Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India
Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO) came into existence in 1958. It was the amalgamation of technical Dev. Establishment (TDEs) of Indian Army and Directorate of Tech. Dev. and Production (DTDP) with Defence Science Organisation ( DSO).
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India
The vision of DRDO is to empower India with defence technologies. It has the mission of achieving self-reliance in defence technologies and systems by innovation and equipping the armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment. DRDO is headed by Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister), SA to RM, who is also the secretary, Deptt of Defence R & D and Director General R & D. The SA is assisted by 7 Chief Controllers. The organisation has a two-tier systems, viz. the Technical and corporate Directorates at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi and laboratories/ establishments located at different stations all over the country. Following is the organisational structure of DRDO.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India
Total No. of Labs/Estts –– 52
Manpower Training Institute –– 3
Integrated Test Range for Performance evaluation –– 2
Responsibilities of DRDO (categorised):
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India
(i) Design, development and lead to produce state-of-art Sensors Weapons Systems, Platforms and allied equipment (Strategies systems, Tactical systems, Dual Use technologies.)
(ii) Research in Life Sciences, to optimise combat effectiveness and promote the well-being of service personnel in a harsh environment.
(iii) Develop infrastructure and highly trained manpower for a strong defence technology base.
Major Contribution of DRDO
Missile System –– Agni, Prithvi, Brahmos, Dhanush, Trishul, Akash and Nag.
Naval Systems –– HUMSA, USHUS, TAL, Torpedoes-fire control system and Advanced Experimental.
Electronic Systems –– SARARI, ACCCS, Surveillance Radar, SUMUKTA, SANGRAHA, WLR, SV-2000, CIDSS, CNR and Indra.
Combat Vehicle and Engg. –– MBT, Arjun, Armoured, Engg rece Vehicle (AERV) Bridge Layer Tank, Armoured Amphibious Dozer, SARVATRA, Trackway Expedient MAT, Ground Surfacing, Armoured Ambulance BMP-II, Career Morter Tracked on BMP-II & Operation Theatre Complex on Wheels.
Aero System –– LCA, Lakshya Pilotless Aircraft, Nishant UAV ‘Tempest’EX Suite, Tranquil, Reader Warning Receiver (RWR), Tarang RWR Project Vetrivate, High Accuracy, Direction Finding (HADF) RWR, Jagur Mission Computer & Bheema 1000 Aircraft Weapon Loading Trolley.
Armament System –– 5.56 mm INSAS (Amn. LMG & Rifle), Pinaka- Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System, FSAPDS Mk-I/II Ammunition, Influence Mines Mk-I, Multimode Grenades, etc.
Material –– AB Class Steel for Naval Application. Titanium Sponge, NBC Protective, Clothing/Permeable Suites, Extreme cold weather Clothing System, Blast Protection Suits, Synthetic Life Jacket, Anti Riot Polycarbonate Shield, Anti Riot Helmet, Brake pads for Aircraft, Heavy Alloy Armour Penetrator Rods, Jackel Armour, Kanchan Armour, Spade M1.
Life Sciences System –– Life Support Systems for Army, Navy and Air force Personnel, NBC Canister, Water Prison Detection Kit, Portable, Decontamination Apparatus. NBC Filters/ ventilation systems, First Aid Kit, CW Type A/B, Decontamination kit/solution. 0 0 0
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