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Innovations 09 Hrd activities 17 ARDE conducts successful Penetration Trials of 125mm FSAPDS Mk-II Ammunition Focus 22 User Trial of Land-Based Prototype for Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Completed Successfully Personnel news 26 Tot/td 10 Events 12 Sports rounds up 27

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2 FEBRUARY 2018 www.drdo.gov.in DRDO newsletter Defence Research & Development Organisation nEWSLETTER ISSN: 0971-4391 From the desk of the chairman 37th Year of Publication Editor-in-Chief: Dr Alka Suri Senior Editor: B Nityanand; Editor: Manoj Kumar Asst Editor: Geeta Sharma; Editorial Assistance: Biak Tangpua Dr S Christopher Multimedia: RK Bhatnagar CHAIRMAN Printing: SK Gupta, Hans Kumar; Distribution: Tapesh Sinha, RP Singh For feedback, please contact: [email protected] Defence Research & Development Organisation Tel: 011-23902403; 23902474; Fax: 011-23819151 & Local Correspondents SECRETARY Ahmednagar: Lt Col. AK Singh, Vehicles Research & Development Department of Defence Research & Development Establishment (VRDE); Ambernath: Dr Susan Titus, Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL); Balasore/Chandipur: Shri Santosh Munda, Integrated Test Range (ITR); Dr AK Sannigrahi, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE); Bengaluru: Shri Subbukutti S, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE); Smt MR Dear Friends, Bhuvaneswari, Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS); Smt Faheema AGJ, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR); Ms Tripty Rani My Best wishes to the DRDO family for a Happy and Prosperous Bose, Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC); New Year as well as DRDO Day. What a better way of ending the year Smt Josephine Nirmala M, Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE); Shri Kiran G, Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE); with a success story! In fact, we served the services more than ever Shri KM Veerabhadra, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment before in the year gone by. (LRDE); Dr Vishal Kesari, Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC); Chandigarh: Dr HS Gusain, Snow & Avalanche Study I would like to thank and wish all my colleagues and the entire DRDO Establishment (SASE); Shri Ashok Kumar Dahiya, Terminal Ballistics family, for their untiring efforts in making the year very successful. Research Laboratory (TBRL); Chennai: Shri PD Jayaram, Combat Having seen such a wonderful year, we must now look forward to the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE); Dehradun: Shri Abhai Mishra, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL); year, which is ahead of us. I am sure that we will succeed in achieving Shri JP Singh, Instruments Research & Development Establishment the targets we have set our sights on. (IRDE); Delhi: Shri Ashutosh Bhatnagar, Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM); Dr Rajendra Singh, Centre for Fire, Explosive Our achievement is not a complete picture of what we have done. & Environment Safety (CFEES); Dr Dolly Bansal, Defence Institute of This is only a glimpse of few things that we could do. Let me summarise Psychological Research (DIPR); Shri Navin Soni, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS); Shri Anurag Thakur, Institute the landmarks our clusters achieved in the year 2017. for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA); Dr Indu Gupta, Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC); Shri Sanjay Pal, Recruitment & Assessment AERO CLUSTER Centre (RAC); Ms Noopur Shrotriya, Scientific Analysis Group (SAG); Dr Rupesh Kumar Chaubey, Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL); Gwalior: You all are aware that LCA has been inducted into the Indian Air Shri RK Srivastava, Defence R&D Establishment (DRDE); Haldwani: Force (IAF) and we now have a production clearance for 83 LCA Mk 1A Dr Atul Grover, Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER); at a cost of Rs 53,000 crore. Weapon release trials of bombs and derby Hyderabad: Shri Hemant Kumar, Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL); Shri Pramod K Jha, Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS); BVRAAM and PIDs for envelope expansion in operations cleaning Dr JK Rai, Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG); configuration of the aircraft have been completed successfully. Shri JP Singh, Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS); Our indigenously developed Airborne Early Warming and Control Shri ARC Murthy, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL); Dr Manoj Kumar Jain, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (AEW&C) system, inducted into the IAF last year, participated in the (DMRL); Dr K Nageswara Rao, Defence Research & Development Akraman exercise as well as several large fleet exercises. The aircraft Laboratory (DRDL); Shri N Venkatesh, Research Centre Imarat (RCI); has completed 250 mission sorties conducted for a total duration of Jagdalpur: Dr Gaurav Agnihotri, SF Complex (SFC); Jodhpur: Shri Ravindra Kumar, Defence Laboratory (DL); Kanpur: Shri AK Singh, 500 hr. Tejas and AEW&C system were also part of the fly-past in the Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment Republic Day Parade 2017 and 2018. Induction of AEW&C system has (DMSRDE); Kochi: Shri S Radhakrishnan, Naval Physical & made the country one of the four elite countries in the world with this Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL); Leh: Dr Dorjey Angchok, Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR); Mussoorie: Dr Gopa technology. B Choudhury, Institute of Technology Management (ITM); Mysuru: Dr M Palmurugan and Shri NV Nagraj, Defence Food Research Another area where Aero Cluster has done well is Unmanned Air Laboratory (DFRL); Pune: Dr (Mrs) JA Kanetkar, Armament Research Vehicles. Rustom-I was demonstrated to Central Reserve Police Force and Development Establishment (ARDE); Dr Vijay Pattar, Defence and a command range of 200 km was manifested. The Medium Altitude Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT); Shri AM Devale, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL); Shri SS Arole, Long Endurance (MALE) UAV Rustom-II also successfully completed Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) [R&DE (E)]; Tezpur: 10 design validations flights. It is almost in the process of reaching Dr Jayshree Das, Defence Research Laboratory (DRL); Visakhapatnam: highest altitude range as well as endurance. Work is also in progress Dr (Mrs) V Vijaya Sudha, Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) to enhance the capacity of its engine to enhance its payload capacity. Nine flight trials of weaponised remotely piloted air vehicle Lakshya, were carried out successfully with 20 m circular error probable. All Aero developments require secluded place away from civilian

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Aeronautical Test Range was dedicated to the nation by the then Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Arun Jaitley (inset). air zone. DRDO’s own Aeronautical Prithvi Defence Vehicle and Akash Weapon System, already in Testing Range (ATR) was inaugurated Advanced Air Defence Vehicle were service with the IAF, was refurbished at Chitradurga by the then Hon’ble successfully tested for the lower with the IR seeker to the satisfaction Raksha Mantri Shri Arun Jaitley. The altitude. With this we are moving of the user. We are now in process of ATR is intended for conducting trials closer towards induction of our own exporting the system to the friendly of UAVs, air-to-ground weapons, Ballistic Missile Defence System. countries. parachutes and aerostats. In another first, we flight tested The other landmark weapon BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, system, which the Aero Cluster a joint venture of DRDO and NPOM successfully tested is Nirbhay Sub- Russia, from Su-30 Mk-1. The Sonic Cruise Missile. One of its kind air launched BrahMos–a 2.5 ton in the world, Nirbhay can travel up to supersonic air-to-surface missile 1000 km. With this India has entered with range of more than 400 km–is in a small group of countries having the heaviest weapon to be deployed indigenous cruise missile technology. on Su-30. Indian Air Force has shown interest We also carried out successful in endorsing 40 Nirbhay. Hopefully, operational flight of Army, Air Force Army and Navy would also follow the and Naval versions of LRSAM, suit. MRSAM and QRSAM. The missiles MISSILE & STRATEGIC are being developed jointly with SYSTEM CLUSTER Israel. In addition, anti-tank missile Nag and its helicopter launched The Missile and Strategic System version HELINA, with indigenously cluster has several accomplishments developed IIR seeker, were also tested to its credit. Agni series of strategic in the presence of senior officers of missiles, which have been inducted Armed Forces. into the services, were periodically Advanced Air Defence Vehicle was In another landmark, Smart Anti- tested by the users. tested successfully

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Airfield Weapon (SAAW) was tested 65 km and 75 km range. PSQR-based Air Independent Propulsion with flying colour by IAF with high user trials of family of new munition (AIP) for P-75 submarine has cleared accuracy at targets more than 70 km Vaibhav and Vishal were also definition phase and its land-based away. conducted successfully. prototype has achieved 14-day The cluster also tested Ku- Our Combat Sonar Dome was endurance trials by the user. band indigenous Astra seekers and fitted onboard INS Kolkata and INS Besides, four phases of trials of transferred the technology of multi- Chennai. First prototype of Arjun Chaff Cartridges have been carried mode hand grenade and bund blasting Armoured Repair and Recovery out in collaboration with IAF and device. Vehicle (ARRV) rolled out in October Centre for Military Airworthiness and 2017 and is undergoing UATT. Certification (CEMILAC). Indigenous ARMAMENTS & COMBAT User trials of Bar Mine Layer (SP) Fused Silica Radome for Astra missile ENGINEERING CLUSTER and floatation trials of Wheeled has also been successfully flight Armaments cluster carried out Armour Platform (WhAP) have been tested. technical trials of Advanced Towed completed. Different versions of ECS CLUSTER Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS), WhAP will be available with the army G1 and G2, developed with private soon. In ECS cluster, Varuna Electronic industry Kalyani Group and Tata Support Measure (ECM) has been Power. Hon’ble Raksha Mantri NAVAL SCIENCE & inducted in the Navy. SATs and UET Smt Nirmala Sitharaman also MATERIALS CLUSTER Phase-2 of Nayan COMINT system witnessed the trials. Orders for G3 Naval Science and Materials cluster have been completed and first- and G4 has been placed and the has carried out the technical and off Production Model (FOPM) of guns will be offered for the User UATT of Advanced Light Towed Array Ground-based Mobile ELINT System Assisted Technical Trials (UATT) and Sonar (ALTAS), factory acceptance Himraj is under ATP. User Trials (UT) around June and tests (FATs) and endurance tests Defence Acquisition Council September 2018, respectively. of USHUS-2 sonar, and standalone (DAC) has approved Software Defined Configuration and functionality STW of onboard electronics of INS Radio (SDR) NC after completion of Guided Pinaka was proven for Sindhukesari at Russian dockyard. of UET. Developmental sea trials of Acceptance test of 105 kW Brushless SDR-TAC, SDR-MP and SDR-AR are DC motor for Advanced Lightweight underway. Multi Emitter System for Torpedo was cleared. D29 system has also undergone trials

Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman witnessed the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems’ technical trials.

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at Gwalior with reasonably accepted and integrated with CMS. It is being order for 50,000 NBC Suit Mk-V results. used by Weapon and Electronic developed by the cluster. The cluster A number of Radar Systems Systems Engineering Establishment has also handed over the NBC Drug developed by DRDO have already (WESEE), Ministry of Defence. ATP Kit and HAPO Chamber Mk-II to the been inducted into the Services. of Microwave Power Module with Army and the Telemedicine System User trials of Medium Power Radar indigenous tube is complete and first to the Indian Navy. Demonstration (MPR) Arudhra and Low Level production model of Ku-band MPM of Bio-fencing and Strategic Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini has been manufactured. Camouflaging has been done at the have been completed. Arudhra was Twenty crypto products has user’s site. Internal trials for Chemical displayed in the Republic Day Parade been graded and their crypto keys Detector ACADA and CAM have also 2017. Active Electronic Scanned issued. Development work for Build been concluded successfully. Array Radar (AESAR) Uttam has been 1 of IMSAS was completed and SYSTEM ANALYSIS & integrated and subjected to extensive its field testing done at Western MODELLING CLUSTER ground evaluation at LRDE and Naval Command and Eastern Naval STIR, Bengaluru. System is ready for Command. System Analysis and Modelling integration on LCA Tejas. (SAM) cluster has developed three LIFE SCIENCES CLUSTER The Weapon Locating Radar novel organic molecules of which one Swathi has been handed over to the DRDO’s Life Sciences cluster is an import item synthesized and Indian Army. is striving to enhance health and tested for use as a Halon alternative. efficiency of the soldiers operating Project ARNAV and SANGRAM-II MED, COS & CS CLUSTER under varied environment including are under user trials and under user In Micro Electronic Devices, high altitude, extreme cold and harsh exploitation, respectively. Cluster Computational Systems and Cyber desert. An oxygen enriched shelter for has also established a unique 1000 Security (MED, COS and CS) cluster, 50 men has been handed over to Army m3 Test Facility for water mist Project ANUCOS has been completed at Giagong, Sikkim. Army has placed validation. System Safety Policy,

Weapon Locating Radar Swathi was handed over to the Army

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Systems Analysis Policy and Software DRDO released its IPR policy in 2018. A number of initiatives Repository Management have also in April 2017 and conducted six have been launched to celebrate been established. awareness workshops. More than DRDO@60. DRDO Cyber Challenge; 155 patents were filed in 2017 out of Young Scientist Lectures Series at CORPORATE INITIATIVES which 78 patents were granted. Three DIAT; Public Lectures across India; The organisation took a number hundred and nine projects costing DRDO Online Innovation Challenge; of corporate initiatives during 2017. Rs 246 Crore were taken up as ER DRDO National Level Essay DRDO ranks top in Ministry of Defence initiatives. Three new Centres of Competition, and the DRUSE– The DRDO for excellent grievance disposal of Excellence, JB-CAT, COPT and Robotics Challenge to Unfold the over 98 per cent concurrently for JATC, were established. Technology Future – are some of the programmes the past four years. ANUBHAV Development Fund (TDF) scheme has being organised to give youngsters programme was promulgated among been operationalised. More than 600 an opportunity to showcase skills retiring employees, which resulted industries have registered on the web and problem solving abilities in the in uploading of over 250 biodatas of portal of TDF. domain of cyber space, present new retired DRDO employees on the portal ideas in their respective domain, to during 2017. DRDO also bagged nine Production order worth propagate the defence S&T research awards out of 18 awards conferred Rs 13,700 Crore were received during being carried out by DRDO, showcase by DOP&PW for the best write-up on 2017. DRDO also concluded contract new theoretical ideas and innovations ANUBHAV. for 3rd party Quality Assurance for production as well as development in the field of defence and to harness Implementation of online phases of products. MHA has issued potential ideas in the field of robotics APAR; recruitment of first batch of guidelines for fast tracking of the and unmanned systems. scientists after transition from SET procurement of 33 DRDO-MHA Our achievements give us to GATE; dispension of interviews collaborations. The organisation also confidence to move forward towards for recruitment of Group B and inked MoU with CII, PHDCC, NRDC Group C posts as a measure for a brighter future with heads raised and ASSOCHAM for technology minimum government and maximum high with esteem and pride. Our assessment and commercialisation. governance of GoI; customised short success gives us encouragement to One hundred and eight LAToT during duration training programmes for still perform better. I would like all the year accrued a fee of Rs 21.77 Cr. scientists in niche area in association of you to focus on the following in the with IIM Kolkatta and Bengaluru; DRDO also provided critical year 2018: extension of AEBAS to 36 DRDO inputs and played a key role in India þþ Our projects should complete laboratories; videos magazines, becoming member of MTCR and without time overrun. e-books and flip books of DRDO WASSENAAR agreement. þþ IPR is our legacy to feel proud. Our magazines, Coffee Table Books Seven Young Scientists Centre IPR portfolio should increase to on DRDO and on Dr APJ Abdul established by DRDO to encourage 150 per year. So do our technology Kalam and host of other activities less than 35 years ignited minds to transfer. Glory of DRDO should be to celebrate DRDO’s 60 years were showcase their talents are performing taken successfully by HRD of DRDO. saved for the future by enhancing excellently. ToT. The 13th Five Year Plan was DRDO also showcased its formulated and released. Thirty- þþ We should also work towards en- technologies in important inter- nine projects worth Rs 22,369 Crore hancing our production portfolio national and national exhibitions. As have been sanctioned and around from Rs 2.7 lakh Crore to at least part of corporate social responsibility, 50 projects were closed. Alignment Rs 3 lakh Crore. the organisation actively contributed of PM 2016 with provisions of GFR þ to the new initiatives of GoI. Cleanness þ We must think of moving from 2017; 139 Parliament Questions; drive, ‘Go Green Save Green’ initiative, internal to external and should 10 Parliamentary Committee visits; e-procurement, e-ticketing, project not hesitate to export. inauguration of Dr APJ Abdul reviews through Video Conferencing, The year 2018 should be the year of Kalam memorial at Rameshwaram ‘Make in India’, ‘Digital India’ and ‘Internal Consolidation and External by Hon’ble Prime Minister and ‘Skill India Programme’, were taken Outreach’. I wish you and your family construction of highest Research up earnestly across all DRDO labs. a very healthy, happy and fruitful new Lab at 17,644 feet (Guinness World Record) are some other activities We all feel proud today. DRDO year once again. accomplished by R&M corporate. would be completing its 60 years Jai Hind.

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ong-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5, was Lsuccessfully flight tested for its full range on 18 January 2018 from Dr Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This was the fifth test of the missile and the third consecutive one from a canister on a road-mobile launcher. All the five missions have been successful. The flight performance of the most advanced missile in the Agni series was tracked and monitored by radars, range stations and tracking systems through out the flight. All objectives of the mission were met successfully. Successful test of Agni-5 reaffirms the country’s indigenous missile capabilities and further strengthens our credible deterrence. Shri G Ramaguru Project Director, Agni-5, and Shri MRM Babu, Programme Director, Agni, led the launch operations. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri and Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems (MSS), DRDO, witnessed the launch. Directors of Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Integrated Test Range (ITR), Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) reviewed the entire launch operations. Senior officials from the Armed Forces were present on the occasion. consecutive successful flight test as DRDO on this successful feat and also Chairman DRDO and Secretary a major boost to country’s defence lauded the industries that contributed Department of Defence R&D capabilities. to the manufacture of indigenous Dr S Christopher congratulated the Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ technologies that went into the team Agni-5 and described the fifth ble Raksha Mantri, congratulated making of the missile.

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he Armament Research and ammunition at par with NATO and Development Establishment Russian tank ammunition. (ARDE), Pune, conducted T With low cost, low wear and successful penetration trials of moderate chamber pressures, this Fin Stabilized Armour Piercing ammunition is extremely safe and Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) effective up to combat ranges. ammunition, design and developed for T 72 and T 90 main battle tanks High Energy Materials Research of Indian Army with 1 mil accuracy at Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, provided 2 km range, at Proof and Experimental high performance propulsion system Establishment (PXE), Balasore, from required to launch projectile at hyper 27 November 2017 to 7 December velocities. The successful trials would 2017. The trial results established pave the way to overcome the shortage the penetration capabilities of the of tank ammunition for T 72 and T 90 indigenously designed FSAPDS MBTs of Indian Army. User Trial of Land-Based Prototype for Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Completed Successfully ndurance mode user trial of Land-based Prototype (LBP) Efor Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for submarines for a period of 14 days was successfully completed at Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Ambernath, on 2 December 2017. Primary performance parameters as per trial directives were met satisfactorily. The endurance trial was carried out in presence of Indian Navy and part of the plant was operated by Navy’s representatives. Easy operability and safe operation of the plant was appreciated by the user.

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DFRL TRANSFERS TECHNOLOGY OF INSTANT UPMA MIX efence Food Research 13 December 2017 at DFRL. To ease the difficulties in preparation Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru, The inventors, Dr GK Sharma, of upma, the Instant Upma Mix was Dsigned Licence Agreement Sc ‘G’, and Shri Pandit Srihari, developed by DFRL. for Transfer of Technology (LAToT) Technical Officer and Dr M Pal The mix gets reconstituted by of Instant Upma Mix with M/s Murugan Sc ‘D’ from DFRL and Shri simmering in hot water. The product is Bhojanapriya Foods, Bengaluru. Sudhir G Rao, Managing Partner stable chemically, micro-biologically Dr Rakesh Kumar Sharma, from M/s Bhojanapriya Foods, were and sensorily up to 12 months. Director, DFRL, and Smt Suganthi present during the occasion. Consumer gets all characteristic taste Sudhir, MD, M/s Bhojanapriya The semolina savoury based dish and flavour of home made upma. Foods, signed the agreements on Upma is very common breakfast food.

Technology demonstration DRDO promotes entrepreneurship in food processing in North East two-day programme on value TD Programme Arunodaya during of hurdle technology of pineapple, addition to locally available 9-10 December 2017 for the local osmo-dehydrated oranges, A fruits and vegetables of farmers and self-help groups of Salari crystallized ginger candy, tomato Arunachal Pradesh was conducted and Nafra regions of West Kameng sauce and chutney, etc. at Defence Research Laboratory District of Arunachal Pradesh. The Scientists from Defence Food (DRL) Detachment, under DRDO programme featured demonstration Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru;

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DRL, and Office of the DG Life Sciences, Food Products Export Development farmers to develop self-sustained food New Delhi, conducted the programme. Authority, Guwahati, also attended the processing units and to provide them The AGM, Agricultural and Processed programme and encouraged the local with the market linkage for exports.

ITM DISPLAYS DRDO PRODUCTS nstitute of Technology Management (ITM), Mussoorie, displayed Iproducts developed by various DRDO labs/estts during 16-17 December 2017 at Mussoorie. The event was inaugurated by Dr (Smt) Hina A Gokhale, OS and DG (HR), DRDO HQ. The exhibition was primarily organized to create awareness amongst the Service Officers attending 25th Course of Advance Work Study (AWS) and to provide them an insight into the research and development work being carried out at various DRDO labs/estts. The seven DRDO labs/estts, viz., Defence Laboratory (DL), Jodhpur; Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior; Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), Haldwani; Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysoru; Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun; Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh; and Defence Materials and Stores Research The faculty/trainees of ITBP Dehradun, other units of Army and and Development Establishment Training Academy, Lal Bahadur Shastri Air Force located in Dehradun and a (DMSRDE), Kanpur, displayed their National Academy of Administration, large number of civilians visited the products. Mussoorie, Indian Military Academy, exhibition.

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International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices: IWPSD 2017 olid State Physics Laboratory The biennial event is considered as emerging semiconductor R&D fields (SSPL), a premier semiconductor a prominent international forum on including VLSI technologies, Sensors, Sresearch laboratory of DRDO, and Advanced Semiconductor Technologies. GaN (Gallium Nitrite) Materials and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), The event held in India provides an Devices, Optoelectronic, Crystal Growth Delhi, organised the 19th International opportunity for Indian researchers to and Epitaxy, Photovoltaic, Display Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor interact and discuss state-of-the-art Technologies, 2D materials and Organic Devices (IWPSD 2017) in association in advanced semiconductor R&D with Semiconductors and Semiconductors with Society for Semiconductor eminent scientists and academicians for Quantum Computing, etc. Special Devices, Semiconductor Society from international and national emphasis was given to the role of (India), and Society for Information educational institutes, government semiconductor technologies in space, Display. Chairman ISRO and Secretary laboratories and leading industries. The defence and civilian applications. Department of Space Dr AS Kiran workshop received wide international Many renowned scientists and Kumar inaugurated the event on participation and served as the technologists from the USA, Europe, 12 December 2017 at IIT Delhi. principal forum for dissemination of Asia Pacific and other countries Dr S Christopher, Chairman DRDO, semiconductor research in South Asian participated in this event. and Secretary, Department of Defence region. Over 130 internationally acclaimed R&D, presided over the inaugural Semiconductor devices are used in speakers delivered talks in their field function. Scientific Advisor to Raksha the technological aids related to defence of expertise. Around 500 researchers Mantri Dr G Satheesh Reddy and and space applications in addition to from national institutions of repute Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Director IIT day-to-day consumer electronics. The participated in the workshop. Delhi, were present on the occasion. four-day workshop covered most of the

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DRDO directors’ conference RDO organised 40th DRDO responsibility and encourage ‘Start-up Kant said, there are many pan-Indian Directors’ Conference during India’ and ‘Skill India’ programme as challenges that require Indian solutions D29-30 December 2017 at an initiative to celebrate 60th year of with applications across agriculture, DRDO Bhavan, New Delhi. The theme the organisation. mining, forests, fisheries, railways, of the conference was “Celebrating In his invited lecture on the highways and waterways, etc., and Success and Marching towards a New “Role of DRDO for a New India”, can transform the ease, cost and way India.” Conference took place in the Shri Amitabh Kant appreciated DRDO’s of doing business. Many of these background of coming up of 6o years of contributions, which makes India not solutions can indeed come from DRDO DRDO. Shri Amitabh Kant, IAS, CEO, only proud but also leads the country to laboratories and scientists. Niti Aayog, was the Chief Guest at the the Make in India path of self-reliance. Shri Kant elucidated synergy inaugural function and delivered the Speaking on the subject of his invited among NITI Aayog, Department of invited talk. talk, Shri Kant asked DRDO to achieve Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) Dr S Christopher, Chairman, and retain technological asymmetry and DRDO for developing innovation, DRDO, and Secretary, Department of over our potential rivals by mastering entrepreneurship and the defence Defence R&D, in his inaugural address, disruptive technologies. and aerospace industry supply chain gave an overview of the achievements Articulating ten pillars of through start-ups and the SME route. of the DRDO. He dwelt upon DRDO’s Technological Advancement that form Both institutions can consider to jointly significant impact on India’s security the foundation for Industry 4.0, he engage youth at school and college and defence preparedness and how said, “To actively shape India’s defence levels, he added. Hon’ble Prime Minister’s ‘Make in transformation DRDO must embrace Concluding his talk, CEO Niti India’ vision has accelerated the pace big data and analytic; autonomous Aayog said, “DRDO has tremendous of self-reliance and indigenization robots; simulation; horizontal potential to transform India and I urge in defence technologies and has and vertical system integration; all of you to actively participate in the empowered the Defence PSUs and the industrial internet of things; task of nation building and deliberate, private industries. He appreciated DGs, cyber security; the cloud additive brainstorm and ideate during the 40th Directors, scientists and other DRDO manufacturing; augmented reality and Directors’ Conference. I assure you that family for the multifold growth of the artificial intelligence. NITI Aayog will stand by any effort, organisation. Asking to re-articulate DRDO by DRDO, to any end - to realise our Dr Christopher called upon mission so as to increasingly engage collective vision and national aspiration the organisation to share greater the DRDO resource base, Shri Amitabh of a New India at 2022.”

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Raising Day Celebrations CEPTAM, Delhi Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM), Delhi, celebrated its 22nd Raising Day on 14 December 2017 with zeal and enthusiasm. Dr Hina A Gokhale, OS and DG (HR), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr Vijaya Singh, OS and Director, CEPTAM, in his welcome address presented CEPTAM’s achievements in the year 2017. Dr Lalit Kumar, Chairman, CEPTAM, shared his vision about future work areas and potential areas of improvement. Dr Ghokale, in her keynote address, congratulated CEPTAM on completing 22 years of significant contributions in the area of Human Resource Development in DRDO. She also distributed lab-level The occasion also corroborated and Director, CEPTAM, by Shri AK DRDO Awards and Cash Awards to endowment of the ISO Certificate Sharma, CEO, STQC Certification the employees. to DG (HR), Chairman, CEPTAM, Services.

DRDE, Gwalior Defence Research and Develop- ment Establishment (DRDE), Gwali- or, celebrated its Lab Raising Day on 28 December 2017. Dr DK Dubey, Director DRDE, Gwalior inaugurated the function and highlighted the significant achievements of the establishment in the year 2017 and urged scientists and staff to work with ded- ication so that all commitments of DRDE to the services can be fulfilled. Director also gave away lab-level DRDO Awards to the meritorious scientists and staff for their contributions to the laboratory and also felicitated DRDE staff who completed 25 years of service in the winners of various sport events held first lady of DRDE, was the Chief organization. to mark the Raising Day. Guest on this occasion and distributed Dr Beer Singh, Sc ‘G’, Associate A colourful cultural programme prizes to children. Director, presented prizes to the was also organized. Smt Dubey, the

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GTRE, Bengaluru Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, celebrated its Lab Raising Day on 24 November 2017.Occasion was graced by the Chief Guest Prof. Bari, SA, Vice Chancellor, Central University, Gujarat and Shri H Mahadevan, President GTREEU and working president AITUC. Chief Guest in his address emphasized the importance and responsibilities of the scientific community for the betterment of mankind. Shri MZ Siddique, OS and Director, GTRE, brought out the establishment’s achievements in the year, future assignments and challenges ahead.

ITR, Chandipur on the celebration. Dr BK Das, OS emphasised on improvement of the and Director, ITR, in his address range capabilities. Integrated Test Range (ITR), highlighted various achievements of Chandipur, celebrated its 35th Raising The first issue of in-house Hindi the range and its future objectives. He Day on 10 December 2017. Shri SC Magazine ‘Arohi: Utkrushtata ki Or’ stressed on teamwork and an all-out Narang, former Director ITR, was the was released during the occasion. efforts towards social activities along Chief Guest. Dr Gitanjali Batnambane, with ongoing official activities. Various lab-level DRDO Awards were Director, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, distributed to meritorious employees. and Shri Manickvasagam, Sc ‘G’, Shri Manickvasagam appreciated Merit and Welfare scholarships were the efforts of ITR fraternity towards Advanced Systems Laboratory given to children of ITR employees. (ASL), Hyderabad, were the Guests the success of missile programme of of Honour. Shri CR Ojha, Sc ‘F’ and the nation. Dr Gitanjali Batnambane A colourful cultural programme Chairman, Raising Day Committee, congratulated ITR for fulfilling was organised on the occasion. Prizes welcomed the distinguished the vision of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. were also distributed for various guests and delivered a brief note Shri SC Narang in his address sports and cultural events.

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NPOL, KOCHI

Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, celebrated its 65th Annual Day on 8 December 2017. Dr VK Aatre, former SA to RM, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and DG, DRDO, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Dr Aatre, in his address, lauded the achievements of the laboratory. He shared his nostalgic experiences as the Director NPOL and highlighted the symbiotic relationship between NPOL and Indian Navy for fostering R&D activities in the defence sector. He emphasized the need for synergistic collaboration with academia to enhance the research Shri S Kedarnath Shenoy, OS and outstanding contributions were capabilities to enable India to become Director, NPOL, presented a detailed honoured with various lab-level DRDO a super power. account of the achievements of the Awards. Prizes were distributed to Smt M Rema Devi, Sc ‘G’ and laboratory in both technical and non- the winners of sports competitions Chairperson Annual Day Organising technical areas and spoke about the held during Annual Day. The function Committee, welcomed the gathering and commitments for the future. concluded with a colourful cultural presented an overview of the function. NPOL employees who made programme. ADE celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava eronautical Development playwriter witnessed the programme Cultural Society, was felicitated for her Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, as Chief Guest. Shri Belur Rama leadership and immense contribution in Acelebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava Murthy, a notable humour writer was organising cultural events in ADE. Shri 2017 on 21 November 2017. A show also present as an honorary Guest. Hashim K, Technician ‘B’, Shri Mare highlighting folk arts of Karnataka, viz., Shri MVKV Prasad, stressed the need Gowda, Technical Assistant ‘B’ and Shri “Goravara Kunitha” and “Huli Kunitha” for such cultural events and lauded the Changappa, CA were felicitated for their by folk artists, sponsored by Kannada organisers and participants. Prizes were contribution towards betterment of and Culture Department, was organised. distributed to the winners of various Cultural Society. Shri MVKV Prasad, DS and Director, competitions. To mark the occasion, ADE ADE, presided over the function. Dr HS Smt Cynthia Surya, Technical employees performed various cultural Venkatesh Murthy, Kannada poet and Officer ‘D’, and Secretary, ADE programmes.

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COURSE ON CHECKOUT SYSTEM FOR STRATEGIC MISSILE dvanced Systems Laboratory Thirty-eight participants from sub-systems of the checkout system (ASL), Hyderabad organized various DRDO labs, HQ Strategic Force and visit to Exposition Hall, Research Aa course on “Checkout System Command (SFC) and Strategic Systems Centre Imarat, was arranged for the for Strategic Missile” during 11-13 Quality Assurance Group (SSQAG) participants. December 2017 under Continuing attended the course. Experienced faculty Smt R Sheena Rani, Sc ‘G’, Education Programme (CEP) of DRDO. from DRDO, reputed universities and Technology Director, SINT (Checkout), Dr Tessy Thomas, DS and Director, ASL, industries delivered 15 lectures during was the Course Director. Shri L Parida, inaugurated the course and addressed the course. Demonstration of checkout Sc ‘F’, and Shri Kamlesh Kumar, Sc ‘C’, the participants. system operations, display of various were the Course Coordinators.

Workshop on Reinventing DRDO Libraries, Publications & IT Services for future efence Scientific Information in which the readers now look up for information tools and training needs for and Documentation Centre information from plethora of options a modern library. She exhorted DRDO D(DESIDOC), Delhi, organised like internet, e-books, audio books, librarians to actively pursue latest a two-day Workshop on “Reinventing video books, multimedia, etc. She urged research activities, to get some insight DRDO Libraries, Publications and library professionals to think new ways on how to refer information needs of IT Services for the Future” during to reach out to users. DRDO scientists. “You insight either 28- 29 November 2017. Dr Rajeev Vij, Dr Hina A Gokhale, OS and DG (HR), into the way library can be used or in Associate Director, DESIDOC, spoke DRDO, presided over the function. In the wake the systems making evolution about the purpose of the workshop her address, Dr Gokhale elucidated how it can be adopted for DRDO and and urged participants to discuss on how the information needs and I think that also should be inculcated. contentious issues assiduously. knowledge sustenance and information Don’t remain mere knowledge scientist Dr Alka Suri, Director, DESIDOC, seeking behaviour have changed over become a knowledge generator in your in her welcome address emphasised the time and stressed that DESIDOC own area”, she added. how technology has changed the way should take lead in developing in The keynote talk on “New Vistas

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in Information Dissemination” was delivered by Prof. Uma Kanjilal, IGNOU, New Delhi. Her talk focussed on 24X7 information seeking behaviour of the users. She impressed that libraries and librarians have to realise their critical role in creating knowledge. The workshop comprised six technical sessions. Sixty-seven delegates from various DRDO labs/estts attended the workshop. Dr SS Murthy, former Director, DESIDOC, Chaired the valedictory session and emphasised on being proactive. Dr Nabnita Radhakrishnan, Dr JP Singh, Dr Ramesh Gaur, Dr G Mahesh were among those who addressed the gathering and shared their experiences. The workshop proved to be very productive in establishing procedures for DRDO Library Manual. Dr Rajeev Vij proposed the vote of thanks. Course on ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS efence Materials and Stores inaugurated the course and delivered a participants were also imparted hands Research and Development talk on “Functional Materials: A Brief.” on training, in two sessions, on different DEstablishment (DMSRDE), Thirty-one participants attended the characterization systems available in Kanpur, conducted a CEP course on course. Application experts from four the DMSRDE. “Advanced Characterization Techniques Original Equipment Manufacturers Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, from for Functional Materials” during (OEMs) also delivered talks on latest Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 20-24 November 2017. Dr N Eswara developments in the field of different delivered the valedictory address. Prasad, OS and Director, DMSRDE, analytical systems. In addition,

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Course on Techniques of Systems Analysis Modelling & Simulation nstitute for Systems Studies and labs attended the course. The course Modelling, Cyber Warfare, Intangible Analyses (ISSA), Delhi, conducted covered the fundamental of Systems Modelling, etc. Case Studies on crisis Ia CEP course on “Techniques of Analysis, Modelling, and Simulation gaming, weapon effectiveness/AMTAB, Systems Analysis, Modelling and approaches for solving defence related MBT hit probability analysis, etc. and Simulation” during 11-15 December problems, exposure on new issues like war gaming products developed at 2017. The scientists from various DRDO Geospatial Decision making, Terrain ISSA, were also discussed. Basic/FOUNDATION COURSE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT Five days Basic/Foundation for success of product development and Feasibility Report: Discussing Provision Course in Technology commercialization. of PPFM, Understanding User AManagement–2 was conducted Shri Sanjay Tandon, OS and Requirement: Tools and Techniques, by Institute of Technology Management Director, ITM, inaugurated the Course. Case Study Project Akash, Concurrent (ITM), Mussoorie, during 18-22 In his keynote address, Director, ITM, Engineering for Acceleration of Product December 2017. The objective of the emphasized on different aspect of R&D Development, Planning for Innovative course was to apprise participants Management Topics viz. Criticality Product Development through Creative about the scope of R&D Management. and Challenges in DRDO Projects, Problem Solving, R&D Management: Special emphasis was given on product An overview of R&D Process and Case study of Bulletproof Jacket were development process, critical factors DRDO Practices, Developing Detail deliberated upon during the course.

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WORKSHOP ON POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGIES

efence Food Research Laboratory 30 November 2017 at Haradhanahally, villages participated in the workshop (DFRL), Mysuru, in association Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. Various and were given demonstration for the Dwith Krishi Vigyan Kendra and post harvest technologies were preparation and preservation of tomato MYRADA organised a workshop on Post demonstrated during the workshop. products such as tomato puree, tomato Harvest Technologies for farmers Under Farmers and rural entrepreneurs sauce, sambhar paste, etc. the Rural Development Programme on from Haradhanahally and nearby Course ON COMPOSITE STRUCTURES FOR UNDERSEA APPLICATIONS aval Physical and Oceanographic Director, NPOL, inaugurated the Methods, FE Analysis, Design and Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, course. A keynote address on “Types Analysis, Testing Characterization and Nconducted a CEP on “Composite of Composites and Applications” Failure Modes of Composite Structures, Structures for Undersea Applications” was delivered by Shri A Rajarajan Composites for Undersea Applications, during 13-14 December 2017. The OS and Director (CMSE/PRSO), Composites-Quality Assurance and Life course was aimed to provide an ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram. Twenty Prediction. overview of the subject and update the participants attended the course. Shri K Ajithkumar, Sc ‘E’ and knowledge of the participants on the The topics covered during the Shri VM Dhiwakar, Sc ‘D’ were the trends, technologies and applications. course included Composites for Deep Course Director and Deputy Course Shri S Kedarnath Shenoy, OS and Water Applications, Manufacturing Director, respectively.

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29 Brig SK Mazumdar Memorial Oration rig SK Mazumdar Memorial Trust and Institute of Nuclear Medicine Band Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi, organized 29 Brig SK Mazumdar Memorial Oration on 12 December 2017. Dr Shashi Bala Singh, DS and DG (LS), was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr Damodar Gupta, Sc ‘E’, Jt Secretary, Brig SK Mazumdar Memorial Trust delivered the welcome address. Dr AK Singh, OS and Director, INMAS and Chairman, Brig SK Mazumdar Memorial Trust gave opening remarks. He also remembered Brig SK Mazumdar and his role in bringing-up INMAS. the management of pathogenesis. Sree, Sc ‘D’ from DEBEL, Bengaluru for Lt Gen Bipin Puri, VSM, PHS, Dr Shashi Bala Singh, in her address her meritorious contribution towards Director General, Armed Forces appreciated strength, association and ‘Electronic Control Unit for Life Support Medical Services (AFMS), delivered involvement of DRDO scientists and System’. The Award comprised a the oration on ‘Clinical Research in medical fraternity from services for running shield and a citation. The best India: Challenges and Solutions’. their efforts to serve the community. DRM student 2016-17 was conferred to He discussed historical and current Dr Taruna Goel. status of clinical research in India and Dr Shashi Bala Singh, Lt Gen Bipin elucidated various medical practices Puri, Dr AK Singh, and trustees of Dr Rashi Mathur, Sc ‘E’, proposed from Indian traditional medicines Mazumdar Memorial Trust, presented the vote of thanks. An Exhibition in the (Charak, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani) Brig SK Mazumdar Memorial Young memory of late Brig Mazumdar was also to Allopathy. He also spoke about Scientist Award 2017 to Ms Suguna organised. DRDE SCIENCE EXHIBITION-2017 efence Research and De- velopment Establishment D(DRDE), Gwalior, organized the 6th DRDE Science Exhibition for Senior School students of Gwalior on 25 November 2017. The theme of the exhibition was Innovation for Sustainable Development. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr DK Dubey, Director, DRDE. Students from 26 schools participated in the exhibition and displayed models. Various NBC products and technologies, diagnostic kits, bio- toilet (biodigesters), insect repellents, made by DRDE in this direction. VK Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Amity etc., developed by DRDE were also A large number of students from University, Gwalior, was Chief Guest exhibited. Director, DRDE, apprised participating schools evinced keen for the prize distribution ceremony the students about the significance interest in the exhibition and DRDE and distributed the trophies to the of the exhibition theme and efforts developed products. Lt Gen (Retd) winners.

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Advanced Torpedo Defence System- Maareech The column covers some of the pathbreaking and successful projects and programmes of the DRDO.

dvanced Torpedo Defence System (ATDS) ‘Maareech’ Awas designed and developed by Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, to protect surface ships of Indian Navy. The system comprises sonar and acoustic counter- measures to defeat a torpedo attack. The system has been subjected to about thirty performance evaluation trials under actual operational conditions. The system has performed successfully in all the sea evaluation trials. The two production grade systems were formally inducted for active service in Indian Navy on 14 November 2015. The total cost of the project including two production grade systems is Rs 58.89 crore.

Overview Maareech—Conceptual Impression Anti-submarine warfare or ASW as it is popularly known is perhaps the the escape range of the platform. Materials (NS&M) cluster of DRDO, most challenging and also the most Hence, present day maritime warfare has developed the expendable decoy fascinating form of warfare. NPOL, a necessitates the requirement of reliable countermeasure system, which is constituted establishment of DRDO, early warning torpedo detection and integrated with the Maareech system. occupies a unique space in oceans countermeasure systems that can and ASW technology and had already directly engage the attacking torpedo. USER REQUIREMENTS developed a full platter of systems Maareech provides total defence against STUDY & ANALYSIS and technologies for ASW. APSOH, a torpedo attack. HUMSA, HUMSA NG and UG versions The main objective of the Maareech is In this project, the User of hull mounted sonar, developed by to provide a reliable defence mechanism requirements were clearly understood NPOL, have been delivered to the Indian for all the surface ships of IN against through continuous interaction Navy (IN). Indian submarines navigate torpedo attacks. Its core functions with officers of Indian Navy at Anti- using NPOL designed submarine sonar include automatic detection and alert Submarine Warfare School and other suite USHUS and our ASW aircraft use of acoustic homing torpedoes (passive units. It was important to understand dunking sonar and airborne processing and active) and also acoustic decoying how Maareech is going to be used by the systems. Maareech towed array sonar- of the torpedo. Fully indigenous system Navy and also hear from people who are based Torpedo Defence System was comprises detection, classification and going to operate the system. designed and developed by NPOL to localization systems along with multiple User defined scenarios are protect the ships of IN. types of countermeasure solutions. an excellent input as far as the The survival capability of a ship is Naval Science and Technological requirements study is concerned. The greater if the torpedo can be detected Laboratory (NSTL), the other naval broad requirements with respect to the early and also at a range more than laboratory in the Naval Systems and overall system were well understood

22 FEBRUARY 2018 www.drdo.gov.in FOCUS DRDO newsletter and an optimum concept design and configuration for the ATDS system was arrived at. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The detection system developed by NPOL comprises two sonar, namely, the Hull mounted sonar and towed array sonar for passive detection. Between them they provide panoramic detection and tracking of torpedoes. Apart from that there is an intercept sensor to characterize the active homing signature of the torpedo. Acoustic decoying is effected using two types of decoys namely the towed and expendable decoy. The decoys work in multiple modes depending on the situation. The complete wet end sensors including the towed array sonar is launched and retrieved using a hydraulically operated Maareech onboard IN Ship winch system. The onboard electronics processing system and HMI are combined in one single cabinet system which houses the front end electronics, signal processors and Display and control hardware. Industry standard Power PC’s and Multi SHARC FPP boards are used. The Maareech system incorporates advanced adaptive beam forming techniques for detection and tracking targets. The unique auto torpedo recognition algorithms clearly demarcate a torpedo target from non-torpedo target. Also intelligent soft kill decoy systems with multi-mode operational capability is built into towed and expendable decoy systems which helps to deter and decoy a possible attack on the mother ship. The expendable countermeasure system developed by NSTL consists of Fire Control System (FCS), Decoy Launcher (DL) and Expendable Torpedo detection and tracking in Maareech sonar display Decoy(ED). The sonar data after initial classification as a torpedo is being speed etc. Fire Control System (FCS) having multiple built -in safeties. Both continuously fed to the FCS system. The interfaced with Maareech towed towed and expendable decoys can work target localization using Contact Motion and hull mounted sonar, identifies in multiple modes namely, broad band analysis is being carried out by the FCS. high risk adversary and generates jammer, echo repeater and transponder Also important information recommendations for the Commanding modes. regarding the target like torpedo speed, officer of the ship regarding the safest torpedo course etc. are also computed. escape route. Also FCS computes the PROJECT INNOVATIONS FCS system also generates the escape time instants and number of decoys to AND ITS IMPACT recommendations including when to be deployed / fired. The decoys would launch the expendable decoy, direction be deployed with the command from Some key features, introduced in the of launch, own platform course and ASW Officer through Decoy Launcher operational as well as configuration of

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the laboratory. Replaying this data is like going once again to sea to evaluate a new modification/ addition made on the algorithms/software. The innovation was valuable and well accepted and from then on all sonar projects followed this methodology. The terms sonar and ASW are synonyms. So are naval scientists and ASW Officers. If Indigenous Torpedo defence has become a feasible proposition Maareech sonar processing system and winch with towed array onboard IN platform through Maareech, half the system is worth mentioning here. The results of sonar operations have of the credit goes to the officers and Hydraulic winch systems are used for to be interpreted by an operator. The sailors of Indian Navy. The men in launch and recovery of towed array link between operator and equipment uniform were always there to advise sonar systems. The winch can handle is through Man-Machine Interface us during the development phase and multiple spooling of cable and array, (MMI), and in Maareech we have the had no hesitation in demanding critical has redundant modes of operation, most modern and intuitive MMI which performance from the system. The built in safety features etc. resembles a normal desktop computer officers and sailors of INS Dunagiri, Prior to Maareech, the hardware interface. The raw data from the sensors INS Ganga and INS Gomati had a great and software architecture were are recorded during the trials and this role in realising Maareech system in its custom designed to NPOL. We had data is available for offline analysis in present form. been following configurations with customized hardware and software. There were frequent problems in this arrangement. We were using the communication links like SDLC and RS 232 interfaces for communicating sonar data. From the experience of projects like APSOH, HUMSA, Nagan etc., there was a paradigm change and improvement on both hardware and software used in project Maareech. For the first time in the history of NPOL we used standardized hardware and back panel communication. VME 64 Sonar Winch System was adopted as the standard for back panel. Network communication using standard protocols like Ethernet was introduced in Maareech. In addition, for the first time we have used Adaptive beam forming algorithms (MVDR) for detection, track and classification functions. Using MVDR, it became possible to have a fine bearing estimation for a fast moving target like torpedo. L-R: Maareech Fire Control System; Decoy Launcher and Expandable Decoy.

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PROJECT EVOLUTION Project on ‘Maareech’ was PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT sanctioned to NPOL in June 2003. Maareech system is developed and Expendable Countermeasure System installation onboard INS through a consortium approach with Systems. NSTL has also helped in Dunagiri was completed in October participation of both private and realising sonar sensors that work 2006 after which it underwent a public sector industries. M/s Bharat well with FCS system and generate series of User associated trials, which Electronics, Bengaluru, is the lead the required target information and culminated in June 2010. As per system integrator and production escape tactics. IN’s directive, installation of the two agency. Major sub-systems like winch During the early design stages, Production Grade Maareech systems system and towed array sonar are academic interactions with Indian on INS Gomati and INS Ganga was being developed by M/s Larsen & Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai, achieved in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Toubro, Mumbai and M/s Keltron Post installation, the system underwent Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Controls, Aroor, Kerala. There are 15 User Evaluation Trials (UET) as per Bangalore, and Ramaiyah College also a number of private industries the ‘Trial methodology and Acceptance of Engineering, Bengaluru helped like M/s Apar Industries, M/s Sham criteria’ promulgated by PDSR/IHQ in arriving at the optimum design Udyog, M/s Cornet Technologies, MoD (N) for proving the functionalities and configuration. Also, with respect M/s Data Patterns. etc., contributing of the system. ‘Maareech’ ATDS was to reliability studies, institutes like to development and supply of critical accepted for induction in March 2015 Centre for Reliability and STQC, sub-systems. Torpedo defence is and the system was formally handed Chennai, carried out the reliability incomplete without countermeasure over to the Indian Navy by then Hon’ble analysis for this project. Besides Raksha Mantri on 14 November 2015. systems. NSTL is providing excellent NSTL, other DRDO laboratory, support in developing and fine tuning NMRL has played key role in the Maareech is capable of detecting, sonar systems to realise a good decoy development of corrosion protection tracking, seducing, confusing and Fire Control System and Towed for all outboard equipment. decoying incoming modern and vintage torpedoes. It has a maximum towing speed of 32 knots and 10-24 knots tactical operating speed. Product- ionization of two production grade Maareech fire control system and 40 of expendable decoys have been completed by the production agency, BEL. The features of Maareech ATDS are at par with the global torpedo defence systems. In fact, Maareech system possesses detection and decoying capabilities superior to that of global systems. Also, being totally indigenous, continuous support of DRDO and Indian industry is available for up gradation of capabilities based on new requirements arising out of tactical missions. The availability of this technology, critical know-how and support within the country empowers IN and enhances self confidence in their missions. IN has currently projected requirement of ATDS systems for both Team Maareech onboard trial platform ASW and non ASW class of ships. including training systems. The case Rs 450 crore. Revenue to DRDO shall ATDS developed by NPOL would be for AON for the production systems be about 20 per cent of the project cost required for non ASW class of ships. IN is in the final stages of approval. This as ToT fee apart from royalty fees on the has projected requirement of 13 ATDS shall result in total order value of about number of systems delivered.

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Awards LifeTime Achievement Award Dr P Sivakumar, DS and Director, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai, was awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the President, SAE International and Chairman, SAE India Southern Section on 7 December, 2017 at Chennai. Shri M Khader Basha, Sc ‘G’, was awarded “Last Mile Connectivity Appreciation Award” for leadership of Chennai Division of SAE India– Southern Section by the President, SAE International and Chairman, SAE India Dr P Sivakumar receiving SAE Lifetime Achievement Award Southern Section, in the same function.

Innovation Award Combat Vehicles Research Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai, was awarded ‘SKOTCH Platinum Innovation Award’ and ‘SKOTCH Order of Merit Award’ for design and development of Landing Gear System for Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Rustom II. Shri B Arul Jothi, Sc ‘G’, received the platinum Innovation Award from Shri Sameer Kochhar, Chairman SKOTCH Group and Secretary General, CAII. The later award was received jointly by Shri B Arul Jothi and Shri NS Sekar, Sc ‘E’ from Shri Rohan Kochhar of SKOTCH Development Foundation.

SKOTCH Order of Merit Award being received by Shri B Arul Jothi and Shri NS Sekar Associate Fellowship for furthering the advancement of of Nuclear Medicine of AIAA Aerospace Science and Technology. and Allied Sciences Dr Prakash Dr Jain is also a Fellow of Aeronautical (INMAS), Delhi, with Chand Jain, Sc ‘G’, Society of India, Fellow of Telangana World Academic Defence Research Akademy of Sciences and Fellow of Championship-2018 and Development Institution of Engineers India. in advancement of Laboratory (DRDL), World Academic scientific knowledge in Hyderabad, has been Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. inducted to the grade Championship IASR recognized Dr Jubilee Purkayastha of Associate Fellow- International Agency for Standards among World’s 500 most influential Class of 2018, in the American Institute and Ratings (IASR) honoured experts in Molecular Biology and of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Dr Jubilee Purkayastha, Sc ‘D’, Institute Biotechnology for the year 2018.

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DRDO South Zone Football Tournament DRDO South Zone Football Shri SS Nagaraj, Director, LRDE, tournament. Shri Nagaraj presented Tournament was organized by inaugurated the tournament. The final the trophy to the winner and runner-up Electronics and Radar Development match was played between Aeronautical teams. Establishment (LRDE), Bengaluru, Development Establishment (ADE), during 28-29 November 2017. Bengaluru, and LRDE. LRDE won the

DRDO Central Zone Carom tournament Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Shri BHVS Narayana Murthy, OS NSTL participated in the tournament. Hyderabad, organised DRDO Central and Director, RCI, inaugurated the RCI won the Championship. DMRL was Zone Carom Tournament from tournament. Eight teams, viz., DRDL, the runner-up. 2 January 2018 to 5 January 2018. ASL, DLRL, DMRL, RCI, ITR, PXE and

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Visitors to drdo labs/estts NPOL, KOCHI Dr S Christopher, Chairman, DRDO, and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Dr Samir V Kamat, DG (NS &M), DRDO, visited Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, on 7 January 2018. Shri S Kedarnath Shenoy, OS and Director NPOL, and senior scientists of NPOL briefed the Chairman about the ongoing project activities. Dr Christopher visited important facilities at the laboratory. He also discussed export opportunities of NPOL products.

ISSA, Delhi

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane, AVSM, SM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), along with Brig Laove Verma, SM, BGS (WG and SML), Brig Satish Dahiya, Dy MS, Brig Sanjeev Dogra, Commandant WARDEC, and a team of officers visited Institute of System Studies and Analyses (ISSA), Delhi, on 18 December 2017. Shri SB Taneja, Director, ISSA, gave a brief overview on the activities of the ISSA to the visitors. Distinguished guests were also given a detailed presentation and demonstration of SAMAR, Division Level Wargame with multiple thrust level, and Army Air Defence Deployment Simulator System (A2D2S2), a software product deployed at Army Air Defence Collage, Gopalpur.

NMRL, Ambernath

Vice Adm D Prabhakar (Retd) DG, ATVP, visited Naval Materials Research Laboratory, Ambernath on 28 November 2017. Dr M Patri, Director, NMRL, presented him the progress made in ATVP projects and the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) programme.

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DRDO Harnessing Science for Peace & Security- XXIV Chapter 2: TRANSFORMATION—DEFENCE RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (1958-1969) The article is 24th in the Series of extracts of the monograph, “Defence Research & Development Organisation: 1958-1982”, by Shri RP Shenoy, former Director of Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE).

paints and transfer of technology to organization of professionals dedicated to CONSOLIDATION the industry considerably eased the the application of science and technology maintenance of seagoing vessels. The to defence. This was no mean task because Performance Balance paints based on oleo resins offered being a department of the government it corrosion-and fouling-free life of around 9 had to operate within the frame work of Sheet months and were immediately introduced government rules which did not suit Medical Research in the Services by the Navy in 1966. Anti- research and development activities. In fouling paints based on organic toxins addition, the large span of the technical Some of the important investigations instead of conventional cuprous oxide and scientific disciplines, the geographical that were carried out are, effect of and anti-corrosion paints containing separation of the laboratories and the prolonged stay at high altitudes on magnesium were also developed. primitive communication infrastructure physiological parameters, acclimatization Another significant contribution was the impeded free flow of information to cold and altitude, tolerance and development of a cathodic protection necessary for a new organization rationalization of military food rations system based on aluminium metal alloy to cohere. In spite of these factors, under different operational environments, anodes for protecting the hulls of naval Dr S Bhagavantam with Major General establishment of sound procedures in ships from corrosion. These contributions JR Samson as Chief Controller R&D radiation safety and radiation hygiene. led to the Navy designating the NMRL and Dr V Ranganathan as Deputy Chief Further, a one year post graduate as the agency for formulating national Scientist, steered the DRDO skilfully in diploma course in collaboration with specifications for paints to be used by the the firm direction of applied research and Delhi University was started. It had the Navy. development for meeting defence needs. distinction of being the first such course By the end of the first decade of DRDO, anywhere in the world. the laboratories in the organisation were Psychological Research at different state of preparedness to move Missiles Important investigations carried away from routine tasks towards more The development activities included out relating to psychological tests were, innovative and challenging assignments. missiles and its components. The development of psychometric tests for The status of readiness depended on the components taken up for design and assessing leadership potentiality in rate of change in each technology, quality development were gyroscopes and Service Officers, psycho-dynamics of and capacity of industrial infrastructure of accelerometers. In addition, the design and courage in operational contexts, selection the country and the quality of manpower development of rockets up to a diameter of technical trades in the Army, effects of that was transferred from TDE and of of 125 mm was attempted. ‘A wire-guided high altitude and low temperatures on those that were subsequently recruited. antitank missile’ was developed and nearly mental performance, scales for assessment However, some of the DRDO laboratories 400 guided flights were carried including of flying failures in Air Force pilot training, specifically in electronics, made the switch 100 flight tests as part of User trials. new schemes for administration of PAB from import substitution of equipment tests at the Air Force Selection Boards, and to development and delivering of Naval R&D aptitude tests for categorization of cadet contemporary solutions for the Services. trainees into technical and non-technical Innovation was in evidence in many of The main thrust has been towards groups. Experiments were conducted to those solutions because they differed in design and development of items and determine the optimum duration of watch form, fit and function and were not replicas processes for the Navy. In the area of for radar plotters and ASDIC operators, of what was available abroad. The next devices and systems, sonar range finder, and to devise an improved procedure of twelve years will be more eventful because monitor panels for fire control systems branch formation of artificer apprentices the impact of rapid changes taking place and a sonobuoy were successfully designed in the Indian Navy. in the landscape of technologies and of and developed. The requirement of the the step up in activities to contemporary Navy for the sonobuoy was met by pilot systems development. This would be plant production. On the material side, the Summing Up a challenge and an opportunity for the successful development of anti-corrosion In the twelve years after its formation, DRDO. and anti-fouling heavy duty underwater DRDO was transformed into a cohesive To be continued...

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The then Prime Minister Smt Indira Gandhi evincing interest in DRDO Product

Smt Indira Gandhi and the then Raksha Mantri R Venkataraman being briefed by Dr Raja Ramanna the then SA to RM

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