Made in India military weapons and support systems

[Hindustani78]

The Secretary, Defence (R&D) & Chairman, DRDO, Dr. S Christopher and the Director, IIT Delhi, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao signed an MoU to establish a ‘Joint Advanced Technology Centre’ (JATC), in New Delhi on November 04, 2016.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
08-November, 2016 14:29 IST
MoS for Defence Dr Subhash Bhamre inaugurates 58th conference of IMTA

The Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre has said that stress-related manifestations in soldiers are on the rise and has expressed the need to take adequate steps to counter them. He said with rapid pace in technological advancement and information warfare gaining in strength day-by-day, these factors are taking a heavy toll on the human element. Dr. Bhamre was inaugurating the 58th Conference of International Military Testing Association (IMTA) organised by Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a Delhi based laboratory of DRDO, here today. Dr. Bhamre stated that insurgencies, terrorism and fundamentalism are the threats that an Indian soldier faces within the country and handling adversaries from within are a big hurdle. He opined that to select, train and sustain the military in such a hostile environment needs good selection, training and nurturance.

The Minister said that an event such as this conference would provide an excellent platform for all delegates to share the unique challenges that soldiers face in their respective countries and the novel methods based on scientific principles that have been evolved to mitigate those problems.

Appreciating the theme of the 4-day conference ‘Psychological Assessment: Shaping the future Soldier’ the Minister said that the shaping could take place by optimizing the soldier’s performance. He called upon the delegates that their vision statement should be “Soldier preparedness and well-being of the soldier” for mental and physical well-being of the soldier.

Complimenting the DIPR, Dr. Bhamre said the assessment system, methodologies, techniques and tests developed by the Institute are being used by 20 Services Selection Boards spread over the country. He further stated that it is a matter of pride that India’s Armed Forces, which are the world’s third largest are scrutinized through tests developed by DIPR.

Over 127 delegates from 21 countries including hosts India are participating in the conference. Secretary R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. S Christopher and Chair of the IMTA and Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis (DGMPRA) of the Canadian Department of National Defence, Ms Susan Truscott also spoke on the occasion.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre receiving a memento from the Secretary R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr. S. Christopher, at the 58th Conference of International Military Testing Association (IMTA), organised by the Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a Delhi based laboratory of DRDO, in New Delhi on November 08, 2016.

The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash Ramrao Bhamre interacting with the media after inaugurating the 58th Conference of International Military Testing Association (IMTA), organised by the Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), a Delhi based laboratory of DRDO, in New Delhi on November 08, 2016. The Director, DIPR, Dr. K Ramachandran, the Secretary R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr. S. Christopher and the Director General (Life Sciences), DRDO, Dr. Shashi Bala Singh is also seen.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

 

[debspark90]

Yes Tonbo has made some seriously nice products. But our Army doesn't seem to take any note if this or maybe isn't interested. They are still using the bulky head mounted NVDs and old gen thermals optics.

 

[Surya 1]

With such a dedicated management, I wish Bharat Forge will rise as the biggest artillery manufacturer in India. They are very dedicated in MII and defence R&D, and therefore the most ideal candidate as the Strategic Partner of MoD for Ammunition and Artillery.

Good Day all!

They wants to be among top 3 artilary producers in next 10 years.

 

[AMCA]

Thats so cool

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
25-November, 2016 16:40 IST
Centre of Excellence in Defence Sector

There are nine Centres of Excellence (CoE) functioning under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Details are given below:

• DRDO Bhartihar University (DRDO-BU) Centre of Excellence, Coimbatore.

• Advanced Centre for Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM), University of Hyderabad.

• Centre of Excellence in Cryptology, ISI Kolkata.

• Centre of Millimeter Wave Semiconductor Devices and System, University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

• Advanced Centre for Excellence on Composite Materials, National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), Bengaluru.

• Research and Innovation Centre (RIC), Chennai.

• Centre of Propulsion Technology (CoPT), IIT- Bombay.

• Jagdish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology (JCBCAT), Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

• Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC), IIT- Delhi.

At present, there is no proposal to set up new Centre of Excellence by DRDO. Out of nine Centres of Excellence, six were established more than three years ago. Whereas, the following three Centres of Excellence have been established during 2016. Details of funds allocated to these three Centres during 2016-17 are given below:

• Centre of Propulsion Technology (CoPT), IIT- Bombay. Established in June 2016. Rs. 10.70 Cr has been allocated during 2016-17.

• Jagdish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology (JCBCAT), Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Established in June 2016. Rs. 19.20 Cr has been allocated during 2016-17.

• Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC), IIT- Delhi. Established in Oct 2016. Rs. 81.10 Cr has been allocated during 2016-17.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Smt Poonam Mahajan in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
25-November, 2016 16:42 IST
Joint Advanced Technology Centre

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on 04th November 2016 to establish ‘Joint Advanced Technology Centre’ (JATC). The aims and objectives of JATC are as under:



Aim: To facilitate and undertake directed basic and applied research in the focused areas of DRDO for defence and security needs, and emerge as a world-class Centre of Excellence.



Objectives: To undertake and facilitate multidisciplinary directed basic and applied research in the identified research verticals:

· Advanced Ballistics, Special Structures, and Protection Technologies;

· Advanced Electromagnetic Devices and Terahertz Technologies;

· Brain Computer Interface and Brain Machine Intelligence;

· Photonic Technologies, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics,

· Smart and Intelligent Textile Technologies


To collaborate with the academic researchers & faculties at IIT Delhi and other institutes in the country, industries and DRDO laboratories for creating new knowledge and translating them into cutting-edge technologies for defence.


Major Terms and Conditions of MoU are as under:

· IIT Delhi shall provide necessary space to DRDO within the Research Park of IIT Delhi.

· A lease agreement between DRDO and IIT Delhi for a period of 25 years will be executed. This would be extendable beyond 25 years on mutually agreed terms.

· DRDO will provide one-time financial support of Rs 45 Cr to IIT Delhi for civil construction and infrastructure to set up the JATC.

· Technical facilities for JATC and their maintenance will be supported by DRDO through projects and technical activities. These assets will be the property of DRDO.

· For initial five years, DRDO will provide grants to JATC in meeting its administrative and technical operational needs.

· DRDO will also extend its test ranges, test and evaluation facilities, wherever required, in support of directed research at JATC.

· IIT Delhi along with DRDO will be jointly responsible for the operations and performance of JATC in meeting its set objectives and vision.


Likely Expenditure to be incurred for JATC: The government has sanctioned Rs.284.16 Cr for its civil construction, infrastructure, research projects and running cost for initial five years.


JATC was sanctioned in October 2016. The Centre is likely to start functioning by 31st March 2017. DRDO has taken initiative to undertake and promote directed research in advanced technology areas in academic ambience.


Centres of Advanced Technologies have been established in premier institutes in the country, like IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi and Jadavpur University. Advanced technologies in identified thrust areas evolving through Centres shall be utilized in the development of futuristic defence systems.


This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri SR Vijayakumar and others in Lok Sabha today.


NAMPI/RAJ

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
25-November, 2016 16:47 IST
Projects of DRDO

There are 13 major Mission Mode (MM) projects of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) : Phase-II

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Dec 2008

Current - Dec 2015 (Under revision)


Reasons for Delay

o Technological challenges/ Embargoes

o Flight test program restrictions


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Naval Light Combat Aircraft

(LCA Navy : Phase-I)

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Mar 2010

Current - Dec 2014 (Under revision)


Reasons for Delay

o Due to co-dependence of basic infrastructure in Air Force and Naval versions

o Un-anticipated complexities faced in structural design


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Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) ‘Rustom-II’ and Development of Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) at Chitradurga

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Aug 2016

Current - Feb 2017


Reasons for Delay

o Design modifications/iterations in sub-systems which led to development delays

o Delay in availability of certified LRUs and associated software

o Export denial of critical items and delay in procurement of imported payloads

o Delay in completion of ATR facility at Chitradurga


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155 mm/52 Caliber Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Sep 2015

Current - Mar 2017


Reasons for Delay

o Delay in realization of ordnance and recoil system

o Delays in placing supply orders due to procedural issues for manufacturing of sub-systems.

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Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C)

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Apr 2011

Current - Jun 2017



Reasons for Delay

o Delay in finalizing operational requirements & platforms including additional requirements by IAF

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D-Jag System (Internal RWJ System for Jaguar DARIN III Upgrade Aircraft)

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Jun 2015

Current - Dec 2016

Reasons for Delay

o Critical changes in main systems

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[Sliver]

the lumbering Indian Elephant at work. I appreciate the efforts to create an Indigenous MIC. but the delays are almost a constant now. there doesnt seem to be any improvement in Project Management or learning from past mistakes (From an outsiders perspective).

 

[Hindustani78]

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EW Systems for Capital Ships, Aircrafts & Helicopter of Indian Navy titled as ‘Samudrika’


Probable Date of Completion

Original - Jan 2016

Current - Jul 2017

Reasons for Delay

o Change in scope of ship-borne segment of the programme to include UETs and EA coverage from 180o to 360o for Project ‘Shakti’.



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Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM)

Probable Date of Completion

Original - May 2011

Current - Dec 2017

Reasons for Delay

o Mid-way major upward revision of performance requirements by IAI (Design Authority)

Reasons for Delay
o Number of new technologies developed first time

o Number of technical iterations required to establish Transmit-Receive Module technologies for Radar.

o Design challenges in development of sub-systems by DRDO and foreign partner.

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Air to Air Missile System: Astra

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Sep 2012

Current - Dec 2016

o Technology/ design challenges

o Delay in availability of critical components


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Kaveri Engine for LCA

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Dec 1996

Current - Dec 2009 (Under revision)

Reasons for Delay

o Development effort was underestimated, due to lack of experience

o Kaveri Core (Kabini) Engine development was initially not envisaged but added later based on experience of other engine houses

o Flying test bed trials was added as an additional project milestone as recommended by IAF and CEMILAC

o Lack of infrastructure for engine & component/ system level testing in India

o 1998 US Sanctions: Delay in delivery of critical components & systems

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Advanced Light Weight Torpedo

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Aug 2013

Current - Dec 2017


Reasons for Delay

o Indigenization development of 120 kW warshot battery has taken time by the development agency HBL, Hyderabad.

o Non availability of testing platform.

o Restriction in time slots for sea trials.

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Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM)

Probable Date of Completion

Original - Sep 2016

Current - Mar 2017


Reasons for Delay

o During the development stage, systems/sub-systems has undergone multiple iterations during design, development and hardware realization.

o Changes in system configuration.

o Three verification flight trials included (not originally in the scope).

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Government has not constituted any Commission for the same, however, DRDO has already undertaken the following steps to complete ongoing projects on-time.

· Consortium approach is being used for design, development and fabrication of critical components.

· Three-tier project monitoring approach has been instituted.

· Project Monitoring Review Committee (PMRC) and Project Appraisal and Review Committee (PARC) meetings are held regularly to monitor the progress of ongoing projects.

· Concurrent engineering approach has been adopted in technology intensive projects to minimize time-lag between development and productionisation of the systems.

· Information Technology and modern management techniques are being applied.

· Encouraging joint funding by users to ensure their commitment towards earliest completion.

· Organisational re-structuring:

o Decentralization of authority and responsibility with Director Generals (DGs) of Technology Clusters and Directors of laboratories/ establishments

o High empowerment and accountability

· Involvement of Services & Production Partners during development process and reviews – to know their views in advance including finalisation of GSQRs.


This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri MK Raghavan in Lok Sabha today.

the lumbering Indian Elephant at work. I appreciate the efforts to create an Indigenous MIC. but the delays are almost a constant now. there doesnt seem to be any improvement in Project Management or learning from past mistakes (From an outsiders perspective).

These are actual acheivements done by the Indian Scientists of DRDO and even many more equipments has been produced by DRDO.


Significant achievements of DRDO:


Some of the major products/systems developed by DRDO and accepted/inducted by Armed Forces are:

Platforms:

· Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’

· Remotely Piloted Vehicle ‘Nishant’

· Pilotless Target Aircraft ‘Lakshya-I’

· Main Battle Tank ‘Arjun Mk-I’

· Armoured Amphibious Dozer Mk-I

· Armoured Engineer Recce Vehicle

· NBC Recce Vehicle

· Bridging Systems ‘Sarvatra’


Sensors:

· Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C)

· Integrated Sonar System for EKM Submarine.

· Hull Mounted Sonar.

· Short Range Battle Field Surveillance Radar

· Weapon Locating Radar ‘Swathi’

· 3D Low Level Light Weight Radar ‘Aslesha’ Mk-I

· 3D Surveillance Radar ‘Revathi’

· Electronic Warfare System for Navy ‘Sangraha’

· Electronic Warfare System for Army ‘Samyukta’

· Electronic Warfare System ‘Divya Drishti’

· Electronic Support Measure ‘Varuna’

· Commander’s Thermal Imager Mk-II for T-72, T-90 and BMP tanks

· Holographic Sights for Small Weapons


Weapon Systems:

· Akash Weapon System

· Prithvi Missile for Army and Air Force

· Supersonic Cruise Missile ‘BrahMos’

· Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System ‘Pinaka’ Mk-I

· Torpedo Advanced Light

· Heavy Weight Ship Launched Torpedo ‘Varunastra’

Soldier Support Systems:

· Computerised Pilot Selection System for Indian Air Force

· Telemedicine System for Navy

· Submarine Escape Suit

· Flame Retardant Gloves

· NBC products

 

[jha]

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[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
29-November, 2016 15:23 IST
Self Sufficiency in Defence Manufacturing

The requirements of defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces are met through both indigenous production and imports. During the last two financial years (2014-15 and 2015-16), 108 contracts with total value of Rs.1,12,736.81 crore have been signed for capital procurement of defence equipment, out of which 73 contracts involving a value of Rs.72,303.34 crore were signed with Indian vendors. During 2014-15 and 2015-16, the Defence Acquisition Council has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AON) to 114 capital procurement cases involving an estimated cost of Rs.2,25,022 crore of which 85 cases involving Rs.1,60,362 crore are under the ‘Buy (Indian)’, ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ and ‘Buy & Make’ categories.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), an R&D Wing of Ministry of Defence, is primarily involved in design and development of strategic, complex and security sensitive systems in the fields of armaments, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, radars, electronic warfare systems, sonars, combat vehicles, combat aircraft, sensors, etc., for the Armed Forces as per their specific Qualitative Requirements. DRDO also interacts with private companies and academia right from inception of the projects. Most of the DRDO developed technologies / systems are equivalent to or better than their counterparts worldwide.

In so far as the self-sufficiency in Defence is concerned, various indigenously designed and developed weapon platforms, viz, Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Akash Missile Systems, Multi Barrel Rocket System – Pinaka, MBT Arjun Tanks, Sonars, etc., have been successfully inducted into the Services.

Government has launched the Technology Development Fund, accorded highest preference to ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category of acquisition, and completely revised the ‘Make’ procedure in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2016 (DPP) in order to promote indigenous design, development and manufacturing through Indian defence industry. Apart from these, the Government has taken steps for liberalisation of the FDI policy & Industrial Licensing policy, simplification of export procedures, creating level playing field for Indian private and public sector companies and streamlining of offset guidelines, which are likely to result in greater impetus to defence research and innovation, and thus lead to self-sufficiency in defence in the country.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Smt Rajani Patil in Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Defence
29-November, 2016 15:23 IST
Embraer Deal

Embraer Deal was to purchase three modified aircrafts from M/s Embraer, Brazil for installation of DRDO developed mission system to develop indigenous Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) System.

There were media reports on alleged involvement of Agents in the deal. Therefore, DRDO asked for clarification from Embraer based on the media reports. Embraer, in their reply, admitted that they have entered into an Agreement with an Agency towards the Contract and that a sum of $5.76 Million was paid to the Agency. The same has been submitted to CBI for investigation.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri CM Ramesh in Rajya Sabha today.

DM/NAMPI/RAJ

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence02-December, 2016 14:24 IST
DRDO laboratories

Details of laboratories / establishments / units functioning under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) alongwith their areas of research and locations are given below:



Sl. No.- Laboratories/Establishments/Units -Location - Area of Research


Cluster Laboratories/Establishments

1 .Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG)-Hyderabad-Computational System

2 . Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) - Hyderabad - Missiles & Strategic Systems

3 .Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE)-Agra-Parachutes & Aerial Systems

4 .Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)-Bengaluru-Aeronautics

5 .Armaments Research & Development Establishment (ARDE)-Pune-Armaments

6 .Centre for Air Borne System (CABS)-Bengaluru-Air-Borne Systems

7 .Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR)-Bengaluru-Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

8 . Centre for Fire, Explosives & Environment Safety (CFEES)- Delhi - Explosives

9 .Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS)-Hyderabad-High Energy Weapons

10. Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE)-Chennai-Combat Vehicles

11. Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE)-Bengaluru-Avionics

12.Defence Bio-engineering & Electro-medical Laboratory (DEBEL)-Bengaluru-Bio-engineering

13.Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL)-Dehradun-Electronics & Communication Systems

14.Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL)-Mysore-Food Research

15.Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER)-Haldwani-Bio-Energy

16.Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR)-Leh-High Altitude Agro-animal Research

17.Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS)-Delhi-Physiology

18.Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)-Delhi-Psychological Research

19Defence Laboratory (DL)-Jodhpur-Camouflaging and Isotopes

20.Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)-Hyderabad-Electronic Warfare

21.Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE)-Kanpur-Textiles, Polymers & Composites

22.Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory(DMRL)-Hyderabad-Metallurgy

23.Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE)-Gwalior-Chemical & Biological Warfare

24.Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL)-Hyderabad-Missile & Strategic Systems

25.Defence Research Laboratory (DRL)-Tezpur-Health & Hygiene

26.Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL)-Delhi-Terrain Research

27.Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)-Bengaluru-Gas Turbine

28.High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)-Pune-High Energy Materials

29.Institute of Nuclear Medicines & Allied Sciences (INMAS)-Delhi-Nuclear Medicine

30.Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE)-Dehradun-Electronics & Optical Systems

31.Integarted Test Range (ITR)-Balasore-Missile Testing

32.Joint Cypher Bureau (JCB)-Delhi-Cypher Systems

33.Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC)-Delhi-Laser Technology

34.Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE)-Bengaluru-Radars

35.Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC)-Bengaluru-Microwave Devices

36.Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL)-Ambernath-Naval Materials

37.Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL)-Kochi-Sonar Systems

38.Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)-Visakhapatnam-Underwater Weapons

39.Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE)-Balasore-Armament Testing

40.Research Centre Imarat (RCI)-Hyderabad-Missile & Strategic Systems

41.Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) (R&DE[E])-Pune-Engineering Systems & Weapon Platforms

42.Scientific Analysis Group (SAG)-Delhi-Cryptology

43.Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE)-Chandigarh-Snow and Avalanche

44.Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)-Delhi-Solid- State/ Semiconductor Materials

45.Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)-Chandigarh-Ballistics

46.Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE)-Ahmednagar-Wheeled Vehicles


HR Institutions



1. Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM)-Delhi-Talent Management

2 .Institute of Technology Management (ITM)-Mussoorie-Technology Management

3 . Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC)-Delhi-Human Resource


Other Institutions


1 .Advanced Centre for Energetic Materials (ACEM)-Nasik-High Energy Materials

2 .Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS)-Hyderabad-Advanced Systems

3 . Centre for Military Air-worthiness & Certification (CEMILAC)- Bengaluru - Airworthiness & Certification

4 .Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC)-Delhi -Information System and Documentation

5 . DRDO Integration Centre (DIC) - Panagarh - Systems Integration

6 . Institute for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA)-Delhi - Systems Analysis

7 . Mobile Systems Complex (MSC)-Pune-Missile Systems

8 . SF Complex (SFC) - Jagdalpur - Propellant



Centres of Excellence


1 . DRDO Bhartihar University (DRDO-BU), Centre of Excellence-Coimbatore-Life Sciences

2 . Advanced Centre for Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM)- Hyderabad - High Energy Materials

3 . Centre of Excellence in Cryptology - Kolkata - Cryptology

4 . Centre of Millimeter Wave Semiconductor Devices and Systems - Kolkata- Millimeter Wave and Semiconductor

5 .Advanced Centre for Excellence on Composite Materials (ACECM)-Bengaluru-Composite Materials

6 . Research and Innovation Centre (RIC)-Chennai-Sensors & MEMS

7 . Centre of Propulsion Technology (CoPT) - Mumbai - Propulsion Technology

8 . Jagdish Chandra Bose Centre for Advanced Technology (JCBCAT)-Jadavpur-Strategic Systems

9 . Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC)-Delhi - Photonic Technologies, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics



A list of products developed by DRDO during last two years (2014, 2015) and the current year (2016) for defence and civilian use is given below:

Products developed by DRDO for defence and civilian use during last two years and current year:

Ø 120 mm FSAPDS Mk-II Ammunition for MBT Arjun

Ø 120 mm FSAPDS Practice Ammunition for MBT Arjun

Ø 250 Kg Pre-fragmented Bomb

Ø 46m Inflatable Radome

Ø Abhay Sonar

Ø Air Bursting Grenades for Individual Weapons

Ø Akash Weapon System

Ø Anti Torpedo Decoys

Ø Anti-Torpedo Decoy System (Maareech)

Ø Bar Mine Layer

Ø CBRNe Remotely Operated Platforms

Ø Commander’s Non-Panoramic TI Sight for AFVs (T-90, T-72 & BMP-II)

Ø Computerized Pilot Selection System

Ø Dual Colour Missile Approach Warning System for Fighter Aircraft

Ø Electro-Optical Fire Control System for Naval Ships

Ø Electro-Optical Sensors for Airborne Platforms

Ø Enhanced Range Rocket (Pinaka Mk-II)

Ø EW Suite for Fighter Aircraft

Ø Exotic and Indigenous Varieties of Vegetables under Protected Environment

Ø G-band CC-TWT for Weapon Locating Radar

Ø Heavy Drop System - 16T

Ø High Speed Heavy Weight Ship Launched Torpedo (Varunastra)

Ø Hull Mounted Sonar (HUMSA)

Ø Integrated Automotive Vetronics Systems for AFVs

Ø Ku-Band MPM based Transmitter for Airborne Radar

Ø Laser Target Designator with Thermal Imager for Air Force

Ø Medium Power Radar for IAF

Ø Medium Size Integrated Aerostat Surveillance System

Ø Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II

Ø Mountain Foot Bridge

Ø Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System

Ø Multi-Influence Ground Mine

Ø NBC Technologies

Ø Penetration-cum-Blast

Ø Sub-Munition Warheads for Pinaka

Ø Synthetic Aperture Radar for UAV

Ø Terrain Assessment System for Trans-border Deserts in Western Sector

Ø Thermo-Baric Ammunition for 120 mm Arjun Tank

Ø Upgraded Troposcatter Communication System for IAF

Ø Vehicle Mounted High Power Laser Directed Energy System Against RPVs/UAVs/DRONES

Ø Water Mist System Validation for Fire Protection in Naval Ships


(DRDO) has developed various nutritious and protein-rich foods to cater the requirements of Service personnel deployed at high altitude and snow bound areas. The major protein food products developed by DRDO are: Protein-rich bars; Energy-rich bars; Protein-rich instant Halwa-mix, Upma-mix; and Protein-rich Chapattis.


Details of funds allocated to the Department of Defence Research & Development during the last three years are given below:-


Year-Allocation of funds-(Rs. in crore)

2014-15-13716.14
2015-16-13540.11
2016-17-13593.78

(Budget Estimates)

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Raghav Lakhanpal in Lok Sabha today.