array (MSA)
configuration for validation of various algorithms and waveforms of the fire control radar. Software
development for air-air sub-modes has been carried out.
Launchers for Missile Systems
DRDO has developed launchers for various missile systems, viz., MRSAM, Nirbhay, AAD, Prahaar
and Akash. MRSAM missile launch system enables transportation, emplacement, erection, activation
and launch of eight MRSAM canisterised missile (CMs) from a vertical firing position in single as well
as ripple modes. Successful development and realisation of prototype has been completed for Nirbhay
and AAD launchers. Flight trials have also been conducted successfully for both the launchers. The
Akash Air Force launcher is a trailer-mounted launcher system carrying three articles. Production order
for 32 launchers has been completed and handed over. Four first-off production models of Akash
Army launcher have been completed and handed over. The successful launch of Agni 5 missile on 25
September 2013 has been achieved using the Ground Support System. The same launcher has been
used to launch Agni 3 missile also.
Transporter-cum-Tilting Vehicle for Agni Missiles
Agni 3: A long-range transporter has been realised. 70 ton Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) semi-trailerfabrication
and design for wire rope-based vibration isolation frame is complete. Stage-II (S2) and
Stage 3C (S3C) rocket motor transporter is under realisation. 20 ton GVW air suspension in semi-trailer
is under fabrication and vibration isolation frames for S2 and S3C motor design are in progress.
Agni 4: Two launchers have been realised. One launcher was handed over to Users after refurbishment
and training. Design for new Transporter-cum-Tilting (TCT) vehicles has been completed. Design
of canister-based launching is complete. Design has been finalised for transporter for Agni 4 article
with article integration device. Design of heavy recovery vehicle is also complete. Table top demo is
complete and sensor system is under testing for integrated NBC sensor system.
Advance Jammer Technologies, Sarwagna
A highly advanced compact 100 W continuous wave (CW)/pulsed broadband microwave power
module (MPM) with high pulse repetition frequency (PRF) and very low throughput delay has been 78
developed for Naval EW system. A LSP of 20 MPMs has been completed with M/s BEL, Bengaluru.
The MPMs have been qualified for electrical and ESS tests and later delivered to DLRL, Hyderabad. All
the MPMs have been tested again at DLRL and then successfully integrated with the system.
New ESM Systems
Varuna is a modern ESM system capable of interception, detection, classification,
and identification of pulsed, Continuous Wave (CW), Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)
agile, frequency agile radars including Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) radars over wide
frequency bands. The engineered model has been installed onboard a Naval platform and
Varuna engineering model onboard INS Khanjar
is under rigorous user trials after its successful sea acceptance. The system has been awarded ‘Best
EW Proficiency’ award during Fleet Evening 2013. Production order by Indian Navy for 18 Varuna is in
process.
Samudrika
DRDO has undertaken indigenous development of a family of seven EW systems customised for
different platforms as per Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR). Navy has given commitment for
further production and induction of these systems. PDR for all the seven systems has been completed.
System installation feasibility studies and RF mapping on identified platforms have been carried out.
Configurations of all systems have been finalised and sub-systems development is in progres
Girishakti
Indian Army is in the process of procurement of integrated EW system for mountainous terrain
(Himshakti) under the category ‘Buy Indian (BEL) with DRDO Technologies’. Development of target
tracking system for Jammer Interceptor Mobile (JIM) station has been completed. Development of
COM entity software is in progress. Core system technology modules incorporating homodyne Rx,
Quad Superhet Rx, Digital Rx in radar segment have been integrated for demonstration of performance
in microwave bands. Fast scan Rx, monitor receiver in communication bands have been configured for
detection of conventional frequency hopping signals.
Himraj
The role of the Himraj is to intercept, monitor, analyse, and locate adversary’s radar transmission
in 70 MHz to 40 GHz band. DRDO is responsible for the system design, development of critical subsystems,
and realisation of a truncated reference version of the engineered system for Ground Base
Mobile ELINT System (GBMES), which are being pursued towards production at BEL. The entire
system configuration has been finalised and realisation of engineered system is in progres
Air Bursting Grenades for Individual Weapons
High Explosives Filling tools for stemming booster have been designed and fabricated. Fifteen nos.
of stemming cups werefill d with RDX Gr-I and used for proving explosive train.Filling tools for main
charge have been designed and fabricated. Ten nos. of grenades bodies werefilled with RDX/Wax
(95/5) composition and statically evaluated for fragmentation effect.
Integrated Development of Advanced Explosive Compositions for Multiple Applications
Process parameters for shock-insensitive formulation NTO/TNT (60/40) using bimodal SphericalNTO
have been established. VOD, shock, impact and friction sensitivity of the formulation were
determined. Process parameters for formulation FOX-7/TNT (60/40) using trimodal FOX-7 have been
established. VOD, impact sensitivity and friction sensitivity of the formulation were determined and 22
characterised for its thermal decomposition behaviour. NTO-based composition (RDX/NTO/HTPB:
60/22/18) was prepared and characterized and compared to RDX/HTPB (82/18)-based composition.
Composition (HMX/HTPB: 78/22) was prepared and characterised.
Mini UAV with SAR payload
A 6 kg all-electric UAV was test flown successfully up to a range of 15 km with
integration of cost-effective auto pilot. Altitude ceiling achieved is 10000 feet in 15 min. Endurance of
flight is 60 min (flexible with battery capacity). A mini launcher capable of launching UAVs up to 10 kg
has been successfully designed and developed. Collaborative mission was planned with DIAT, Pune,
for flight testing micro SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) project. A 6 kg UAV with integration of CAIPEEX
equipment for measurement of atmospheric conditions/parameters has been successfully flown
Fully integrated EW Suite for LCA
Advanced EW suite for LCA is under development as a joint development programme between
DRDO and MoD, Israel. The suite is built around state-of-the-art Unified Electronic Warfare System
(UEWS)—An internal EW system consisting of a Unified Receiver Exciter Processor (UREP) with
advanced digital receiver/Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) concepts integrated with Microwave Power Module (MPM)-based transmitter for LCA. The system has been installed in Tejas PV1 aircraft
and Ground Acceptance Test has been completed.
Internal EW System for MiG-29 Aircraft
DRDO has developed state-of-the-art UEWS for MiG-29, consisting of a UREP with advanced
digital receiver/DRFM concepts integrated with Solid State Trans Receive Unit (SSTRU)-based active
array transmitter. This system provides all-round azimuth coverage and high accuracy directional
capability for both reception and jamming. AAU unit has been developed and successfully evaluated in
the establishment.
Dual-Colour Missile Approach Warning System
DARE along with MoD, Israel, is in the process of design and development of Dual-Colour
Missile Approach Warning System (DCMAWS) for Su-30 MKI aircraft. The system will provide
protection to the aircraft from surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The spectral information of
two colours is used to discriminate efficiently between sunlight reflections, background radiation
and the radiation from the missile. The DCMAWS consists of a set of up to six dual-band IR
sensors installed on the platform, which samples the space in accordance with the defined spatial
coverage, and on advanced processors running state-of-the-art algorithms for online defective pixel
identification and image line-of-sight test. Design and development of data processor unit, which is the
heart of the DCMAWS, have been completed successfully.
DR118 advanced RWR for SU-30 MKI
DR118 digital RWR is a state-of-the-art, six-channel digital radar warning receiver for Su-30 MKI. It
is an airborne, tactical EW system that performs the functions of creating situational awareness to the
pilot, about ground-based, airborne or ship-borne emitters present in the scenario. High level system
design has been completed. Algorithms for digital reception have been implemented in firmware and
evaluated.
Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft Project
Central computer hardware for fifth-generation fighter aircraft is under development. Preliminary
design has been finalised and development work for MIPS64, multicore processor-based design for
data processing module, graphics module, and I/O as per VITA46 is in progress. Fibre channel switch
design using FC-AE-ASM protocol is also being developed.
Establishment of Explosive Filling and Pyrotechnics for Submunition Warheads Pinaka PF and Incendiary Warhead
Pinaka PF Module was filled with DENTEX composition (2 nos.) for static evaluation of Pinaka
incendiary warhead. Pinaka RHE warhead (5 nos.) was filled with dummy composition (HES/Al)
Pinaka Submunition Warhead
COM have been assembled on 11 nos. of warheads (4 nos. dual-purpose improvised conventional
munition, 3 nos. soft target munition, 4 nos. anti-tank munition) for dynamic trials. Dynamic trials of
submunition warheads for evaluation of ET fuze were conducted at PXE, Balasore. Evaluation of burn
rate of the propellant in 2 kg BEM (14 nos.) have been carried out.
Monolith Fuel-Air Explosive Bomb of 500 kg Class
All sub-system/system-level qualifications tests have been completed. User demonstration trials
of FAE bomb using single initiator charge for aerosol detonation were conducted. Ground adaption
tests with SU-30 MKI aircraft have been completed and the bomb was found adaptable (electrically
and mechanically) at intended stations (Station nos.1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8). Store separation analysis using
CFD code as per Indian Air Force requirement were carried out and report submitted to RCMA (AA) for
according flight clearance
Air Bursting Grenades for Individual Weapons
High Explosives Filling tools for stemming booster have been designed and fabricated. Fifteen nos.
of stemming cups werefill d with RDX Gr-I and used for proving explosive train.Filling tools for main
charge have been designed and fabricated. Ten nos. of grenades bodies werefilled with RDX/Wax
(95/5) composition and statically evaluated for fragmentation effect.
Dynamic Evaluation of PCB, Thermobaric and FSAPDA Mk-II Ammunition
Trials for evaluation of strength of design of the shells functioning trials as well as consistency and R&D
trials were conducted for Penetration-cum-blast (PCB) and TB ammunitions being developed by ARDE, Pune, for launching from MBT Arjun. Trials were conducted for new design of 120 mm FSAPDS Mk-II ammunition
developed by ARDE to achieve higher penetration of the order 500 mm+ against rolled homogeneous
PCB shell penetrating RCC block armour. Dynamic evaluation of dual-function fuze Ex-M/s Fuches, South Africa, for both the ammunition
has also been conducted and problems in functioning of the fuze set in the impact delay mode has been
pin-pointed.
Penetration-Cum Blast (PCB) and Thermobaric (TB) Ammunition for 120 mm Arjun Tank
120 mm TB Ammunition: Static evaluation, strength of design, charge assessment and temperature
coefficient and dynamic functioning trials completed. Electro-mechanical fuze development trials have
been completed. Phase I trials functioning in impact mode was satisfactory. Prototype testing of ID fuze
(ID Mode) has been conducted.
120 mm PCB Ammunition: Static, dynamic, strength of design and penetration trials were completed.
Charge assessment and temperature coefficient trials were completed. Prototype testing of ID Fuze
(Impact Delay Mode) has also been conducted.
New Family of Munitions
Under this project, seven types of munitions have been designed and developed by DRDO, viz.,
Nipun, Vibhav, Vishal, Parth, Prachand, Ulka and Abha to improve the existing munitions and enhance
its performance. User-assisted technical trials (UATT) for NIPUN have been successfully completed.
Trials with 15 sets of prototypes of Vibhav have been successfully completed. Explosive train trials with
actual fuze components of Vibhav have been successfully completed.
155 mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
The aim of the project is to design and develop state-of-the-art 155m/52 Cal Advanced Towed
Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) for artillery of Indian Army. Detailed system engineering has been
carried out considering advanced features enumerated in draft PSQR. The sub-system level design,
documentation and review of the gun structure, automation and control system have been completed.
Predictive ballistic solutions have been worked out and design and review of all components of ordnance
and recoil system have been completed. Manufacturing contract for gun barrel has been placed. Other
hardware sub-systems are under realisation. Industrial interaction workshop was held for identification
of major potential industries in the nation for efficient manufacture of the gun systems to meet the
system requirements.
Imaging Infra-Red Seeker
High resolution seekers based on 320 × 256 long wave infra-red Focal Plane Array (FPA) and
384×288 medium wave infra-red FPA have been realised. Integration of 128×128 LWIR FPA-based
seekers into PDV missiles for Air Defence Application is in final stages. Captive flight trials have
been conducted for establising the terminal guidance of long-range missiles against fixed targets.
Development of 640 × 512 MWIR FPA-based seeker and a miniature seeker has been initiated.
RF Seeker
MMW Seeker: Configuration for LOAL operation has been completed and proven in HILS. Interfaces
with OBC, INS and Telemetry were successfully established. Flight trial of PGM seeker range and
angle tracking was established in MI-8 helicopter. Seeker is under productionisation for ATL.
MMW seeker
ARSEEK: DSP-based active radar seeker was fully integrated and evaluated successfully.
High Dynamic Range Altimeter: Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Radio Altimeter
was successfully test flown in helicopter trials
Project Astra: AGAT seeker was integrated with missile and flight tested in December 2012. Two
seekers were tested successfully with AIR targets. Indigenous development of Ku band seeker to
replace non-ToT modules of AGAT seeker is under progress. ToT from M/s AGAT, Russia to M/s BEL
have been initiated for realisation of Ku-band seeker.
Anti-ship Seeker: Design and development of anti-ship seeker is under progress.
AESA Seeker: TR module class MEMS Phase Shifter integration is under progress.
Warheads for Anti-Ballistic Missiles
A Multi-EFP warhead with two layers of liners has been developed and tested against multi-layer
Simulated Target Missile (STM). The warhead was detonated with Electronic Safety and Arming
Mechanism (ESAM) developed by the Laboratory. The warheads for the following two purposes were
developed by the laboratory:
Warhead for AAD Missile: The warhead based on multi-EFP concept has been selected for use in AAD endoatmospheric
Interceptor missile. This warhead has been successfully developed and tested in flight trials.
Trial setup for performance evaluation of warheads
STM model after trial97
Multi-EFP Warhead for PDV Interceptor Missile: The Multi-EFP warhead designed for PDV missile
is a directional warhead which consists of multiple hemispherical section liners. EBW detonators are
initiated using ESAM designed and developed by TBRL especially for AAD and PDV missiles warheads.
The outer and inner layers of STM model were penetrated by EFPs and fragments generated from
warhead. EFPs after penetrating both the layers penetrated through HES filling
Explosive-Driven Magneto-Hydrodynamic Generator for Directed Energy Weapons
Electromagnetic impulse-based directed energy weapons are non-conventional weapons which
are capable of destroying enemy electronic communication and control without being lethal to lives or
infrastructures. TBRL has designed and developeda current seed source capable of generating 50 kA
seed current and a helical magnetic flux compression generator (FCG) of gain up to 38. This system in
deliverable configuration will be able to generate 1MA current t the output of FCG.
GPS/INS Guidance and Control Kit and Glide Fin Kit for 450 kg HSLD Bomb
Ground mechanical adaptation trials of the kit with Jaguar Darin-II were conducted successfully.
Using avionics and seeker for PG kit for 450 kg High Speed Low Drag (HSLD) aircraft bomb, captive
trials have been successfully completed at ITR. The seeker locked-on and tracked the target during the
captive flight. (so it can be used against moving targets!!!)
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Here I have posted only about new and those products have made significant progresses. In the pdf there are lots more which are inducted.... see 'Notable achievements' section. 
