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[nitesh]

'First flight of UAV Rustom-2 scheduled in Feb, 2014' - The Economic Times

BANGALORE: The first flight test of indigenously developed UAV Rustom-2, set to be used solely for defence purposes, would take place in February 2014, a top Aeronautical Development Establishment official said today.

"Designing of Rustom-2 has been completed, purchase orders have been placed and we are on schedule to fly for the first time in February 2014," ADE Director P S Krishnan told reporters.

 

[sayareakd]

hope this will be Rustom-2

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and hopefully it will be armed version.

 

[sayareakd]

 

[nitesh]

India To Install EW Systems on Aircraft, Expand Range | Defense News | defensenews.com

NEW DELHI — India is developing homemade electronic warfare (EW) systems that will have a range of up to 500 kilometers when fitted on UAVs and aircraft. At present, India is using ground-based EW systems fitted on naval platforms with a range of only 10 to 20 kilometers.

When fitted aboard satellites, the range of the EW systems will be even greater, said a scientist at India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), which is developing the EW systems.

 

[nitesh]

India gets closer to energy of the future - India - DNA

A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) developed by the scientists of Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has proved that it can undertake missions up to 6,000 meters to the sea bottom and identify gas hydrates and poly metallic nodules.
"The ROV fitted with scientific payloads like sensors, and sonar instruments could identify gas hydrates and poly metallic nodules in the bottom of the sea.On April 18, 2010, we unfurled the Indian tri colour at a depth of 6000 meters in the Central Indian Ocean Basin Region, 1000 miles off Kanyakumari," MA Atmanand, director, NIOT, told DNA. He said the mission was unofficially termed Samudrayaan. The scientists were honoured with the prestigious National Geo Science Awardfor this breakthrough.

 

[nitesh]

Goa Shipyard works on new stealth ship designs for missile, patrol and ASW roles - Indian Defence

DRDO organises 2nd International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles - Indian Defence

 

[nitesh]

DRDO working on systems to detect nuke contamination

We are developing ground-based and unmanned aerial systems which can be deployed deep in the affected zones to map and record level of contamination during CBRN emergencies," DRDO'S Chief Controller, Life Sciences, Dr W Selvamurthy told PTI here.

"Under unmanned aerial system category, we are developing sensors which can be fitted on to Nishant and Rustom Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to monitor radiological activities. Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) are also being developed for effective deployment in more critical areas," he said.

 

[nitesh]

DRDO opens new department - South India - Karnataka - ibnlive

BANGALORE: Owing to the rising incidents of violence within the country, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) introduced a department for Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) for internal security.
Speaking to media persons after the second International Conference on Electronic Warfare held on Wednesday, Chief Controller Research and Development (R&D) Avionics G Elangovan said that LIC was created to identify electronic warfare technologies and to customise the same to help the paramilitary and police forces across India.
He added that EW systems used electromagnetic spectrum to counter any adversary moves from various platforms such as night-vision, handheld radios, IED detection kits and radars among others. He said, " Niche technologies development need to be developed by the DRDO as others would not share the same with us (India)."

 

[nitesh]

DRDO focused on developing UAVs to aid intelligence: Subhananda Rao, DRDO R&D Chief - The Economic Times

BANGALORE: In contrast to the US which is "doing a lot of work" in developing and manufacturing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), India is more focused on developing UAVs as it considers intelligence gathering more challenging in future wars, Defence Research and Development Organisation said today.

"We have no mandate to develop UCAVs as of today. If the government gives us the mandate we will take up the project," Chief Controller R&D (Aeronautics), A Subhananda Rao, told reporters on the sidelines of the International Conference on Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (ICAUV) 2012 here.

 

[nitesh]

Tarmak007 -- A bold blog on Indian defence: CABS touches 21 | Spirited scientists await prying plane | Sub-systems for surveillance getting ready

Giving heads-up on the project to Express, CABS Director S Christopher said that all the sub-systems for surveillance are getting ready. "The primary radar, electronic support measure, communication support measure, line-of-sight and SATCOM data links have reached the final stages of development. They are now in the test and integration phase," Christopher said. He said the lab is gearing up for a formal Raising Day event soon.
Through this programme, the CABS has gifted India critical gen-next technologies. "The core competence is generated in the field of Mark XII SSR systems, tactical software for network-centric operations and in design-development of complex avionics systems. A few of the building block, technologies and patents indigenously-realised can be used for several spin-offs and exports,"says G Elangovan, DRDO Chief Controller (R&D), Avionics.

 

[nitesh]

quite innovative

BASIX ‘Aahaar,’ DRDO Dal Roti pack for Rs 35 - India News

 

[nitesh]

DRDO jumps in

DRDO chief foresees home in other planets | Deccan Chronicle

 

[nitesh]

Hindustan Aeronautics poised for significant restructuring

 

[nitesh]

quite a big day coming:

Livefist: 2 Indian Weapons Enter Service On March 3

 

[sesha_maruthi27]

I am happy............

 

[nitesh]

Let's buy the shares:

Disinvestment of HAL will happen: govt

The Hindu : States / Karnataka : Disinvestment procedure begins for HAL

 

[rahulrds1]

Big opportunities for SMEs in defence sector

source : CIOL: Information Technology News | IT News | Computer Technology News India | Latest Enterprise Technology
Big opportunities for SMEs in defence sector - CIOL Editorial

Tuesday, March 06, 2012
BANGALORE, INDIA: The recently concluded defence expo in Bangalore gave some good news for country's small and medium businesses (SMBs/SMEs). During the expo, minister of state for Defence Pallam Raju said that the central government is looking at introducing the R&D fund for SMEs to encourage their participation in the defence sector.

For instance, Bangalore generates nearly 65 per cent of the country's aerospace business. As the minister said, if the new scheme for setting up R&D fund for SMEs comes up during the 12th Five Year plan, it will boost SMEs' presence around Bangalore to make it a hub for defence sector.

Meanwhile, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which mainly makes combat aircraft for India's defence sector, has said that it would increase its aircraft component buying from SMEs. HAL mainly outsources its component requirement to SMEs around Bangalore, Hyderabad and Nashik.

CII's report on defence estimates that the Indian defence sector currently comprises over 6,000 SMEs, which supply around 20-25per cent of components and sub-assemblies to the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), ordnance factories, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the armed forces.

The increase in spending on defence procurements will open up significant business opportunities for Indian SMEs for integrating themselves into supply chains of national and international defence majors. The defence sector is thus emerging as a lucrative market for SMEs.

Though the opportunities arising from the defence industry for the Indian SMEs are huge, there are some challenges. SMEs that can be successful are the ones which can innovate, adopt cutting edge technologies, deliver customised solutions, develop and maintain global standard in manufacturing qualities and specifications while maintaining their cost advantages. The challenge, therefore, for the Indian SMEs is to proactively respond to changing customer expectations.
©CIOL Bureau


"Its time to start business boys..., cake is big..."

 

[JAYRAM]

DRDO chief calls for new coding

March 4, 2012
DC
Hyderabad

The Light Utility Helicopter, designed by HAL Bengaluru, is being prepared for display at the India Aviation 2012 expo begining on March 14 at the Begumpet Airport on Saturday. — DC

India needs to develop advanced encryption or code cryptography to foolproof national security from cyber warfare, the DG, Defence Research and Development Organisation and Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister, Dr V.K. Saraswat said.

He was delivering a lecture on "Cyber Warfare and National Security" at the inaugural function of the 12th research and project exhibition of IIIT-Hyderabad, showcasing the prominent research and projects being carried out at the institute.

Dr Saraswat said that while India has to develop high level cryptographic tools and keys to protect its information, it should also aim at deciphering the information which is being used against its interests. He added that the need of the hour was a thoughtful security system for countering terrorism. Recalling the cyber attacks on Commonwealth Games ticketing, Dr Saraswat, who played a key role in the development of the Prithvi missile, said that warfare had come a long way from the conventional mode to missiles and finally to using internet and mobile communication systems as launching pads for aggression.

DRDO chief calls for new coding | Deccan Chronicle

 

[JAYRAM]

Hackers had a free run during CW Games: DRDO chief

March 11, 2012
DC
chennai

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief and scientific adviser to defence minister Dr V.K. Saraswat revealed on Saturday that computer servers of government departments were attacked nearly 200 times during 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

"There have been many cases of hackers from foreign countries and ethical hackers intruding into our systems in the past," said Dr Saraswat after being conferred an honorary doctorate by Hindustan University in the city.

"Hackers had tried to destabilise the Commonwealth Games by hacking into servers of government departments. But, with a strong team of computer experts we were able to counter these attacks," he said.
Pointing out that the country needed more mathematicians, physicists and computer experts to counter cyber-attacks, Dr Saraswat said DRDO had planned to develop a strong encryption group to develop encryption techniques to save the servers from cyber-attacks.

The organisation also plans to design and build servers, routers and operating systems making the country self-reliant in the IT field. He said that DRDO would set up a training institute near Delhi to train the armed forces in mitigating chemical, radiological, biological and nuclear radiation.

Hackers had a free run during games: DRDO chief | Deccan Chronicle

 

[JAYRAM]

DRDO develops technology to combat mosquitos

March 8, 2012
DC
Visakhapatnam

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which develops defence equipment, has now developed a new technology to combat the mosquito menace.

The new method uses an "attractant" in combination with "insect growth regulators" to form an "attracticide." It attracts the female mosquitoes to lay eggs in water containing the attractant. These eggs hatch into larva but do not grow into adults. The attracticide uses the "lure and kill" technique to prevent the mosquitoes from propagating.

Normally, insecticides work for a short duration only. After a while, the insecticides become useless as the mosquito population develops resistance. The use of insecticides is also widely criticised by the environmentalists.

According to statistics, about 400 species of mosquitoes can spread diseases among human beings. According to the World Health Organisation, at least 700 million people are infected each year by mosquito-borne diseases. In addition, approximately one out of 17 people are killed by mosquito-borne diseases.

Field trials have been carried out in Delhi by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, which confirmed the efficiency of the attracticide in controlling the dengue vector population.

The new technology, developed by the DRDO, is simple and cost effective. The technology has tremendous potential to control dengue transmitting mosquitoes globally, said a scientist on conditions of anonymity.


DRDO develops technology to combat mosquito menace | Deccan Chronicle