Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) : News and Updates

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My guess 8 canisters of Akash NG in the 4 cells , 2 each
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Oh yes............I totally forgot about the Akash NG in development. But wasn't that thing meant to have a single round canister, the picture here is taken from a tender document and presumed to be a Akash NG canister. Although strangely the QRSAM seems to have a canister that looks just like this.
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The launcher pic that you posted is somewhat smaller in length to house a 50 km ranged AD missile, given the size of Akash missile. What is the proposed length of the Akash NG ?
 
Anti-airfield weapon by 2020: DRDO
Scientists at DRDO’s Research Imarat Centre in the city are working day and night to develop an Smart Anti Airfield Weapon for the Indian Air Force.

Published: 30th April 2019 02:34 AM | Last Updated: 30th April 2019 10:28 AM

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: Scientists at DRDO’s Research Imarat Centre in the city are working day and night to develop an Smart Anti Airfield Weapon for the Indian Air Force. The project can be finished by 2020 if the Air Force wants the same, officials said.

The weapon, which has been under development for the last four years, is equipped with inertial navigation system -- a navigation device which uses motion sensors and gyroscopes to continuously calculate a moving object’s position. When launched from an aircraft, the missile will be able to restrict troop movement, penetrate canopies, demolish bunkers and so on.

The missile is “smart” because it would sent back images of the target for battle damage assessment, as proof of the operation. It can also change its course, with the help of the inertial navigation system, if the target changes its position. The missile, which is very small in size, according to officials, has an accuracy of less than 20m to 7m, based on the IAF’s requirement. As of now, 17 successful trials have taken place.

Anti-airfield weapon by 2020: DRDO

@LoneWolfSandeep you posted a media report stating SAAW was the primary weapon of choice for Balakot strikes, how can that be if it hasn't yet entered service ? Livefist previously reported that the SAAW was going to be test fired from a Hawk-i in April this year. April ends today so that's clearly not happening. Now you have this article saying SAAW is going in service by 2020. There seems to be a lot of inconsistencies in the reporting about SAAW even from reliable sources.
 
Gautam said:
As of now, 17 successful trials have taken place.

Anti-airfield weapon by 2020: DRDO

@LoneWolfSandeep you posted a media report stating SAAW was the primary weapon of choice for Balakot strikes, how can that be if it hasn't yet entered service ? Livefist previously reported that the SAAW was going to be test fired from a Hawk-i in April this year. April ends today so that's clearly not happening. Now you have this article saying SAAW is going in service by 2020. There seems to be a lot of inconsistencies in the reporting about SAAW even from reliable sources.
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You have yourself answered yourself - How many previous successful tests been conducted so far - 17
Alterations additions etc keep happening, till its brought into operational service as a finished final product.
So if DRDO prepared again, they could have done another successful test, only difference be, this time it be landing on other side of border.
Its answer is similar to, can India if required on short to mid term notice, in collaboration with scientists, do another Asat attack, this time on a live Enemy Sat - even if its not formally inducted into Forces? Yes
 
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I'd put this on the small arms thread, but since we don't yet have a weapon, this is where it belongs. @Parthu this should greatly interest you.

The research paper is on : "Ergonomic Assessment of Multi-Calibre Individual Weapon System(MCIWS) in Virtual reality Platform"
It goes on to simulate comfort levels of users of different body sizes while using the gun in different poses(standing, squatting and crawling). Very interesting read. But more interestingly this is the latest model of the MCIWS.
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Compare it to the older model and the design evolution is pretty evident.
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Firstly, I see a full length MIL STD 1913 pic rail, not a small sized pic rail that almost came off as an afterthought previously. The upper and lower receivers are clearly separated and designed to be field strip-able. Look at that barrel length on them, too much to be used as a carbine, the newer model has a even longer barrel. WTH:cautious:. Then the sight isn't meant for CQB either, may be this is meant to used as a DMR.
The OFB grenade launcher looks as ugly as ever. They seem to have gotten rid of the window-like gap on the mag well. Good to see.
What about the firing mechanism ? still the AK like long-stroke piston or have they decided to move to short-stroke.
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source : View of Ergonomic Assessment of Multi Calibre Individual Weapon System in Virtual Reality Platform
 
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Alright I have good news. But its old news. Really old, from July 2012. Source paper attached.
The paper is titled : "Metamaterials in Electromagnetic Wave Absorbers"

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The paper expands on about sub-atomic structures of meta-materials. Their properties and so on.

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I'll bet at least some of it will transfer over to AMCA, Ghatak, Unmanned Wingman drones etc. There was a paper recently on the continuation of this research. Let me see if I can find it.

continued on next post.
 
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DRDO's "Light Weight Fire Proximity Suit" withstands heat for 260 seconds at 3 meter distance against exposure of fire source of 50 liters Aviation Turbine Fuel(ATF) during live tests and withstands heat for 10 minutes against the exposure of fire source of 50 liters aviation turbine fuel at 5 meter distance during live fire tests.

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Not bad looking. What's up with that helmet though ? Motorcycle mania much ?
 
Continuation of research on Active Ultra Wide Band Radar Absorbing Skin. Read posts #231 & #232 for context.
This research paper is more recent from January 2018. The research organisation is Aeronautical Development Establishment(ADE) and Applied Research Division-DRDO. It's titled "Novel Ultra Wide Band Polarisation Independent Capacitive Jaumann Radar Absorber"
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Original post from "porky_kicker" of Other Forum.

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DRDO MMSR - Multi Mode Surveillance Radar
High mobility with all systems packed onto one vehicle itself.
Range 0-80Km, 100 Target track, high scan rate (30 rpm), high elevation angles (-15 to 75 degree)
And AFAIK Multi Mission here means WLR ( weapons locating radar ) and air defence radar capabilities in one radar package. First of its kind in the world if true.
It should replace DRDO Swathi WLR and older air defence radars in the future.
 
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