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A Monthly Bulletin of Defence Research nEWSLETTER and Development Organisation ISSN: 0971-4391 www.drdo.gov.in March 2021 | volume 41 | issue 3 drdo hands over licensing agreement of 14 technologies to 20 industries

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March 2021 Volume 41 | Issue 3 Contents ISSN: 0971-4391

Cover story 04 DRDO Hands Over Licensing Agreements for TOT for 14 technologies to 20 Industries

Innovation 14 Successful Maiden Test Launch of -NG Missile

TOT 15 DRDO and IISc signs MoU for Joint Advanced Technology Programme MoD & BEL sign contract for procurement of SDR (Tactical) worth over Rs 1,000 cr

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Events 17 Hrd activities 21 infra development 23 visits 24

41st Year of Publication

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Local Correspondents Ahmadnagar: Col Atul Apte, Shri. RA Shaikh, Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE); Ambernath: Dr Susan Titus, Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL); Chandipur: Shri PN Panda, (ITR); Shri Ratnakar S. Mohapatra, Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE); Bengaluru: Shri Subbukutti S, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE); Smt MR Bhuvaneswari, Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS); Smt Faheema AGJ, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR); Ms Tripty Rani Bose, Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC); Smt Josephine Nirmala M, Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE); Smt Anuya Venkatesh, Defence Bioengineering & Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL); Shri Venkatesh Prabhu, Electronics & Development Establishment (LRDE); Dr Vishal Kesari, Microwave Tube Research & Development Centre (MTRDC); Chandigarh: Dr HS Gusain, Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE); Dr Prince Sharma, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL); Chennai: Smt S Jayasudha, Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE); Dehradun: Shri Abhai Mishra, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL); Shri JP Singh, Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE); Delhi: Shri Ashutosh Bhatnagar, Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM); Dr Dipti Prasad, Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences (DIPAS); Dr Nidhi Maheshwari, Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR); Shri Navin Soni, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS); Shri Anurag Pathak, Institute for Systems Studies & Analyses (ISSA); Dr Indu Gupta, Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC); Ms Noopur Shrotriya, Scientific Analysis Group (SAG); Dr Rupesh Kumar Chaubey, Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL); Gwalior: Shri RK Srivastava, Defence R&D Establishment (DRDE); Haldwani: Dr Atul Grover, Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER); : Shri Hemant Kumar, Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL); Shri Pramod K Jha, Centre for Advanced Systems (CAS); Dr JK Rai, Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG); Ms Bidisha Lahiri, Centre for High Energy Systems & Sciences (CHESS); Shri ARC Murthy, Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL); Dr Manoj Kumar Jain, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL); Dr K Nageswara Rao, Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL); Shri Lalith Shankar, (RCI); Jagdalpur: Dr Gaurav Agnihotri, SF Complex (SFC); Jodhpur: Shri Ravindra Kumar, (DL); Kanpur: Shri AK Singh, Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE); Kochi: Smt Letha MM, Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL); Leh: Dr Dorjey Angchok, Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR); Mussoorie: Dr Gopa B Choudhury, Institute of Technology Management (ITM); Mysuru: Dr M Palmurugan, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL); : Dr (Mrs) JA Kanetkar, Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE); Dr Vijay Pattar, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT); Shri AM Devale, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL); Shri SS Arole, Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) [R&DE (E)]; Tezpur: Dr Jayshree Das, Defence Research Laboratory (DRL)

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DRDO hands over Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology for 14 technologies to 20 industries RDO participated in the ‘Bandhan’ ceremony at Aero DIndia 2021 in Yelahanka, Bengaluru on 5 February 2021 to enhance cooperation and synergy between industry and Government organisations. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, three Services Chiefs, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy and Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Raj Kumar along with other senior officials from Ministry of Defence & Karnataka Government and industrialists from entire country were present in the programme. The documents of ToTs were handed over by the DRDO laboratories to the industry. In his address, Raksha Mantri said, Bandhan exemplifies the spirit of ‘public-private partnership’ and that the fountain head of any capability emerges from its foundation and the foundation of our vision rests on three pillars namely, research and development, public and private defence production and defence export. He mentioned that with an aim of encouraging the manufacture of defence related RM Rajnath Singh addressing the gathering (top) and ToT of Prachand Anti-tank Ammunition items in , our endeavour will technologies to 20 industries. product technologies transferred remain to bring down the defence The technologies transferred are Low Level Transportable imports by at least two billion are from the area of electronics, Radar (LLTR), Inertial Navigation dollars by 2022. laser technology, armaments, System for Ship Application (INS- The DRDO handed over life sciences, materials science, SA), Long Range Optical Target Licensing Agreements for ToT combat vehicles, naval systems, Locator (OTL 1500), Hand Held (LAToT) for 14 DRDO developed aeronautics, sensors, etc. The through Wall Imaging Radar

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(HH-TWIR), and Commander TI defence manufacturing specially the industry for production. Other (Thermal Imager) Sight for T-72 to the aviation industry. He technologies that were transferred Tank. highlighted that the negative list for production by Indian industry NMRL-Fuel Cell based of 108 items for import is also included: Individual Under Water Air Independent Propulsion meant to provide opportunity Breathing Apparatus, Basic WhAP Technology for Naval Submarines to the domestic manufacturing 8x8 and Add-on Armour for WhAP is a unique capability developed sector to strengthen their base and 4 MW Diesel Engine Infrared by DRDO and now transferred to and contribute to Aatmanirbhar Signature Suppression System. the industry. Multi Agent Robotic Bharat. An MoU was exchanged between System (MARS) will be produced Many armament systems, DRDO and HAL to cooperate and by Indian industry based on namely 155 mm X 52 Cal Advance finalize the aspects of ToTs of DRDO design. Towed Artillery Gun System Uttam AESA Radar for new LCA Shri Rajnath Singh also stated (ATAGS), Mechanical Mine configurations and new generation that the order of 83 LCA Tejas Layer—ßSelf Propelled (MML- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR- MK1 worth over Rs 48,000 SP) and Prachand Anti-Tank NG). crore will give a big boost to Munition were handed over to

Transfer of Technologies by DRDO

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DRDO exhibits its latest technologies and systems at 2021 RDO exhibited its latest defence technologies Dand demonstrated many systems during the 13th edition of Aero India International Air Show held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru during 3-5 February 2021. Hon’ble RM inaugurated the DRDO Stall on 3 February 2021. Aero India is a platform for aerospace enthusiasts, prospective defence industries, aspirant start- ups and all other stakeholders to participate and witness the advances in global defence and aerospace fields and interact with many national and international delegations and industries. RM Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurating DRDO Stall The DRDO is developing of DRDO’s participation in the Among the engineering technologies for all major event was the flying display of products, the exhibits included: defence domains and has been Airborne Early Warning& Control Mounted Accessory participating in this exhibition in (AEW&C) System, Light Combat Gear Box (AMAGB), AWAGB a big way in all its editions. The Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and LCA Bearing, MRSAM Launcher and Organisation with its vast defence Navy. LCA Navy was on tarmac for Two-stroke single/double/four- design and development capability static display also. The highlights cylinder engines for UAVs, etc. The has been working towards of indoor systems included: armament-related products were Atmanirbhar Bharat and has Combat Free Fall System, models 250 kg Pre-fragmented Bomb, taken up many policy initiatives to of Advanced Medium Combat 450 kg HSLD Bomb, INS GPS work closely with all stakeholders Aircraft (AMCA), Abhyas—High Guidance Kit for 450 kg HSLD of the ecosystem. More than thirty Speed Expendable Aerial Target, Bomb, missile warhead models of laboratories of DRDO connected Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter , Helina, Canopy Severance to aeronautical development (TEDBF), FCS System for LCA and System (CSS) for Tejas Aircraft, are exhibited their products and Aerostat Systems. The displays and IR flare for PTA. technological achievements in the also included Missile, P-16 Among the missiles, full scale mega event. Heavy Drop System, AWACS India models of various Surface-to-Air More than 300 products, Aircraft Model, Kaveri Dry Engine missiles like LRSAM, QRSAM, technologies and innovations were Prototype, Gas Turbine Blade and Air-to-Air missile Astra; Next presented in indoor, outdoor, Pilotless Target Aircraft Engine Generation Anti-Radiation Missile static and flying displays. The (PTAE), etc. Titanium sponge, NGARM and Smart Anti Airfield models and exhibits were shown being developed for the aircraft Weapon SAAW were shown. in various technology categories; carrier INS Vikrant, was shown Besides the missiles, technology thrust was on digital display of in the materials category along sub-systems like RF Seeker, IIR data to highlight the product with other important products for Seeker, Pinaka Guidance Kit, details. The major attraction aeronautics applications. Model of Rail Track Rocket Sled

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(RTRS) facility and exploder for were shown. (LFDS) on Advanced Light naval warheads, etc., were also on Outdoor exhibits of DRDO Helicopter (ALH), helicopter display. included: ADFCR Radar Vehicle, launched torpedoes, Airborne In the area of electronics ADTCR Sensor and Power Software Defined Radio, Radar for and communications, various Systems, Anti Drone System, Naval Utility, Lightweight Electro mission and radar computers, QRSAM, Rustom-1, Mobile Optical Payload (LEOP), Dual laser warning sensors, AEW&CS Launcher Vehicle, MARS, Akash, Colour Missile Approach Warning data links, various SDR models, and Rudram (NGARM) missile System (DCMAWS), and Digital lightweight portable laser target among others. RWR. Dummies of rotary wing designator, and antennae For India Pavilion, keeping in platforms included IFF Mk XII, were displayed. Integrated Life view the theme of Rotary Wing Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR), Support System, Emergency Platforms, over 17 products Heli-Net, SANT Missile and Survival Rations, NBC Suit Mk- applicable to helicopters were NASM-SR. 5, Personal Decontamination Kit exhibited. The products included: and other life sciences products Low Frequency Dunking Sonar DRDO Exhibits at Aero India 2021

LCA Tejas at tarmac (top). Akash surface-to-air missile (bottom left) and Next Generation Anti-Radiation Missile NGARM

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DRDO Exhibits at Aero India 2021

Clockwise from top left: Mock up Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA); Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW); Combuster Liner and Compressor Drum; Nose Landing and Main Landing Gears, Tandem Combat Free Fall System, Heavy-weight and BrahMos Missile System

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Distinguished Guests at DRDO Stall

Clockwise from top left: Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind; Hon’ble RM Shri Rajnath Singhw; Chief of the Air Staff ACM RKS Bhaduria; Vice Chief of the Army Lt Gen CP Mohanty; Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat

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Meetings with the International Delegations

Meetings with the foreign delegations

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DRDO organised International Seminar on Energising R&D Capabilities Towards Atmanirbhar Bharat n International Seminar The seminar was preceded for R&D funding to industry under was organized by DRDO by DRDO-Industry synergistic Technology Development Fund Aon 4 February 2021, interaction where aerospace (TDF) and free use of DRDO during Aero India at Yelahanka, professionals from across the patents. Bengaluru. The theme of the globe shared their ideas, views There was full spectrum seminar “Energising the R&D and opinions for promoting coverage on the topic, right Capabilities of Industry for self-reliance in aerospace and from the Government to Private Atmanirbhar Bharat”, focused defence sector. The industries Industries, including MSMEs, on various existing and new were exposed to the latest start-ups and foreign industries. initiatives needed for enabling policy initiatives, sustained In an invigorating talk on industry to become self-reliant engagements, intense technology various aspects of Atmanirbhar in defence systems. Secretary transfers and test facility support Bharat, DRDO’s perspective DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr provided to them by DRDO, which was elaborated by Shri GN Rao, G Satheesh Reddy presided over will enhance their technological Director General (Production the seminar. Defence Secretary capabilities substantially. Coordination & Services Shri Ajay Kumar delivered a Information was also shared Interaction), DRDO. The start-up special address. regarding the initiatives of DRDO perspective was covered by a young

Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO addressing the participants

www.drdo.gov.in March 2021 11 Cover story entrepreneur, Shri Karan and challenged the industry Garg, Director, M/s Raphe to take up this wonderful mPhibr Pvt Ltd, Greater opportunity and make the Noida. MSME perspectives country self-reliant. He also were elaborated by Dr Arvind praised DRDO for leading Patel, MD & CEO, M/s from the front in fighting Sahajan and Laser Technology the COVID-19 pandemic Ltd, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and developing various and Shri Sachin Agrawal, technologies. CMD, M/s PTC Industries, Dr Satheesh Reddy Lucknow. spoke about the initiatives Shri MV Gowtama, undertaken by DRDO CMD, M/s BEL Bengaluru, for providing support to highlighted DPSU viewpoints industries and said that of R&D in defence ideas are welcome which can manufacturing. Shri Baba further the R&D prospects in Kalyani, CMD, M/s Bharat the country. He spoke about Forge Ltd, Pune explained the way forward and how the the points of industry, which Secretary Defence speaking at DRDO Seminar industry can be encouraged to are important for energizing IT incentives for R&D, need to cut come out with production of defence R&D in Indian industry. down on elaborate trial schedule the state-of-art weapon systems. Foreign OEM perspectives were through simulation analysis and He further said that Atmanirbhar elucidated by Mr Emmanuel third party certification. Bharat in true sense means de Roquefeuil, VP and Country The Defence Secretary in his having the design, development Director, M/s Thales. The talks address stated that R&D is the and production capabilities. He were followed by an open house most important pillar of self- stated that getting ideas from in which constructive suggestions reliance. He said that India is industry is important and getting were submitted and debated. the most attractive R&D centre the products inducted is also an A suggestion from user was a and the world has faith in our important aspect. request for funding opportunities capabilities. He spoke about the list The seminar was attended by and mentoring by DRDO right of 108 defence items identified by 100 participants and more than up to tying up with users. Other DRDO for local production by the a thousand participants in virtual suggestions were component industry to achieve self-reliance in mode. There was a live streaming level manufacturing capability, the defence sector. He encouraged of the seminar as well. Raksha Mantri releases DRDO Documents & Procedures at Aero India 2021 aksha Mantri Shri Rajnath & Production of Military Airborne for self-reliance, empowering the Singh released the Export Stores (DDPMAS) document organisations and industries with RCompendium of DRDO, was also released. DDPMAS liberal certification procedures. which consists of defence document is followed by the The document released by the systems and platforms, which aeronautics fraternity for design, certification agency CEMILAC can be exported to friendly development, production and would enable Defence PSUs, countries at Aero-India 2021 certification of airborne systems. MSMEs and R&D Establishments on 3 February 2021. A major The new airworthiness framework to develop and deliver world class revision of Design, Development emphasizes on Atmanirbhar Bharat products to our Defence Services.

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Commemorating the Golden Addressing the scientists, aeronautics. He also said that Jubilee of the Aeronautical aerospace professionals and export compendium released Research & Development Board industrialists present at the today will further enhance the (AR&DB), RM released a Stamp function, Raksha Mantri strategic partnership with friendly and a book on the journey of complimented DRDO for multiple countries and make India a major AR&DB’s contributions to the initiatives undertaken to enhance player in the global defence field of aeronautics. The book the technological capabilities of market. highlights the major achievements the Indian industry and playing Chief of Defence Staff General of AR&DB since its formation. The a significant role in making the Bipin Rawat, Air Chief Marshal AR&DB was constituted by DRDO country Atma Nirbhar in the area Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria in 1971 to promote research and of defence manufacturing. He said Chief of Army Staff General Manoj take India towards self-reliance in that technologies being developed Mukund Naravane, Secretary aeronautics. by DRDO are continuously DDR&D Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Raksha Mantri also released a transferred to industries, making Secretary Defence Production Shri DRDO Monograph “Radiance in them confident to produce Raj Kumar, Dr , Skies – The Tejas Saga” during the indigenous defence systems. He Director General (Aeronautical function. The monograph authored further said that release of the Systems), DRDO and Chief by Air Marshal P Rajkumar (Retd) Golden Jubilee Stamp of AR&DB Postmaster General Ms Sharda and Shri BR Srikanth highlights shows the long R&D path travelled Sampath were present at the the interesting journey of DRDO’s by DRDO in partnership with function, which was presided over Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Indian academia in the area of by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri.

Clockwise from top: Release of DDPMAS, AR&DB Golden Jubilee Stamp and DRDO Monograph Radiance in Skies – The Tejas Saga

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Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile RDO conducted the performance of the Command and deployability compared to other successful maiden Control system, onboard avionics similar systems with canisterised Dlaunch of Akash-NG and aerodynamic configuration launcher and much smaller ground (New Generation) Missile from of the missile was successfully system footprint. The test launch Integrated Test Range off the coast validated during the trial. During was carried out by a combined of on 25 January 2021. the test launch, entire flight path of team of DRDO, BDL & BEL in the Akash-NG is a new generation the missile was monitored and the presence of the representatives of Surface-to-Air Missile developed flight data was captured by various . for Indian Air Force with an aim Range instruments such as Radar, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath of intercepting high manoeuvring EOTS and Telemetry systems Singh congratulated the scientists low RCS aerial threats. deployed by ITR, Chandipur. The from DRDO, BEL and Indian The missile intercepted the Multi Function Radar was tested Air Force for the achievement. target with text book precision. The for its capability of integration Secretary DDR&D and Chairman launch met all the test objectives with the system. DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy also by performing high manoeuvres The Akash-NG system has praised the team for the successful during the trajectory. The been developed with better flight trial of Akash-NG.

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DRDO and IISc signs MoU for Joint Advanced Technology Programme RDO signed a critical areas to develop state-of- In his address, Dr Satheesh Memorandum of the-art technologies. Reddy said that the JATP was DUnderstanding (MoU) with As per the MoU, DRDO will created by Late President of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) support JATP in equipping it with India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in Bengaluru on 8 February 2021 advanced and unique research 1983 while leading IGMDP for creation of JATP–Center of facilities that will enable the Programme, where the DRDO Excellence (JATP-CoE) in the faculty and scholars to conduct scientists actively collaborated premises of IISc to expand the advanced research. DRDO will with the faculty of IISc to work on scope and objective of existing facilitate advanced research to various missile technologies. He Joint Advanced Technology utilize technology outcome in the further emphasized on expanding Programme. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, futuristic applications. DRDO research activities for defence Secretary DDR&D & Chairman scientists and engineers will and security by incorporating the DRDO and Prof. Govindan work with the academic research future technology requirements of Rangarajan, Director, IISc signed faculty and scholars in addressing other DRDO technology clusters the MoU at a virtual event held in challenging scientific problems and associated laboratories. DRDO Bhawan, . He also briefed about the long The JATP-CoE located in to find an innovative solution in term research and technology the campus of IISc will enable Advanced Aerospace Systems development at the other Center directed basic and applied and Materials, High Temperature of Excellences created by DRDO at research and engage with premier Materials, Micro and Nano research institutes through Systems, Artificial Intelligence and various academic institutes. multi-disciplinary and multi- Robotics, Quantum Technologies, Director IISc appreciated institutional collaboration. The etc. JATP-CoE may also involve DRDO’s decision of expanding focused research efforts at the other premier institutions in the the JATP-CoE and assured active centre will lead to realization of country in research based on their involvement of IISc in development indigenous technologies in the R&D strengths. of futuristic technologies. MoD & BEL sign contract for procurement of SDR (Tactical) worth over Rs 1,000 cr inistry of Defence and Defence Electronics Applications take place within three years. The Defence Public Sector Laboratory (DEAL), DRDO BEL is already supplying SDR- MUndertaking (DPSU) through a consortium of domestic Naval Combat (NC) to the Indian Limited (BEL) agencies and industry, comprising Navy. SDR-Air is under user signed a contract for procurement Weapons and Electronics Systems evaluation trial. of Software Defined Radio Tactical Engineering Establishment DRDO and BEL are planning (SDR-Tac) worth over ₹ 1,000 (WESEE), BEL, Centre for to provide latest SDR with crore in New Delhi on 8 February Artificial Intelligence & Robotics security grading to the Armed 2021. (CAIR), DRDO and , Forces. The SDR-Tac is a four The SDR-Tac, jointly will bring strategic depth to the channel multi-mode, multi band, designed and developed by Armed Forces. The delivery will 19’’ rack mountable, ship-borne

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Software Defined Radio system. different form factors. They also It is intended to serve ship-to- allow implementation of futuristic ship, ship-to-shore and ship-to- waveforms on the same hardware air voice and data communication using software programmability, for network centric operations. It thus ensuring longer life and supports simultaneous operation savings on cost. of all the four channels covering A key factor of SDRs is software V/UHF and L Band. This SDR programmability, which allows system houses multiple types easy changes of the radio’s of waveforms for narrow band fundamental characteristics like and wide band applications. The modulation types, operating MANET waveforms are available frequencies, bandwidths, in UHF and L Band to support multiple access schemes, source ad hoc networking feature for net and channel coding/decoding centric operations. methods, spreading/de-spreading The Armed Forces are in need of techniques and encryption/ transition from the single purpose decryption algorithms. Traditional radio of the past to more flexible hardware-centric radios require SDRs to serve most of their wireless hardware changes to modify these communication needs. These fundamental characteristics. SDRs will be backward compatible specific platforms and waveforms/ Multiple types of radio equipment with existing Indian radios. applications. The SDRs allow use can be replaced with multi-mode, Different Service groups require of common waveform/application multi band, multi-role SDR’s of different form factor radios for implementation methods for suitable form factors. DRL inks MoU with Darrang College efence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur Dsigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Darrang College, Tezpur in order to promote cooperation in scientific education and research, especially the project work of PG students at DRL. The MoU was signed by Dr SK Dwivedi, Director, DRL and Dr Joysankar Hazarika, Principal, Darrang College on 7 January 2021. The MoU would enable the utilization of each other’s strengths in teaching and research, in term of collaborative research work of mutual interest, sharing of Exchange of MoU between DRL and Darrng College laboratory facilities, library facility pursuing their academic projects benefit the students, faculties and and opportunities for students in etc., which in turn, will mutually scientists of both institutes.

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DRDO showcased advanced indigenous defence technologies at Parade 2021 elivering on its mandate of development of state-of- Dthe-art defence systems, DRDO showcased two major achievements of the year—LCA Navy take off and landing onboard the aircraft carrier and complete family of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles in the Republic Day 2021. LCA Navy has achieved a major technology capability milestone by landing and taking off from the Aircraft Carrier of IN. The LCA Navy tableau exhibited the successful demonstration of carrier operations of LCA Navy from INS Vikramaditya on sea. The tableau of LCA Navy shows landing, take-off and lift operation, three most important operations required to be met by an aircraft onboard a carrier ship. LCA Navy successfully demonstrated landing on a 90 meters runway and take off from short run of 145 meters in 2020. LCA Navy is India’s first 4+ Generation STOBAR (Ski-Jump Take Off But Arrested Recovery) . Cdr Abhishek C Gawande of Indian Navy lead the tableau. Symbolizing India’s strides in anti-tank missile technologies, the second DRDO tableau exhibited the full complement of DRDO’s Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) DRDO tableau showcasing anti-tank guided missiles (top) and LCA Navy Systems. , helicopter launched were the main attraction of NAG is a 3rd generation fire ATGM HELINA, Man portable the tableau. The ATGM tableau and forget missile developed for ATGM (MPATGM), Stand-off was represented by Shri Shiladitya mechanized formations to engage Anti-Tank Missile (SANT) and Bhowmick, Scientist ’D’, a young heavily fortified enemy tanks. Laser-Guided ATGM for MBT scientist of DRDL, Hyderabad. HELINA is a 3rd generation fire

www.drdo.gov.in March 2021 17 Events and forget missile, with a range of 7 km, has been designed and developed for integration on weaponised version of Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). MPATGM has a range of 2.5 km with fire and forget and top-attack capabilities for infantry use. SANT is being developed for launch from Mi- 35 helicopter of IAF for anti-tank operations. ATGM for MBT Arjun is a laser guided Precision Guided Munition, which is launched from the 120 mm rifled gun of Arjun tank to engage and defeat ERA protected armoured targets. Model of LCA Tejas was also part of IAF tableau and adorning Republic Day Celebration at ITR the Ministry of Information and care for ITR employees, extension of our constitution, fundamental Broadcasting representing the of Health Care Centre, a special duties and responsibilities. In theme ‘Vocal for Local’. Other care unit inaugurated on this addition, he also mentioned the DRDO products on Rajpath were occasion. Enhancing the security recent achievements of CAIR in Akash surface-to-air and Astra air- system of ITR, Access Control and various projects and goals for year to-air missiles on IAF tableau. Control Room and Missile Park, 2021. Director, CAIR distributed The following DRDO labs also showcasing the world of missiles lab-level, welfare and sports prizes celebrated Republic day at their also inaugurated during the to the winners. respective places. celebration. ITR, Chandipur Tree plantation was carried NMRL, Ambernath out to mark green and clean ITR The 72nd Republic Day was The celebrations at Naval campaign. About 200 officers and celebrated in Integrated Test Materials Research Laboratory staff of the establishment attended Range (ITR), Chandipur premises (NMRL) commenced with on 26 January 2021 with hoisting the programme. The programme hoisting of National Flag by of National Flag by Shri HK Ratha, was conducted by Shri CG Subudhi, Dr M Patri, Director, NMRL. He Director, ITR, followed by national Sc ‘F’, Chairman Republic Day motivated the gathering through anthem. Director, in his address Celebration Committee and his his talk especially young scientists appreciated the officers, staff and team. for taking up projects in exigent their families and contributions and challenging fields that will done by Military Wing, DSC CAIR, Bengaluru augment the capability and Jawans and Home Guard round the Dr Upendra Kumar Singh, OS readiness of our Armed Forces clock to safeguard the sovereignty & Director, Centre for Artificial with cutting edge technologies. of ITR and Missile Complexes. He Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) In his address, he also laid also highlighted the importance hoisted the national flag and strong emphasis on punctuality, of our constitution in our day-to- addressed the gathering. In promptness, cleanliness and day life for peace, harmony and his address, Director, CAIR teamwork for the success of integrity. Strengthening of health highlighted about the importance ongoing NMRL projects.

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NSTL, Visakhapatnam Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) celebrated the 72nd Republic Day with patriotic fervour. Unfurling the tricolour, Dr OR Nandagopan, OS & Director NSTL, paid rich tributes to the builders of our nation, and recalled the sacrifices made by the brave men and women in India’s fight for freedom. He exhorted the NSTL fraternity to draw inspiration from their deeds, and to give their best in developing the best systems for the user, Indian Navy. Smt Lalitha Nandagopan, first lady of NSTL and President NSTL Mahila Kalyan Manch handed over assistance to deserving students of schools in Visakhapatnam. Officers and Staff of NSTL participated in the programme. Flag hoisting at NSTL and NMRL on Republic Day NSTL Celebrates 51st Raising Day aval Science & Technological described NSTL as a vibrating lab Dr Samir V Kamat (participated Laboratory (NSTL), and appreciated the team members through video conference) NVisakhapatnam celebrated who went to Ulan and succeeded congratulated NSTL and suggested its 51st Lab Raising Day on in heavy-weight torpedo trials. He to keep timeline in the futuristic 8 January 2021. NSTL is one of assured that utmost importance projects and asked to focus on the premier naval labs of DRDO is being given to the issues of new generation technologies and engaged in the development of employees and at the same time systems. He further exhorted underwater weapons and systems. expected more productivity from NSTL to introduce cutting- Chief Guest of the function was them. He expressed his faith that edge technologies like artificial Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, NSTL will become one of the best intelligence and machine learning DDR&D & Chairman DRDO. naval labs in the world and would in the products and systems. Vice Admiral Kalidoss Srinivas, be followed in the nearby future. In his address, Dr OR AVSM, NM, VSM, PD (SBC) and Vice Admiral Kalidoss Srinivas Nandagopan, OS & Director, NSTL Dr Samir V Kamat, DG (NS&M), DRDO were the Guests of explained the 50-year journey detailed various achievements Honour. Smt DR Rajeswari Devi, of NSTL and its association with of the lab over the past year, Sc ‘G’ and Chairperson Lab Raising Indian Navy. He appreciated and also the progress on the Day celebrations gave welcome NSTL for giving importance innovative technologies to meet address and detailed the various to the user requirements and futuristic requirements. He activities carried out to celebrate congratulated NSTL for becoming congratulated NSTL fraternity for Raising Day. one-stop solution in research showing consistent improvement Participating through video & development of underwater in sea-trials, in particular the conference, Dr G Satheesh Reddy weapons and marine vessels. team members who went to

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Ulan and succeeded in heavy- the laboratory organized Banner Dr Manu Korulla, Sc ‘G’ & weight torpedo trials. He also Competition and Talent Hunt Chairman Works Committee; thanked all the officers and Competition for the officers and Sri Ch. VSN Murthy, JCM Staff staff for their support during staff. Prizes to the winners of these side Leader & President, NSTL COVID-19 lockdown and keeping competitions were given away by Civil Employees Union; Sri the critical projects going. He Vice Admiral Kalidoss Srinivas. Ch Chandrasekhara Rao, Vice specially mentioned the services Meritorious employees were also President, NSTL Civil Employees rendered by the members of awarded various laboratory-level Union; Sri Hemant Bais, NSTL Civil Employees Union and DRDO Awards, Special Awards other employees who distributed Director’s Commendation for Secretary Works Committee; food packets to the needy people Civil, Services as well as Defence Senior Scientists; Officers and during lockdown period. Keeping Security Corps personnels and the Staff of NSTL extended their full in view the COVID-19 guidelines, Best Library User. cooperation to the programme.

Meritorious employees with Director, NSTL at NSTL Lab Raising Day PXE organises BLOOD DONATION CAMP n the 73rd Army Day on 15 January 2021 a Blood ODonation Camp was organised at Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur under the aegis of Red Cross Blood Bank Society . The camp was inaugurated by Shri DK Joshi, Sc ‘G’, Director, PXE, who urged employees to come forward for the noble cause. During the camp 101 units of blood was collected, 11 people registered for eye donation and five people for organ donation. A Certificate of Appreciation and Voluntary Blood Donor Identity Card were issued to the donors. Blood donation camp at PXE

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DRL organises Skill Development Programme one-day skill development army personnel. The participants production. programme on “Oyster were thoroughly explained about DRL also organised a day long AMushroom Production” the micro points to be remembered training on Bamboo-based Skill was conducted by Defence during mushroom bag preparation, Development at DRL R&D Centre, Research Laboratory (DRL), incubation and harvesting. Salari, West Kameng, Arunachal Tezpur at 17 Maratha Light Kit and mushroom technology Pradesh on 27 January 2021 for Infantry on 29 January 2021. A calendar were distributed to each local youths and SHGs of Salari total of 33 army personnel (JCOs Participant.Team DRL was led village. Mrs Neera Sarmah, Design and ORs) attended the training by Shri Vijay Pal, TO ‘A’, Shri NJ Consultant, and known as the programme. Kalita, Tech ‘C’ and Shri Balaram ‘Bamboo Lady of India’ acted as Participants were informed Das, ALS-I. a resource person and conducted in detail about the nutritional DRL also conducted training hands-on training on various benefits of mushrooms, their on Organic Farming in Thembang, techniques for preparation of economic importance as an Mukuthing and Namsu villages different handicrafts and other alternative source of income and in West Kameng district of utility products from bamboo. A stepwise cultivation methodology Arunachal Pradesh. During total of 30 participants from Salari of mushroom. training, judicious use of fertilizers village attended the workshop As a part of practical and pesticides were highlighted with great interest. She urged the demonstration and execution, and organic farming techniques local youths to establish bamboo participants prepared mushroom and organic certification processes based cottage industry, for which, bags under the supervision of DRL were discussed. Ten farmers were she assured buy back scheme as team. Sixty mushroom bags, each selected for demonstration of well. Dr SK Dwivedi, Director, weighing 2.5 kg, were prepared by organic farming techniques in fruit DRL, appreciated the workshop.

Participants at Oyster Mushroom Production programme conducted by DRL, Tezpur

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Steering Committee Meeting hirty-first Steering Committee Meeting Ton Warship Materials Technology was held at Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Ambernath on 28 January 2021 through video conferencing to approve the recommendations made for various ongoing project activities during Working Group Meeting. The meeting commenced with welcome address by Director, NMRL followed by introductory Steering Committee meeting at NMRL address by Dr SV Kamat, DG support and assistance being by IHQ and NMRL. Chairman (NS&M). Chairman, V Adm. rendered to IN. The Chairman also congratulated NMRL for the SR Sarma, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, highlighted the need for successful endurance mode trials COM in his opening address addressing field issues and early in AIP technology for submarine. complimented NMRL for the nomination of trial platform both NPOL conducts INCREON-2021 aval Physical and The opening session by eminent Two eminent doctors, Dr P M Abdul Oceanographic Laboratory psychologist Shri Vipin Roldant, Haleem, and Dr A Sreekumar took N(NPOL), Kochi organized comprehensively covered the sessions on geriatric diseases and a two-day training course titled socio-psychological aspects of diet plan to be followed in old age. INCREON (In-house Course for retired life. The session was vibrant An experience sharing session by Retiring Employees of NPOL) and refreshing which was evident Shri NK Viswambharan, retired during 6-7 January 2021, for the from the enthusiastic involvement senior scientist, was an eye- the calendar year 2021. Twenty- of the participants. Shri Rajesh opener. He narrated his personal six employees along with their Nambiar, Accounts Officer, NPOL, experience, the risks involved in spouses attended the training elaborated on the CGHS health venturing into business without course. INCREON is organized at schemes and Shri Mohith S, Senior experience and domain expertise, NPOL every year to provide expert Admin Officer, NPOL, explained the exciting options to be creative guidance to the retiring employees on the PPO & Pensionery Benefits. and active, without bothering and to adapt them to the abrupt This was followed by a session about old age and loneliness. changes in life after retirement. The on Post Retirement Investment Dr Madhu H, HoD, Department syllabus of the course is carefully Plans by Shri Vivek Singh Jha, of Safety, CUSAT presented a prepared in consultation with Chief Manager (Training), SBI. He session on post retirement career domain experts and holistically explained the various investment opportunities. The session was addresses the social, psychological, options, benefits and also very informative and he explained financial, and physical issues cautioned on the risks involved in on career options specific to the post retirement. The course was some of the investment options. different categories of retiring inaugurated by Shri PV Jose, OS, The focus of the second day was employees. The concluding session and Officiating Director, NPOL. on health, wellness and happiness. was on ‘Inner Engineering’ by Shri

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K Mohanan, Sc ‘G’. He gave a lucid and urged them to rediscover the conscientiously create their own talk on happiness and inner peace. innocence of childhood. INCREON ecosystem for happiness after He held the audience through his ended on this session on happiness, retirement. simple analogies from daily life with the participants promising to

Participants at INCREON-2021 infra development dfrl gets Food Processing Facilities irector General (LS), DRDO, Dr AK Singh Dinaugurated Modern Food Processing Facilities at Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru on 11 January 2021. Dr AD Semwal, Director, DFRL was present on the occasion. The facilities comprise positive air pressure area for food processing, clean room facility for packaging of food, state-of-the-art food processing machineries such as semi-automatic chapati making Dr AK Singh inaugurating the Food Processing Facility at DFRL machine, combi-oven, cooking fruits and vegetable washing and access control units. The facility mixture, bar making machine, slicing machine, vacuum fryer, etc., will be utilised for the production retort food processing system, with modern kitchen facilities and of food for the Gaganyaan mission.

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VISITORS TO DRDO LABS/ESTTS CAIR, Bengaluru Lt Gen BK Respwal, VSM, Commandant, ASC College and Centre visited Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) on 7 January 2021. Dr UK Singh, OS & Director, CAIR briefed the visitor about technologies in the area of Secure Systems, Command and Control Systems and Intelligent Systems and Robotics. DIPR, Delhi Air Vice Marshal H Bains, AVSM, VSM, Assistant Chief of Lt Gen BK Respwal being briefed about CAIR activities Air Staff, Training, and Gp Capt H Page (Gp Capt PO-3) visited Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) on 5 February 2021. AVM overviewed the work and assignments being done by DIPR. He appreciated the work being done at DIPR. HEMRL, Pune TT Brig. AK Singh, SM, DDG Ac- quisition Tech (Army) visited HEMRL on 6 January 2021. He was briefed about High Energy Air Vice Marshal H Bains being briefed about DIPR activities Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) and simulation activi- ties related to HEMs. He witnessed dynamic firing of 81 mm ATAL Smoke Grenade & static test of 40 kg Ballistic Evaluation Motor. He also visited ERA test facility. TT Maj. Gen. KV Jauhar, ADG, Army Design Bureau visit- ed HEMRL on 8 January 2021. He was briefed about the ac- tivities of HEMRL. He also vis- ited Exhibition Hall and took keen interest in the exhibits. Brig. AK Singh showing keen interest in Static Firing Set-up of Rocket Motor at HEMRL

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