A Monthly Bulletin of Defence Research nEWSLETTER and Development Organisation

www.drdo.gov.in april 2018 | volume 38 | issue 4

RUstom-2 tested successfully in Users’ configuration

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NAG Ready for induction 05 Events 07 Skill development programme 06 Focus 18

Hrd activities 22

Sports rounds up 27

Visits 28

DRDO SERIES 29

DRDO in press 31

Down the Memory 32 Lane

2 April 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 Managing Editor: B Nityanand; Editor: Manoj Kumar Editorial Assistance: Biak Tangpua and Naresh 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 Dear Friends, S, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE); Smt MR Bhuvaneswari, Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS); Smt Faheema AGJ, The importance of ‘Brand and Image’ building of DRDO is a continuous Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR); Ms Tripty Rani process. We have seen the brand DRDO touching new horizons in recent Bose, Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC); times. Maintaining the reputation and enhancing it further would require Smt Josephine Nirmala M, Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE); Shri Kiran G, Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE); each one of us to burn midnight oil. This seems to be the right opportunity Shri KM Veerabhadra, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment to obtain what we desire and reach our aim of making DRDO the top brand (LRDE); Dr Vishal Kesari, Microwave Tube Research & Development in the world. Nothing is impossible as inside us there is great strength to Centre (MTRDC); Chandigarh: Dr HS Gusain, Snow & Avalanche Study face new challenges and come out with flying colours. The entire country is Establishment (SASE); Shri Dinesh Kumar, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL); Chennai: Shri PD Jayaram, Combat Vehicles watching us with great hope and it’s our moral responsibility to keep that Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE); Dehradun: Shri hope alive. Abhai Mishra, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL); Shri JP Singh, Instruments Research & Development Establishment DRDO Initiative of Women Augmenting Services, ‘DIWAS-2018’, (IRDE); Delhi: Shri Ashutosh Bhatnagar, Centre for Personnel Talent was organized with much fanfare to celebrate the International Women’s Management (CEPTAM); Dr Rajendra Singh, Centre for Fire, Explosive Day at DIHAR, Leh. Women scientists have contributed immensely in all & Environment Safety (CFEES); Dr Dipti Prasad, Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS); Dr Dolly Bansal, Defence Institute spheres of development in DRDO and niche a special place for themselves. of Psychological Research (DIPR); Shri Navin Soni, Institute of Nuclear Incidentally, with no representation in the top DRDO Management Council Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS); Shri Anurag Pathak, Institute (DMC) two years back, it’s heartening to note that today we have 33 per for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA); Dr Indu Gupta, Laser Science & cent women scientists in DMC as against about 15 per cent of women Technology Centre (LASTEC); Ms Noopur Shrotriya, Scientific Analysis Group (SAG); Dr Rupesh Kumar Chaubey, Solid State Physics Laboratory scientists at all levels in DRDO, showing their tremendous progress and (SSPL); Gwalior: Shri RK Srivastava, Defence R&D Establishment dedication. Well done and keep up the good tempo. (DRDE); Haldwani: Dr Atul Grover, Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER); Hyderabad: Shri Hemant Kumar, Advanced Systems India Science Congress and Pride of India Exhibition-2018 held in Laboratory (ASL); Shri Pramod K Jha, Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS); Manipur made the North-East states realize the glimpse of our dedication Dr JK Rai, Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG); to the nation. It would further nurture the hidden talent in seven sister Shri JP Singh, Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS); states to join our esteemed organisation. “DefExpo-2018”, being held in Shri ARC Murthy, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL); Dr Manoj Kumar Jain, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory Chennai during April, would pave new paths for us to traverse and we are (DMRL); Dr K Nageswara Rao, Defence Research & Development eagerly looking forward to its success. Laboratory (DRDL); Shri N Venkatesh, Research Centre Imarat (RCI); Jagdalpur: Dr Gaurav Agnihotri, SF Complex (SFC); Jodhpur: Shri In DRDO@60, ‘DRUSE’ has received good response, showcasing Ravindra Kumar, Defence Laboratory (DL); Kanpur: Shri AK Singh, the Robotics talent of our country and I am sanguine, the top selected Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment entries would be worth the efforts. This would further give a boost to our (DMSRDE); Kochi: Shri S Radhakrishnan, Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL); Leh: Dr Dorjey Angchok, Defence commitment for quality research and development in our primary role. Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR); Mussoorie: Dr Gopa It’s noteworthy that the entire DRDO@60 events are being designed and B Choudhury, Institute of Technology Management (ITM); Mysuru: organised by the Directorate of Public Interface (DPI), DRDO HQ, and Dr M Palmurugan and Shri NV Nagraj, Defence Food Research Young Scientists of DRDO at Delhi Zone, showing a perfect professional Laboratory (DFRL); Pune: Dr (Mrs) JA Kanetkar, Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE); Dr Vijay Pattar, Defence approach. Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT); Shri AM Devale, High Friends, we know the ill effects of global warming. It is our moral Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL); Shri SS Arole, Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) [R&DE (E)]; Tezpur: obligations to ensure that the lights and other electrical appliances are Dr Jayshree Das, Defence Research Laboratory (DRL); Visakhapatnam: switched off, when not in use; it could be a great service to the mankind, Dr (Mrs) V Vijaya Sudha, Naval Science & Technological Laboratory apart from saving the electricity for use where it may be needed the most. (NSTL) Can we move towards a brighter future? Think…

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www.drdo.gov.in April 2018 3 Innovation DRDO Successfully flight Tests Rustom-2 in User configuration The flight assumes significance due to the fact that this is the first flight in user configuration with higher power engine.

RDO successfully flew its reconnaissance (ISR) roles for the Communication Systems) Ms J Rustom-2, a medium altitude armed forces with an endurance Manjula and other senior scientists Dlong-endurance (MALE) un- of 24 hours. The UAV is capable witnessed the test flight and manned aerial vehicle, on 25 February of carrying different combinations congratulated the team Rustom. 2018 at its Aeronautical Test Range of payloads like synthetic aperture The UAV has been designed (ATR) at Chalakere at Chitradurga. radar, electronic intelligence systems and developed by Aeronautical This flight assumes significance due and situational awareness payloads. Development Establishment (ADE), to the fact that this is the first flight in Chairman DRDO and Secretary Bengaluru and aerospace major user configuration with higher power Department of Defence R&D Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and engine. All test parameters were nor- (DDR&D) Dr S Christopher, Director Bharat Electronics Ltd to fulfil the mal. General (Aeronautical Systems) requirements of the Indian Army, Rustom-2 is being developed Dr CP Ramanarayanan, Director Navy and the Air Force. to carry out surveillance and General (Electronics and

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NAG Ready for Induction

nti Tank Guided Missiles 4 km and up to 7 km, respectively. (ATGM), Nag, was successfully Salient Features It is equipped with many advanced Aflight-tested on 28 February technologies including the indigenous 2018 in desert conditions against þþ Third-generation, fire-and- IIR seeker with integrated avionics, a two tank targets at different ranges forget missile capability possessed by only few nations and timings. NAG ATGM has been in the world. þ developed indigenously by DRDO. þ Advanced passive homing Nag has ‘Top attack’ and ‘Front Flight tests of the missile have once guidance Attack’ capabilities and can defeat again proved its capability. With this, þþ High single-shot kill proba- the heaviest type of armour including the developmental trials of the missile bility ‘reactive’ and ‘composite’ armour of have been completed and it is now the futuristic main battle tanks. IIR ready for induction. þþ Day and night operational Seeker of the Missile provides day and Director General (Missiles and capabilities night operational capabilities against Strategic Systems) Dr G Satheesh low silhouette tanks, both static and fast moving. Reddy, said that with the successful The anti-tank guided missile test flights, the technologies can be launched from both land- Chairman, DRDO and Secretary, pertaining to ATGM to engage targets and air-based platforms. The DDR&D Dr S Christopher, in different conditions have been strike range of the land variant and congratulated the team NAG for the established. air variant of the missile is up to achievement.

www.drdo.gov.in April 2018 5 Skill development programme Chairman DRDO lays Foundation for Skill Development Centre

o promote Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Pradhan Mantri TKaushal Vikas Yojana, Chairman DRDO and Secretary DDR&D Dr S Christopher laid the foundation stone of a Skill Development Centre at Pilkhuwa, UP, on 11 February 2018. DRDO’s Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) will manage the Pilkhuwa Centre and impart the training. Dr Chitra Rajagopal, DG (SAM), DRDO HQ, Directors from the DRDO establishments, and Chief Construction Engineer (R&D), North, were present on the occasion.

The centre, spread in an area of The training courses would include test and evaluation facilities for Fire 23.8 acres, aims at skill development short- and long-term programmes Extinguishing Agents and Systems, in the field of integrated safety, fire leading to certificate and PG Diploma Real Scale Simulation and Validation, and disaster management, and allied in Integrated Safety and Fire Fire Protection Systems, Fire subjects by adopting state-of-the- Engineering. The curriculum would art technology. The target group Protection Suit Evaluation, Water include extensive practicals and live for the skill development are the Mist Simulation, Wind Tunnel, and demonstrations and would be fully personnel from the DRDO, Army, Shock Tube Testing will also be set up residential with appropriate boarding Navy, Air Force, Ordnance Factories, for evaluation before acceptance for Coast Guard and the inter-service and lodging facilities. introduction into the tri-services and organisations. In addition, NABL accredited other MoD establishments.

6 April 2018 www.drdo.gov.in EVENTS DRDO newsletter DRDO Celebrates National Science Day ational Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each Nyear to mark the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Indian physicist Sir Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928. Dr Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery. The objective of celebrating NSD is to spread a message about the importance of science used in the daily life of the people. The event is now celebrated all over the country in schools, colleges, universities and other academic, scientific, technical, medical and research institutions. The theme of this year’s NSD was “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future.” DRDO, like every year, celebrated the day with great enthusiasm. Scientific Release of DRDO Science Spectrum lectures/talks by invited guests and and ‘Design and Implementation of of the seminal work on ‘Raman Effect’ DRDO scientists were organized by the Lightweight Cryptographic Algorithm and celebration a symbol of our continual DRDO labs/estts at their respective for Secure Transmission of CDT’ by quest for scientific and technological places. Shri CK Rajak, Sc ‘D’ from Integrated excellence. She encouraged scientists to Defence Science Forum (DSF) Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, and work hard and bring higher laurels for in Delhi, organized DRDO National ‘Fluorosurfactants in Fire Fighting the organisation. Science Day Oration on ‘Bridging Foam: Status and their Environmental DRDO Science Spectrum—a Academic R&D with Product Assessment were delivered by the compilation of the scientific orations Innovation—A Few Case Studies and DRDO scientists. delivered by the scientists to celebrate Way Forward’ by Prof. V Ramagopal Prof. Ramagopal in his scholarly the NSD—brought out by the Rao, Director, IIT Delhi. Dr Chitra oration spoke about Sir CV Raman and Defence Scientific Information and Rajgopal, DS and DG (SAM), DRDO, his discovery and highlighted the current Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr status of the Indian R&D. He praised Delhi, was released by DG (SAM) and AK Singh, OS and Director, Institute for the Indian researcher for the fact that Dr Alka Suri, Director, DESIDOC. DG Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences India ranks 5th in the world in terms of (SAM) also gave away the NSD Oration (INMAS) and Convener DSF, and Shri research output. Regretting the lack of Medal and Certificates to the scientists Sanjay Pal, Director, Admin & SQR commercialisation of research output, he who presented orations at the function and Secretary DSF, were present on the exhorted both research establishments and also to the Delhi-based scientists occasion. and R&D fraternity to work hard and who presented NSD orations at their To mark the occasion, scientific address the problem. Highlighting the respective labs. lectures on ‘Synthesis of Iron Oxide need of a product-oriented research, The following DRDO labs also Coated Hollow Polymethylmetacrylate he praised Indian Institute of Science celebrated the NSD. Microspheres for Removal of Iron (IISc), Bengaluru and IIT Mumbai from Water’ by Shri Dhiraj Dutta, Sc for jointly building a nano fabrication ANURAG, Hyderabad facility. Dr Ramgopal also accentuated ‘C’ from Defence Research Laboratory On this occasion, Prof. D Narayana on the importance of multi-disciplinary (DRL), Tezpur; ‘Development of Rao, School of Physics, University of research and presented some of the Functional Materials and Processes Hyderabad, and Raja Ramanna Fellow inventions created as a result. for MEMS Devices’ by Dr E was the Chief Guest and delivered Dr Chitra Rajgopal, in her speech, Varadarajan, Sc ‘E’ from Research the guest talk on ‘New Materials and described the NSD as a commemoration and Innovation Centre, Chennai; Techniques for Photonic Applications’.

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The programme began with Science Research Foundation, Pune, was the Expendable Multi-octave Full Duplex Day address by Dr JVR Sagar, Director, Chief Guest for the function. He gave Active Countermeasure System for ANURAG. Shri M Madhava Kumar, a talk on “The Air we Breathe and Artificial Target Generation”. She Sc ‘F’, delivered the NSD Oration on its Impact on Our Health.” Director presented a novel full duplex, miniature, ‘Silicon Quantum Photonics’. Prof. ARDE presented the NSD Medal and expendable active countermeasure Rao presented the NSD Medal and the Certificate to Shri Satyam Swarup. system, which has been designed, Certificate to Shri M Madhava Kumar. fabricated and tested successfully at Prizes were given to the winners of the ASL to facilitate deception, delayed Science Day Quiz, Slogan and Essay discrimination and target acquisition Competition. by long range threat radars, thereby causing reduction in kill probability and enemy resource depletion. Dr Tessy Thomas awarded NSD Medal and Commendation Certificate to Smt Pummy Ratna.

ASL, Hyderabad ARDE, Pune Dr Tessy Thomas, DS and Director Shri Satyam Swarup, Sc ‘C’, delivered Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), the NSD Oration on “Development of Hyderabad, addressed the gathering. 30 mm EM Gun Launcher in ARDE”. Smt Pummy Ratna, Sc ‘E’, delivered Dr Sundeep Salvi, Director, Chest NSD Oration on “Highly Miniaturized

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CABS, Bengaluru Dr Debashish Deb, Sc ‘F’, Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), delivered the NSD Oration on “Waveform Diversity of MIMO Radar.”

CAIR, BENGALURU Shri Shibumon Alampatta, Sc ‘D’, delivered the Science Day oration on “Engineering a Geographical Information System for Military his talk, he highlighted new processing develop scientific temperament among Application.” It covered fundamentals technologies used for the preservation seniors and juniors. Shri Amitesh of Geographical Information System of food. Dr RK Sharma, Director, DFRL Pratap Singh, Sc ’D’, delivered the NSD (GIS) and requirements for engineering presented NSD Medal and Citation to Oration on “Development of TNSTAD.” a GIS for military application. Dr Natarajan Gopalan. In the run up to the celebration, Smt Manimozhi Theodore, Director, Science Quiz, Essay Writing, Technical Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Paper Presentation and Debate were Robotics (CAIR) presented the Science INMAS, Delhi organised during 16-26 February 2018. Day Medallion and Certificate to Dr Sudhir Chandna, Sc ‘G’, The best performers in each activity Shri Shibumon Alampatta. delivered NSD Oration on “Dousing the Fire Within: Newly Discovered were awarded with cash prizes and ‘Smart’ Radioprotective Signaling certificates. Mechanisms.” In this seminal study presented by him, he and his LRDE, Bengaluru team have been able to delineate Shri P Radhakrishna, Officiating multiple mechanisms of biological Director, Electronics and Radar radioprotection that were not yet Development Establishment (LRDE), understood. He was presented NSD inaugurated the function and brought Medal and Certificate by DG (SAM), out the importance of the Day. DRDO, at Bhagvantham Auditorium. Shri S Mani, Sc ‘F’, delivered the NSD Oration on “Indigenous Realisation of LASTEC, Delhi Large Antenna Structures and Critical DESIDOC, Delhi Laser Science and Technology Mechanical Components for Long Range Radars.” Defence Scientific Information and Centre (LASTEC) organized NSD Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), oration on “Optics for Laser-based Delhi, organised NSD with scientific Systems” by Shri Rahul Bhatt, spirit. Smt Vinod Kumari Sharma, Sc ‘F’. The oration covered a brief history, Sc ‘F’, delivered the NSD Oration on from design to test and integration with “Scholarly Communication through the main system, and various other Defence Science Journal.” She aspects critical for the performance of explained various forms of scientific the laser-based systems. It also focused communication, basics and the skills on the futuristic needs of optics for high of scholarly writing. Smt Sharma was power lasers. presented NSD Medal and Certificate by DG (SAM), DRDO, at a function held HEMRL, Pune to commemorate NSD at Bhagvantham High Energy Materials Research Auditorium. Laboratory (HEMRL), celebrated NSD MTRDC, Bengaluru Shri Santhosh Kumar Kedige, DFRL, Mysuru with great enthusiasm and fervour. Prof. INN Namboothiri from IIT, Mumbai, Sc ‘D’, delivered NSD Oration on Dr Natarajan Gopalan, Sc ‘F‘, delivered an inspiring keynote address. ‘Explosive Electron Emitters for delivered the NSD Oration on “Recent Shri KPS Murthy, OS and Director, High Power Microwave Devices’. He Development on Food Technology”. In HEMRL, exhorted the scientists to explained the science of extracting very

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Integrated Approach for Management nature as the biggest deceptor, he said of Antifouling Agents.” we need ways to understood science by Students from nearby 16 schools demystifying nature. participated in the science quiz, oration Shri Rajgopal, Sc ‘F’, ADE, gave competition and science exhibition an overview on the Medium Altitude organised as a part of the celebrations. Long Endurance Unmanned Air Vehicle “TAPAS BH-201.” Sharing NPOL, Kochi his experience, he emphasized on the Shri Praveen Naresh, Sc ‘F’, delivered ever expanding horizon of science to the NSD Oration on “Role of Microwave deliver technologies for tomorrow and Satellites in Detection of Submerged underlined the test facilities created as Objects.” As part of the celebration, an offset of the project. high currents of the order of few kilo an invited talk on “Recent Trends in Amperes from explosive emitters like Ceramics and Advanced Materials” by velvet and carbon fiber cathodes. Dr K Muraleedharan, Director, Central Dr Sudhir Kamath, OS and Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Director, Microwave Tube Research Kolkata was also organized. and Development Centre (MTRDC), The latest issue of the Techno addressed the gathering and emphasized Managerial Journal of NPOL ‘ASWINI’ the importance of working towards was released on the occasion. basic science along with technologies for development of futuristic devices. He presented NSD Medal and Certificate to the orator.

NMRL, Ambernath The celebration was marked by the RCI, Hyderabad august presence and inspirational words Shri Jitendra J Jadhav, Director, of the Chief Guest, Dr J Narayana Das, NAL, was the Chief Guest at the to NMRL fraternity. Director, NMRL, inaugural function and delivered a Dr M Patri, in his address stressed on lecture on “Current Trends in Aircraft the quest for science for technology Technology.” Prof. Ashwin Gumaste, development. The celebrations also IIT Bombay, was the Guest of Honour. saw lectures delivered by two young Shri BHVS Narayana Murthy, OS and NMRL scientists on the prospective Director, RCI, in his address, spoke research areas. Dr MJ Mendki, Sc ’E’, about science and technology for delivered NSD Oration on the topic “An Office of the DG (Aero) sustainable future. Shri DK Ghosh, The Office of Director General Sc ‘E’, delivered the NSD Oration on (Aero), Bengaluru, celebrated National “Helicopters and Weapon Delivery.” Science Day with great ardor on 28 February 2018. Dr P N Tengli, Sc ‘G’, Director, Admin & SQR, in his opening address emphasized on the need to popularize S&T for human welfare. Prof. PR Mahapatra, DRDO Chair, in his presentation on ‘Deception in Defence’, casted light on using deception as a tool for self-protection and to inflict damage to the enemy. Describing

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DRDO organised DIWAS-2018 to celebrate International Women’s Day inister for Ladakh Affairs and agro-animal fresh food supply to army ushered them for a brighter India, Cooperative, Govt of Jammu deputed at high altitude through civil- where larger number of women would Mand Kashmir Shri Chhering military interface. He also appreciated be playing leadership roles. Dorjay, inaugurated the national DRDO’s efforts in establishing the The aim of the workshop was to workshop on “DRDO Initiative of Extreme Altitude Research Centre celebrate the role of women in nation Women Augmenting Services (DIWAS (EARC) at Chang La at 17,664 feet building and commitment to create –2018)” organised to celebrate the altitude. a gender neutral work environment International Women’s Day (IWD) Dr S Christopher, in his address, to facilitate skill development and at Defence Institute of High Altitude complimented the DRDO’s women enhancement among women across Research (DIHAR), the Leh-based scientists for their glorious work and the globe. Around 300 delegates from premier Life Science laboratory of dedicated service to the nation. He diverse backgrounds attended the DRDO. Shri Thupstan Tsewang, appreciated that Indian women are workshop. Ms Aparna Kumar, DIG, Member of Parliament, Ladakh; shining in all spheres at national and ITBP; Ms Chitra Ramakrishna, Former Shri Dorjay Motup, Chief Executive international arena and expressed MD and CEO, NSE and Dr Pratibha Councillor, LAHDC; Dr S Christopher, hope that the trend would see better Jolly, Principal, Miranda College, Chairman DRDO and Secretary, achievements in times to come. Delhi University were prominent Department of Defence R&D; Lt Gen Dr S Christopher also released Life among others who graced the occasion. SK Upadhyay, GOC Fire & Fury Corps; Science Journal, brought out by The following DRDO labs/estts also Dr Tsering Ladol, one of the pioneers Defence Scientific Information and celebrated IWD at their respective of women’s health in Ladakh, and Dr Documentation Centre (DESDIOC), places. OP Chaurasia, Director, DIHAR, were Delhi, and visited a technical exhibition present on this occasion. organised to showcase the R&D ASL, Hyderabad In his inaugural address, achievements of Life Sciences Cluster Smt Sheena Rani, Sc ‘G’, Vice Shri Chhering Dorjay said that women to facilitate operational support at high Chairperson, Advanced Systems in DRDO have been tirelessly working altitude. Laboratory (ASL) Women Cell, with devotion, determination and Dr Shashi Bala Singh, DS and DG delivered the welcome address. Dr soldierly dedication and providing Life Sciences, DRDO, and Chairperson Tessy Thomas, DS and Director, ASL, technological solutions. He appreciated of “DIWAS-2018”, in her address, in her address, emphasized on the the R&D efforts of DIHAR to facilitate congratulated the participants and importance of gender equality and

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said that every child should be treated the development of women. The delivered by Dr Sarita Patil on “Health, equally and should be provided with Chief Guest called for giving equal Diet and Naturopathy”. equal opportunities. Chief Guest Dr P importance to the girl child in terms of Raghu Ram, Director and Consultant food, job selection, social equality, etc. RCI, Hyderabad Surgeon, KIMS-USHA Lakshmi Centre, Presentations and poems were recited Smt Sailaja Kiran, MD, Margadarsi gave an awareness talk on “ABC of by the women employees on different Chit Fund was the Chief Guest and Breast Health” and elucidated that aspects of women. Mementoes were Dr Lakshmi Newton, Founder, Life women should be aware of their health presented to all the participants by the Research Academy and Smt Kaumudi and must remain updated with the latest Chief Guest. Nagaraju, Founder Director, Learning technologies available for treating any Space Move the Wheel Foundation were health issues. All the women employees NMRL, Ambernath Guest of Honour and Special Guest, actively participated in the interactive The day-long celebration commenced respectively, at the IWD celebration game session conducted by the Women with an address by Director, NMRL, at Research Centre Imarat (RCI). Cell. Dr M Patri, wherein he congratulated Distinguished guests appreciated the entire female workforce of NMRL DL, Jodhpur RCI Women’s contributions in the and encouraged them to bring more area of missile R&D. Smt Shashikala Smt Vandana Singhvi, Additional laurels to the laboratory. Chief Guest, Sinha, Project Director, AAD Missile, Divisional Commissioner, Jodhpur, Ms Bithika Basu, Senior. DGM, L&T was felicitated for her significant was the Chief Guest of the IWD Defence, enlightened the audience with contributions towards BMD programme. celebration function at Defence the great strides that women have taken Speaking on the occasion, Shri BHVS Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ). in every walk of life. She laid emphasis Narayana Murthy, Director, RCI, Dr Anuradha Bera, Sc ‘E’, OiC DLJ on the utilization of women power for complimented the stellar contributions Women Cell, presented history and complete and fast national growth. of women employees at RCI and urged significance of IWD. Dr SR Vadera, A booklet on “Sexual Harassment of them to motivate young girls at various Director, DLJ, in his address, described Women in Workplace” was released for academic institutes to pursue careers in education, awareness, self-realization creating awareness for safe and secure science and technology. and yearning as the four pillars for environment. An interactive talk was

Clockwise from top left: IWD celebrations at ASL, Hyderabad; DL Jodhpur; NMRL, Ambernath and at RCI, Hyderabad.

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11th International Conference on High Energy Materials leventh International High the areas of explosives, pyrotechnics Speaking on the occasion, Shri V Energy Materials Conference and propellants. He also brought out Udaya Bhaskar, stressed the need for Eand Exhibition on “Emerging important research work going all leveraging indigenization efforts in Trends in High Performance HEMs over the world in the area of green the area of propellants, explosives and —Insensitivity and Green Energetic synthesis, green propellant ingredients pyrotechnics for missile applications. He Materials” held at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and insensitive explosive molecules. briefed about the role of BDL in serving Golden Jubilee Auditorium, Armament He appreciated the participation of the nation through development, Estate, NDA Road, Pashan, Pune, was industry, academia and R&D institutes integration and production of the inaugurated by Dr G Satheesh Reddy, for the development of systems and missiles. He stressed the need for a Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri technologies of HEMs and added on closer interaction between DRDO and Director General (MSS), DRDO. Globalisation coupled with “Make in and BDL to meet the requirements of Shri V Udaya Bhaskar, Chairman, India” initiatives have indeed promoted advanced weapons and platforms for Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), the Public Sector and Private Industry to Indian armed forces. Hyderabad, was the Guest of Honour at participate, not only in the development The keynote address by Shri PK the inaugural function. Shri PK Mehta, but also in research activities, especially Mehta elucidated various utilities of DS and Director General (ACE), DRDO, in the areas of High Energy Materials HEMs in missiles, armaments, naval delivered the keynote address. The and associated systems. and aeronautical systems. He brought conference was organized under the In his inaugural speech, Dr G out various high performance-high aegis of High Energy Materials Society Satheesh Reddy spoke about the energy materials developed and the of India (HEMSI). evolution of HEMs and the need of high need to develop advanced molecules, Dr RK Pandey, Sc ‘G’, Convener specific impulse propellants. He asked in future. He also expressed the need of of the conference, welcomed the participants to take up the challenge triangular interaction among academia, august gathering and emphasised on and work out a roadmap. Dr Reddy also industry and DRDO and the work on effective utilization of the platform stressed on the need of self-reliance in eco-friendly propellants based on HAN among researchers, industry, academic the vital field of HEMs and cohesive and ADN to reduce carbon footprint. institutions and scholars. efforts for the development of novel Abstract proceedings, Souvenir, Delivering presidential address, Shri technologies through international Proceedings of Full paper were released. KPS Murthy, OS and Director HEMRL collaboration and co-development. He Two foreign nationals and four Indians, and President HEMSI, brought out also asked industries to develop various who have contributed significantly for the genesis and the charter of duties process equipment and facilities for the growth of HEMs, were conferred of the HEM Society. He presented a bulk as well as mass production of with Honorary Fellowship. Various brief on progress made especially in propellants and explosives. HEM Awards were also distributed.

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During the three-days conference, and pyrotechnics. A total of 272 papers to showcase their products, capabilities, HEM-fraternity from all over the world were presented in oral and poster facilities and technologies related discussed the current and future trends sessions. The conference also provided to HEMs. More than 30 industries in the area of propellants, explosives a platform to various Indian industries exhibited their core-competences. International Conference on Advances in Control & Optimization of Dynamical Systems

RDO organized the 3rd representatives participated in the learning systems to make our aerospace International Federation of conference. vehicles cost-effective and state-of-the- DAutomatic Control (IFAC) Speaking on the occasion, art. Integrated, miniaturized avionics ‘International Conference on Advances Dr Christopher emphasized on the and smart sensors will be the backbone in Control and Optimization of importance of control and guidance for futuristic aerospace and defence Dynamical Systems (ACODS-2018)’ technologies in both civil as well as systems.” in collaboration with ACDOS, the defence sectors. Underlining the Prof. Frank Allgower, President, national member organization of IFAC developments in the areas of Control, IFAC Austria, highlighted the activities at Hyderabad, on 18 February 2018. Guidance and Dynamical Systems, of the IFAC and complimented the Dr S Christopher, Chairman, DRDO Chairman DRDO articulated paradigm contributions of ACDOS India. Prof. and Secretary, DDR&D; Dr G Satheesh shift in Defence R&D capabilities of Ramkalyan Ayyagari, President, Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha the India and said, “Futuristic weapon ACDOS India, said that it has been a Mantri and DG, Missiles and Strategic systems will be smart, intelligent, continuous endeavour of the society to Systems, DRDO; Prof. Frank Allgower, complex and technologically advanced. nurture the controls community in our IFAC President; Dr BN Suresh, To meet the requirements of several country to align it with the international President Indian National Academy aerospace and defence programmes of standards. of Engineering; Shri MSR Prasad, national significance, need of the hour is Many globally renowned control Director, DRDL; Dr Tessy Thomas, the development of innovative guidance and guidance experts including Director, ASL; Shri BHVS Narayana schemes and control algorithms.” Dr PK Menon, Chairman & CEO, Murthy, Director RCI; Prof Ramkalyan Dr Satheesh Reddy in his address Optimal Synthesis Inc., Prof Reza Ayyagari, President ACDOS, India said, “Synergetic efforts of R&D Moheimani, University of Texas, Prof along with other eminent academicians, institutes, academia and industries Sarah Spurgeon, University College scientists, industry partners were have enabled our country to achieve of London, Prof Min-JeaTahk, Korea present during the inaugural session self-reliance on many technological Advanced Institute of S&T delivered of the event. More than 500 students, fronts. Technologies have been evolving the Plenary and the Invited talks during engineers, academicians and industry quickly and focus on smart, adaptive and the conference. RAISING DAY celebrations DEAL, Dehradun were conferred to the employees by DEAL employees in the evening. It was Dr RS Pundir, Director, DEAL, on this inaugurated by Mrs and Dr Pundir. The efence Electronics Applications occasion. talent of the DEAL was at full bloom Laboratory (DEAL) celebrated As a part of the Annual Day during the function. The programme Dits Annual Day on 23 February celebration, various sports events were included classical dances, Garhwali 2018 with great enthusiasm and fervour. organised. The day culminated with a dance and songs, Kavi Sammelan, etc. Laboratory-level DRDO Awards cultural programme presented by the

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INMAS, Delhi well as other security agencies. Shri RK Various employee engagement Jain appreciated the efforts of INMAS and team building activities were nstitute of Nuclear Medicine and in imparting training to military and organised for the INMAS employees Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi, paramilitary forces in field of CBRN and their families. A colourful cultural Icelebrated its 57th Annual Day on Defence. The Chief Guest presented programme was also presented by the 13 February 2018. Lt Gen Sarath Chand, Laboratory-level DRDO Awards and team INMAS. PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, Vice Chief Cash Awards to meritorious employees. of the Army Staff, was the Chief Guest and Shri RK Jain, Member Secretary NDMA, was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Directors from DRDO HQ and various labs, INMAS ex-employees and family members were present during the function. The function saw the culmination of a fortnight long scientific, societal, sporting and cultural activities held at the institute. Dr AK Singh, OS and Director, INMAS, welcomed the guests and highlighted the recent achievements of the laboratory and shared its future vision especially in the areas of combat casualty, CBRN research, radiation biology and molecular imaging. Lt Gen Sarath Chand, in his address, appreciated the contribution of INMAS and stressed on strengthening CBRNE training facilities for Armed Force as

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R&DE (E), Pune DRDO, was also present on the Director of R&DE (E). occasion. Dr Christopher inaugurated esearch and Development Engineers’ Edifice—an exhibition hall As a part of the Annual Day Establishment (Engineers) to display the development carried out celebrations, Aga Memorial R[R&DE (E)], Pune, celebrated its in R&DE (E) for more than 50 years. To 56th Annual Day on 9 February 2018. Lecture on ‘ISRO Challenges mark the day, various events like walk Dr S Christopher, Chairman, DRDO and in Space Transportation’ by for Swachh Bharat, Art Exhibition, Secretary Department of Defence R&D, Dr Suresh Naik, former Group Director, Photograph Exhibition, sports activities was the Chief Guest of the function. SAC-Ahmedabad, was organised in and open day for families of employees Shri PK Mehta, DS and DG (ACE), honour of Brig. Aga, the founder were organised.

HEMRL, Pune In addition, Cash Awards and and runners-up of sports events by Commendation Certificates were also Dr RK Pandey, Sc ‘G’. igh Energy Materials Research distributed to the employees for their To mark the occasion, HEMRL Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, outstanding performance by Dr Manoj contributed a cheque of Rs. 50000 to Hcelebrated its 110th Lab Raising Gupta, OS and Shri DK Kankane, the Dean of Queen Mary’s Technical Day on 1 March 2018 in a befitting Sc ‘G’. Prizes were also given to winners Institute for disabled soldiers. manner. Dr KM Rajan, DS and Director, ARDE, Pune, Shri Sangam Sinha, GM, MSC, Begdewadi, and Smt Y Sobha, IDAS, JCDA, graced the function. As a part of Annual Day celebrations, tricolour balloons were released by the Shri KPS Murthy, OS and Director, HEMRL, and guests. Shri Murthy, in his address, highlighted the various achievements of HEMRL during the past year and motivated the employees to work hard and take HEMRL to new heights. He also distributed Laboratory–level DRDO Awards to meritorious employees. Employees who completed 25 years of service were also felicitated by the Director.

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cfees Exhibits Safety products at Morena in Madhya Pradesh RDO organised an exhibition products developed for fire, explosive Demilitarisation Plant for Disposal of of its products developed and environment safety. Unserviceable Ammunition. Dindigenously at district The exhibits in the area of fire safety The exhibits in the area of Morena in Madhya Pradesh on included posters and models on Low environment safety included posters 26 February 2018. The exhibition was Pressure Twin Fluid Water Mist Fire as well samples on metal oxide nano- inaugurated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Suppression System, Fire Suppression particles for removal of hazardous and Smt Nirmala Sitaraman. Shri Shivraj Gel, Portable Hand-held and Backpack toxic contaminants, Photo-degradable Singh Chauhan, Hon’ble Chief Water Mist System, Emergency Escape Polymers for use as packaging materials Minister of Madhya Pradesh, and Chute, Aluminised Fire Approach and at high altitude, new organic molecules Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister Fire Proximity Suit and Lightweight to be used as HALON alternatives of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj Fire Proximity Suit. and National Halon Banking and and Mines, Govt of India, were present The exhibits in the area of explosive Management and a working model during the inaugural function. safety included posters having details of Water Mist Aerator for water Centre for Fire, Explosives and of Laced Reinforced Concrete (LRC) conservation. Videos of activities like Environment Safety (CFEES), IGLOO, Unit Risk Principle (URP) fire suppression using foam, rescue Defence Research and Development based HD 1.1 Storage Structure, using Fire Escape Chute, field trials Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, High Performance Magazine (HPM), of different types of Explosive Storage and Aerial Delivery Research and Underground Explosive Storage Structures were also displayed on the Development Establishment (ADRDE), Structure, Unit Risk Principle-based occasion. Agra, participated in the exhibition. HD 1.3 Storage Structure, Polymeric The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri evinced CFEES highlighted the research and Coating for Mitigation of Blast Effect, keen interest in the products and development activities as well as Master Ammunition Storage Plan and technologies of DRDO.

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ADVANCED TOWED ARTILLERY GUN SYSTEM This column covers the pathbreaking and successful projects and programmes of the DRDO.

ndian Army has a long standing Barrel requirement of replacing the Iexisting fleet of 105 mm, 130 mm and Muzzle 155 mm FH77B 39 calibre gun with 155 Brake mm x 52 calibre gun to keep pace with Recoil System the worldwide trend of artillery guns. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System MVR (ATAGS) is a fully indigenous 155 mm Optronic Sight x 52 calibre towed artillery gun system Cradle Elevation Actuator developed in mission mode by DRDO as a part of Artillery Modernization AGAPS Balancing Gear programme of Indian Army. The project commenced in September 2012. Pune- Crane based premier R&D establishment Layer Station Ammunition Table of DRDO, Armament Research and Engine Rammer Development Establishment (ARDE) Housing Trail is the nodal agency for design and development of the ATAGS. OFB, IRDE, VRDE, CAIR, DEAL, DMRL and PXE Drive Wheels are development partners to provide Firing Platform Castor Wheel Barrel solution in specific areas. Stow Lock Draw Bar The ATAGS is the maiden initiative Spade by DRDO in the development of long- range artillery guns for the Indian Army ATAGS Schematic by completely indigenous development contributed in the successful realization out online computation. Gun system is efforts. Development of ATAGS is of the ATAGS. Technological strengths also integrated with a Thermal Imager a mission to build capability and and expertise of each lab was used to the to impart night firing capability in direct infrastructure for Modern Gun system fullest extent to develop various critical fire mode. and create a national resource for technologies. capacity to build the most advanced gun The system is configured with a system worldwide. The system is configured with All Battery Command Post (BCP) that will Electric Drive technology, for the first command and control a battery of six With faster pace of development time in the world, that will ensure to eight Guns over radio and line. The and synergized efforts by DRDO and maintenance free and reliable operation integration of the Gun battery with BCP private industry partners, a well- over longer periods of time. The would be as per existing ACCCS Shakti proven technologically superior gun has automation will enable five-round Auto network with Indian Artillery. emerged, which is expected to be the Multiple Round Simultaneous Impact mainstay of Indian Artillery and in true The ordnance and recoil system of (MRSI), automatic shell and charge sense a “Make in India” product having the gun is designed by ARDE, wherein loading, ramming with automatic gun potential to overshadow the worldwide Recoil System, Breech Mechanism and deployment. The automation of these Artillery Guns. Muzzle Brake have been manufactured operations also facilitate higher rate of as per ARDE design by the private Work Content & Technological fire, fast coming into/out of action in industrial partners. Ordnance and Achievements the war scenario. It is equipped with Recoil System is designed keeping in an Integrated Fire Control System ATAGS is a good example of view the advanced requirements of the consisting of inertial land navigation- synergised efforts resulting in a gun system of firing Zone-7 with higher based Automatic Gun Alignment and successful product ‘right first time’ in pressure than existing gun systems Positioning System, Muzzle Velocity a record time. Many sister DRDO labs worldwide. In January 2016, ARDE Radar and a Ballistic Computer to carry

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BFL and TPSED. ARDE helped in the ATAGS—The Timeline integration of the system. This resulted in a robust gun, which proved its design September 2012 sanction of ATAGS Project strength in December 2016 trials at PXE. August 2014 Manufacturing of First Gun barrel of Vehicle Research and Development ATAGS Establishment (VRDE), Ahmednagar, February 2016 Commissioning & proofing of Ordnance & with its long experience in automotive recoil System from Fixed Firing Stand evolved the automotive system Facility at PXE and undercarriage for the gun that comprises a power pack, drive system, December 2016 First Strength of Design Trials of ATAGS at suspension system, braking system, PXE cooling system, traction system. It was imperative for ATAGS to adopt a new July 2017 Ballistic Confirmatory Trials at PXE strategy for automotive system for September 2017 summer Technical Trials at PFFR, Pokhran enhancing the mobility, deployability and powering the complete drive January 2018 Mobility and High Altitude Trials at SFFR, system including the gun automation. A Sikkim compact high efficiency customized 110 kW Diesel Engine fitting to the stringent developed and commissioned a highly system for ATAGS was test fired and emission norms have been successfully specialized, robust Fixed Firing Mount proved successfully on 17 June 2016. realized. This is followed by a compact, for carrying out critical dynamic tests as high rigidity Power Take Off (PTO) Gun Structure and Automotive per the QR at Proof and Experimental for powering the wheel transmission, Establishment (PXE), Balasore. With System (GSA) and Gun Automation driving the 12 kW alternator, Charging the active participation of leading and Control System (GAC) have been of Battery Bank, and power the hydraulic private Indian industry, the armament developed by industrial partners Ex- drive for auxiliary operations such as

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ATAGS—Strength of Design trials at PXE cooling system, caster wheel operation, Camera. This has a identification range integration and induction of the ATAGS deployment of Trails, Central Platform, of up to 2 km and detection range of up in the Armed Forces. draw bar actuation. The unique to 10 km. All these have been designed, PXE is the sole agency for complete technology incorporated by the team developed and implemented through testing and evaluation of the ATAGS indigenously available sources. is the use of walking beam suspension and its sub-systems. The all round as against the conventional hydro gas Centre for Artificial Intelligence support during the trials expedited the suspension as well as independent and Robotics (CAIR) and Defence development and many systems could drive to all four wheels. As a result Electronics Application Laboratory be realised in time. The instrumented of development and incorporation of (DEAL) are responsible for design support and the analysis of the critical all these technologies, Self Propelled and development of advanced data for the design were provided by mobility 18 km/hr, 360 degree pivotal communication and Fire Control System PXE. turning, turning radius of less than for ATAGS. The communication system Private industries also played a 25 m and climbing at 18 degree gradient comprises a complete package solution vital role in realisation of the system could be achieved. incorporating Tactical Computer (TC), and emerged as strong development Instruments Research and Voice and Data Communication Unit partners of DRDO. Various private Development Establishment (IRDE) (VDCU), and Software Defined Radio industries strengthened their resources provided support in designing and (SDR). All the hardware and software for future requirements and enhanced development of sighting system for have been designed and developed their capabilities also. ATAGS. Three critical sub-systems through indigenous sources. All these could be realized through the focused communication equipment have been ATAGS will be a game changer and efforts of IRDE. The indigenous tested with the gun system and has a basis for future artillery development development of optronic sight, dial standoff distance of 5 km as per user’s programmes. It will lead the way to sight, and telescope and muzzle bore requirements. The fire control software the development of its variants such sight was a big task but the incorporation (TCM.DLL) for ATAGS including as Tracked and Wheeled Mounted of these technologies was important for trajectory computation module Gun System (MGS) and Self-Propelled enabling the gun for direct fire role. has been designed, developed and (SP) Artillery Gun Systems. The The complete optronic sight consists integrated in the tactical computer. The establishment of manufacturing and of Cooled Thermal Imager, Laser complete development has followed integration facility for large calibre Range Finder, and CCD-based Daylight ACCCS Shakti Protocols for seamless artillery gun, foreseen during the

20 April 2018 www.drdo.gov.in Focus DRDO newsletter development of ATAGS, will be the world-over. The firing of zone 7 Bi- in towed and self-propelled mode till most significant task to move closer to Modular Charge System (BMCS) is the firing point at Menla. The systems the self-reliance in this area. All these possible only in ATAGS as compared fired excellently well in cold climatic efforts will bring India in the league to firing up to zone 5 by M777 and zone conditions. of few nations having fully indigenous 6 by other international contenders. artillery gun system. Most of the specifications such as range, Current Status & mobility, fire control system, sighting Way Forward Achievements vis- system, etc., from the draft PSQR Both the ATAGS Gun Systems would a-vis International have been achieved or exceeded by the be subjected to PSQR compliance trial comparisons ATAGS. at PFFR, Pokhran, during June 2018. Internationally, the ATAGS is not The two integrated ATAGS systems Apart from the two systems, orders have only at par but also excels in many areas. (G1 & G2) after the successfully dynamic been placed for realisation of two more The development time for realizing the strength trials have undergone series of Gun Systems G3 and G4, from each first two prototypes is the fastest in the Ballistics Confirmatory Trials at PXE development partners. Parallel to this, world. Within first four years of the and Technical Trials at PFFR, Pokhran. proof of ordnance and recoil systems project the integrated gun system could During the Pokhran trial, ATAGS is also being carried out. Results of be realised from the drawing board to achieved the milestone of attaining trial outcomes of G1 and G2 are being the field level. The range achieved by highest ever range of 38.5 km and 48 imparted continuously for system ATAGS is highest ever range achieved km with in-service ammunitions as refinements of G3 and G4, which would by any artillery gun in this category. The compared to 30 km and 40 km being undergo User Assisted Technical Trials 48 km range achievable by in-service achieved by the contemporary artillery (UATT) and consequently User Trials ammunition is possible by ATAGS. The guns worldwide. Recently, these (UT) in September 2018. Additionally, all electric drives in the gun system is gun systems have also successfully an order for realisation of three guns the first used and demonstrated in any undergone mobility and firing trials each from development partners, has ATAGS and tried nowhere till date. at High Altitude Area, Sikkim Field been placed. These gun systems will be Mobility of 20 km/hr is comparable Firing Range (SFFR), during January utilized for user exploitation in different with the guns available in this category 2018. Both the gun systems were taken terrains.

ATAGS at Republic Day Parade 2017

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COURSE ON DESIGNING SUB-SYSTEM FOR SPACE Course on “Designing Sub- System for Space” was conducted Aby Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad, during 23-25 January 2018 under the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) of DRDO. The course was inaugurated by Dr Surendra Pal, Vice Chancellor, DIAT Pune, in presence of Dr Anil Kumar Singh, OS and Director DLRL. Dr Surendra Pal delivered a keynote address and elucidated the important issues related to qualification for space-based system. He covered the journey of space technologies from past to the present scenario. followed by a roadmap for EW in space. Development of Sub-systems for Space Applications, Ground Control Station for Dr Anil Kumar Singh, in his The topics covered during the EW, etc. Thirty-five participants from addressed, emphasized the importance course included: Introduction to Space DLRL, Brahmos, BEL and other DRDO of the course for Electronic Warfare Electronic Warfare, Challenges in labs attended the course. Dr AK Singh, (EW) prospective. Shri Anupam Realization of Space- based Electronics Sc ‘F’, was the Course Director. Sharma, Sc ‘G’, gave an overview for EW Applications, Design and Specialized Training Programme on CBRN Emergency Management for NDRF Specialized Training Programme on Chemical Biological ARadiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Emergency Management for National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was conducted at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi, during 5-9 February 2018. Seventy-two NDRF Officers and personnel participated in the five-day training programme. The lecture-based training programme was specifically designed for the NDRF and was conducted with demonstrations and hands on training. Topics like awareness, decontamination and decorporation, chemical and biological warfare agents, nuclear and radiological incidents, biodosimetry and incident participants. Safety Manager, MAMC and NDMA site response, etc., were discussed. Hazmat Team from Delhi Fire faculty members. A lecture on media INMAS developed CBRN products like Service gave the practical training to management during CBRN emergencies Shudhika Decontamination Kit and the participants. The programme also and a visit to the virtual reality facility at Remocon Wipes were displayed to the included a lecture each by Delhi Airport INMAS were also conducted.

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Course on Present & Future Scenario of Solid Rocket Propellants CEP course on “Present and The course was designed to of processing and testing of solid rocket Future Scenario of Solid Rocket update the knowledge of scientists propellants were delivered during the APropellants” was conducted and engineers working in the area of course. Visit to different facilities of during 19-23 February 2018 at High solid rocket propellants and related HEMRL were also arranged for the Energy Materials Research Laboratory areas in various laboratories and participants. (HEMRL), Pune. The course was establishments. Lectures on basic Shri MC Uttam, Director, ISRO-UoP inaugurated by Dr SN Asthana, principles, applications and related Technology Cell, SPPU, was the Chief former Sc ‘G’, HEMRL. Twenty-nine technology and also on futuristic Guest of the valedictory programme. participants attended the course. technological developments in the field

Rajbhasha workshop/S&T Seminar efence Scientific Information Dr Rajeev Vij, Sc G, who organised followed at DESIDOC to encourage use and Documentation Centre the workshop, briefed the participants of the Rajbhasha in day-to-day working. D(DESIDOC), Delhi, organized about the purpose and the need of a Smt Nisha Sharma, in her a one-day Hindi workshop on stress-free life for a happier, healthier, informative lecture studded with 1 March 2018. Smt Nisha Sharma, and a more productive environment. examples, elucidated how to cope with the day-to-day stress to manage Sc ‘F’, Defence Institute of Psychological Dr Alka Suri, Director, DESIDOC, the veracity of the life. Ninety-five Research (DIPR), Delhi, delivered inaugurated the workshop and spoke participants attended the workshop. a lecture on “Stress Management”. about the various initiatives being

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aser Science and Technology Defence Terrain Research laboratory Official Language Implementation Centre (LASTEC), Delhi, (DTRL), Institute for Systems Studies Committee (TOLIC) took part in the Lorganised a Rajbhasha Scientific and Analyses (ISSA) and Scientific seminar. Forty-five technical articles and Technical Seminar on “Nav Bharat were presented during the seminar. Analysis Group (SAG) . Nirman mein Vighyan avam Rajbhasha Dr RK Sharma, DS and Director, ka Yogdan” on 23 February 2018 Around 150 participants from Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), jointly with Centre for Personnel Talent Metcalfe House-based DRDO labs/estts Delhi, was the Chief Guest of the Management (CEPTAM), DESIDOC, and institutes associated with Town inaugural function.

ESIDOC Delhi, organized a Hindi workshop on 5 March D2018. Dr Rajeev Vij, Sc G, delivered the welcome address and gave an overview of the Hindi Cell activities during the year. Dr Alka Suri, Director, DESIDOC, inaugurated the workshop and encouraged participants to work in Hindi. Prof. Pamela Singla, Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, delivered an informative lecture on “Gender Sensitization.” Workshop on Administrative Rules & Procedures-III efence Laboratory, Jodhpur followed in the Central Government delivered the inaugural address. (DLJ), organised a workshop offices specifically in DRDO. Dr SR Vadera, delivered the keynote Don “Administrative Rules and Shri Alok Mall, Sc ‘G’, DoP, welcomed address. Significance of the Procedures-III” during 16-17 February the participants and briefed them about Administrative Rules and Procedures 2018 in collaboration with Directorate the curriculum of the workshop. related to DPC, service matters, of Personnel (DoP), DRDO HQ. Shri Gopal Bhushan, OS and handling of legal issues, vigilance and The objective of the workshop was Director DoP, and Dr SR Vadera, OS security, etc., were discussed during the to sensitize the administrative officers and Director, DLJ, jointly inaugurated workshop by the faculty from DRDO about the rules and procedures being the workshop. Shri Gopal Bhushan HQ and Defence HQ Training Institute.

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Workshop on Applied Impact Mechanics esearch Centre Imarat (RCI), modelling, simulation and test methods. and experimental impact mechanics, Hyderabad, orgnised a two- Prof. Shanta S Mantha, NIAS, Bangalore vehicle collisions, blast effect on Rday workshop on “Applied and Former Chairman, AICTE, was the structures, ballistic impact, etc. Impact Mechanics” under the aegis Chief Guest of the inaugural function. The workshop was attended by 95 of DRDO and Indian Society for Shri BHVSN Murthy, OS and Director, participants from DRDO, private Applied Mechanics (ISAM), during RCI; Prof. KRY Simha, IISc, Bangalore research laboratories, 40 research 15-16 February 2018. The objective and President ISAM; Shri S Gopinath, scholars and from various IITs and of the workshop was to disseminate OS and Technology Director, RCI were State Universities. Shri S Gopinath, and the fundamental concepts of applied Dr Vijayabaskar, N, Sc ‘E’, were the present during the inaugural function. impact mechanics, create awareness Organising Chairman and Organizing about the practical applications and The workshop comprised 11 lectures Secretary, respectively. opportunities, and to expose different covering theoretical, computational Workshop on Systems Engineering workshop on Systems Engineering—Pains and Gains Awas organised on 24 January 2018 at Research and Development Establishment (Engrs) [R&DE(E)], Pune, to capture the tacit knowledge of the officers who worked on major Defence Engineering Projects to understand the efforts put on during the development of projects and their testing and trials phases and the methods adopted to overcome failures and the gains/success achieved. Dr SC Sati, DRDO Chair, was the Chief Guest of the inaugural function. In his inaugural address, he emphasized on the adoption of system engineering approach for every project. Director during the inaugural function. Fourteen during the workshop. Shri AK Patel, CAIR, and Director NMRL were present officers shared their experience Sc ‘G’, chaired the workshop.

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contributions to the IGMDP; DRDO OS and Director, Directorate of Finance Appointment team award for Path Breaking and Material Management (DFMM), Research/Outstanding Technology DRDO HQ, on behalf of DRDO. DFMM Director, Anurag Development for successfully is nodal centre for implementation of Dr JVR Sagar, configuration of the Akash; R&D e-procurement in DRDO. Till now 9193 Sc ‘G’, has assumed Award from FTAPCCI, Telangana Govt tenders have been published using the Charge as in recognition of contributions made Central Public Procurement (CPP) Director, Advanced in guiding MSME industries leading Portal. Numerical Research to production and induction of Akash and Analysis Weapon System; DRDO team award for Academic Brilliance Group (ANURAG), Path Breaking Research/Outstanding Award-2018 Hyderabad. He Technology Development for making Dr Jubilee obtained his BTech significant contributions towards Purkayastha, Sc ‘D’, (Electronics and Communication design and development of Astra; and INMAS, received Engineering) from NIT, Warangal, DRDL Laboratory Innovation Award the 6th Academic MTech (Digital Systems and Computer in 2013 and 2017. He has published Brilliance Award-2018 Electronics) from JNTU, Hyderabad, papers on avionics interfacing and under the category MS (Software Systems) from BITS, image processing in National and Award for Excellence Pilani and PhD (Computer Science) International Conferences and is a in Research (Special from University of Hyderabad. member of the ACM, IEEE and CSI. Mention Certificate) by Education Expo He started his career with DRDO TV (EET), CRS. in 1987 as Sc ‘B’ in Defence Research Awards and Development Laboratory (DRDL) Commendation in Systems Integration Group of Agni Certificate missile and was a member of the Best Performance electrical integration team of first Agni Award Smt Arti Bhatnagar, Section Officer, missile. From 1989 to 2003, as System Office of the SA to CNS has been awarded Manager, Project Akash Surface-to-Air DRDO has been awarded Best the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Integrated (SAM) missile at RCI, Dr Sagar was Performance Award based on HQ (Navy) Commendation Certificate responsible for the design, development e-tendering for the year 2016-2017 for displaying utmost dedication, and realization of onboard electronic under Central Procuring Category. The commitment and professional sub-systems, electrical integration award was received by Dr AK Bhateja, competence of a very high order. and checkout hardware and software of Akash and the associated ground stations including Akash Self Propelled Launcher and Mobile Station for Missile Checkout. In 2004, he was appointed the Deputy Project Director of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to- Air Missile, and was responsible for the design, development and realization of its airworthy onboard electronic sub- systems and air launcher, electrical integration of the missile, checkout hardware and software development and avionics interfacing of the missile with the SU 30 aircraft. In 2017, he was appointed the Project Director of Astra. Dr Sagar is the recipient of many prestigious awards including DRDO Team Award for significant Dr AK Bhateja (right) receiving the Best Performance Award

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DRDO North Zone Carom Tournament nstitute of Nuclear Medicine and Dr AK Singh, OS and Director, Delhi, won the Championship. Team Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi, INMAS, inaugurated the tournament. Joint Cypher Bureau, Delhi, was the Iorganised DRDO North Zone Carom Ninety participants from 13 DRDO labs runner-up. Tournament during 20-23 February participated in the tournament. Team 2018. Solid State Physical Laboratory (SSPL),

Societal activity DEAL organised blood donation camp efence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun, Dorganised a voluntary blood donation camp on 9 March 2018 under the aegis of IMA Blood Bank, Dehradun.

The camp was inaugurated by Dr RS Pundir, Director, DEAL. Dr JC Arora and Dr Swati Nigot conducted the blood collection activities at the camp. Highly motivated DEAL employees participated in the camp with great zeal and enthusiasm. Overall 40 units of blood was donated.

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Visitors to the drdo labs/estts ANURAG, Hyderabad Brig. K Shankar, DDG (MO), and a team from the DGMO visited Advanced Numerical Research and Analysis Group (ANURAG) on 27 February 2018. Dr JVR Sagar, Director, ANURAG, briefed the guests about the activities of ANURAG. Shri Amit Shrivastava, Sc ‘F’, presented an overview on project “Quantum- Communication for Metropolitan Area Network”. The guests expressed keen interest on the applicability of Quantum Technologies in the Defence. All Wing Heads also presented their current projects/activities. The visit concluded with the demonstration of ANURAG’s products to the guests. Brig. K Shankar, DDG (MO), being presented the activities of ANURAG

CAIR, Bengaluru Lt Gen KK Agarwal, SM, VSM, DGREME and Sr Colonel Commandant visited Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), on 19 January 2018. He was given a presentation about the activities of the CAIR and demonstrated the technologies developed by CAIR in the area of secure systems, intelligent systems and robotics and command control systems.

HEMRL, Pune Shri BP Sharma, IAS (Retd.), Chairman RAC, Delhi visited HEMRL on 5 February 2018. During the visit, Chairman RAC being briefed about Explosive Detection Kit Shri KPS Murthy, OS & Director, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, presented overview and apprised him about the activities of HEMRL.

SFC, Jagdalpur Air Marshal Jasbir Waliya, PVSM, VM, VSM, ADC, C-in-C SFC, visited SFC, Jagdalpur, on 13 February 2018. Shri JC Choudhary, GM, SFC, briefed the visitor about the activities and achievements of the centre. Air Marshal Waliya interacted with the scientists and applauded the targets achieved by them. Air Marshal Jasbir Waliya interacting with scientists at SFC

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DRDO Harnessing Science for Peace & Security- XXVI Chapter 3: over TO SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (1970–1982) The article is 26th 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).

THE DIRECTORS’ (a) The expenditure on DRDO was too and performance. Seniority should ANNUAL CONFERENCE low in comparison to the expenditure on be counted, but only after full credit defence R&D of any developed Country. has been given to competence and The 14th Annual Defence R&D For example Sweden, which was not performance. Therefore, the present Conference held at the Proof and even involved in the Cold War, spent 1. annual confidence reports would have Experimental Establishment (PEE), 23 per cent of their GNP in research and to be suitably amended. development related to defence while Balasore, in April 1971, was the first Setting a Strategic Goal occasion for Dr Nag Chaudhuri to the Government of India spent only interact with and address the group of about 0.056 per cent of the GNP on Dr Nag Chaudhuri set the strategic senior scientists and Service officers of DRDO. The budget for the financial direction for the organisation as the DRDO manning the 35 institutions year 1970-71 was Rs. 17.52 crore, which contemporary system development, and the Headquarters. The Conference was spread over 35 institutions and on but left the pace of implementation to was inaugurated by the Defence 1186 projects. There were practically the laboratories as the engineering/ Minister, Shri Jagjivan Ram, who no multi-laboratory projects. Thus, the hardware oriented laboratories in the pointed out that DRDO was “yet to effort was either too insignificant on Organisation were at different states of make a distinct and powerful impact problems/projects of importance to preparedness depending on the rate of in our overall defence capability.... The the Services or the Organisation was change in each technology, quality and contribution of R&D has therefore to preoccupied with trivial problems. capacity of industrial infrastructure increase considerably. The Defence (b) The DRDO would have to redirect of the Country and the quality of R&D should endeavour to develop its efforts so that the major focus would manpower of the laboratory. Some, like indigenous system in our Country so be toward development of new and the electronics group of laboratories that we may become increasingly self- future products based on evolutionary had already moved into contemporary reliant in all of our defence capability”. development, current technology system development in view of their He further stated that, ‘‘There are and concepts. In view of limited active participation in the Plan AREN certain areas of technology, such as manpower and finances, thrust areas of the Indian Army and Plan ADGES of aeronautics, rockets and missiles and with a clear sense of priorities were the Indian Air Force. electronics which are sophisticated missile, electronics/radar, aircraft The interaction between the senior and predominantly of defence interest. systems and submarine technologies. scientists, Service officers at the They need high priority in our national (c) The personnel at the technical helm of the laboratories on the one development programme’’. The Defence headquarters situated in Delhi were side and the Scientific Adviser with Minister’s address put the seal of to re- orient their work to have more the Chief Controller, Chief Scientist approval to the changes that were technical and scientific content and the Technical Directors at the already taking place in the DRDO and in bringing the Services and the Headquarters on the other side, was his emphasis on systems development laboratories closer and also reduce the free, frank, thorough, and detailed coupled with the remark that DRDO current administrative burden at Delhi. during the 14th and 15th Annual was yet to make a powerful impact, To this end the powers delegated to the R&D Conferences. The discussions was a total endorsement of Dr Nag laboratories would be enhanced and covered all important issues, such as Chaudhuri’s drive to shift the emphasis this would cut down delays in taking the type of activities to be undertaken towards systems development by the decisions. by the laboratories, the role of technical evolutionary route. (d) There was a need to observe a directors at the headquarters, delays The SA in his address to the senior strict balance between the two main in the development-production cycle, scientists and Service officers of DRDO streams, namely the civilian scientists delegation of powers to the heads of gave his perception of DRDO and and the scientists in uniform by the laboratories, personnel policies expectations for the future and stated: using the yardstick of competence including recruitment and promotion,

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governing councils, R&D panels and tasks of indigenisation of equipment he persuaded the Government to their effectiveness, stores procurement produced under license, would not be enhance the DRDO budget as a procedures, and civil works services. that of the DRDO but of the production percentage of the defence budget from In particular, the Scientific Adviser’s agencies. Thus, the decks were cleared 1.31 per cent in 1969-70 to 2.05 per cent directive that laboratories should move for DRDO to move away from import by 1973-74 and in absolute value from away from import substitution tasks to substitution activities to technology Rs 14.43 crore in 1969-70 to contemporary systems development, development and contemporary Rs 34.39 crore in 1973-74. Those was the subject of intense discussion military systems design. laboratories, which were in associated and after considerable exchange of At the instance of DRDO, two other technology sectors, were assured views, the consensus emerged that measures were introduced by the of enhanced resources when these while DRDO would build credibility Ministry of Defence to facilitate and moved toward the strategic direction. with the Users by delivering hardware speed up the introduction of military Thirdly he selectively placed research- which meets their immediate needs, stores (equipment/systems) developed minded persons of proven ability and the Organisation should not set itself at by DRDO into Service. The first one proficiency in their fields as heads of a technologically lower level by merely was to streamline the procedure for laboratories when the posts fell vacant reproducing the existing hardware in encouraging private sector firms to due to retirement or by transfer. His the name of import substitution. In work with DRDO in the development address at the Indian Institute of addition, it should take up technology of military stores. It was decided Administration, Mussoorie, would development tasks, leading to design that any firm in the private sector, reveal his thought process in making of contemporary systems with which participated with DRDO in the such changes. In that address he stated infrastructure building and acquisition successful development of military that, “management functions cannot be of competence preceding actual system stores, would get the first order for carried out without an understanding of development. The difficulties faced bulk production. Subsequent orders the relevant technologies and their role earlier to get approval for technology for manufacture of the same stores in the enterprise. This understanding development tasks with large financial would follow the procedure laid down involves some knowledge of the science outlay would be very much reduced if by the Ministry of Defence. The second and technology that is involved...... A the activity was related to a known or measure was about the advance action generalist administrator without a feel of anticipated requirement of the Services. to be taken by the User Services before the problem he is dealing with, without Over the years it was found that if the the requirement was reflected to the an adequate knowledge of the facts technology development programme DRDO for development. and techniques which are crucial and was linked to a known or anticipated The Ministry stipulated that, “The an appreciation of relative importance need of the Users, or if it was part of User Services will concretise their of these can be now misled into wrong a national investment plan/policy, or futuristic requirements and get financial decisions. In our Country there have if the track record of the laboratory/ approval in principle for all overall been a number of instances in the past senior scientists was outstanding, the outlays involved for the development and of such bad management decisions programme would find a place. quantity production of the equipment.” because of inadequate appreciation It was also decided that a procedure of relative importance (Kolar, Zinc Measures to Step Up for design, development, production mines). This does not mean that one Activities and inspection of the military stores in has necessarily to know in great detail each technical sector like armaments, the technology or whatever discipline The Scientific Adviser was able aeronautics etc., would be drawn up on of science is involved...... But a poor to persuade the Ministry of Defence the lines similar to that already in use knowledge of technology of his industry to examine the proposed switch in in the electronics sector (DDPIL-69) so is dangerous to his enterprise. What is the activities of DRDO from their that the respective agencies can initiate needed in his appreciation of the subject, perspective. The Ministry concurred advance action for speedy transition ability to discriminate between what with Dr Nag Chaudhuri that, “product from one stage to another. is crucial, what is relevant and what is development as well as product On his part, the Scientific Adviser peripheral. To this extent he must not improvement where quantum jump in adopted a three-pronged approach to only know but able to understand the the performance characteristics was accelerate the movement of the DRDO expert’s view and use his own judgment. required involving major redesign towards the strategic goal. Firstly, He needs a fairly clear and systematic and development activity would be priorities were set and enhanced understanding of what he is dealing with the responsibility of the Defence resources were allocated for building and not just a superficial knowledge of R&D Organisation”. In the case of up infrastructure and competence in the terminology used...” military stores that were in service, the four specific technology sectors namely, responsibility for product improvement, aeronautics, missiles, electronics and for giving better performance and naval science and technology. Secondly, To be continued...

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