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Rajnath Singh inaugurates BEL’ s ₹220-cr product development & innovation centre
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has opened its Product Development and Innovation Centre (PD&IC) in Bengaluru with an investment of about ₹220 crore.
“The centre will focus on IPR (intellectual property rights) creation in strategic areas, reducing external dependence for critical subsystems, and standardisation of subsystems,” said Gowtama MV, CMD, BEL.
The centre will contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the government and is expected to provide a single window interface for DRDO and other R&D houses, and strengthen transfer of technology (ToT) processes and collaborative design efforts through involvement of start-ups and MSMEs.
The centre was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said that the new centre will contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative through indigenisation efforts aimed at self-reliance.
The PD&IC is equipped with facilities and resources to design, develop, prototype and generate manufacturing documents for systems and sub-systems, which can be marketed as standalone products or used in the development of larger systems or system-of-systems by the Strategic Business Units/Units of BEL. Centres of Excellence (COEs) have already been created in PD&IC in the areas of Communication, Electro-Optics & Lasers, and Radar & Weapon Systems.
The centre is constructed on a 26-acre land with 45,000 sq m of floor space, which can house about 750 engineers.
High-power transmitter
Singh unveiled a high-power transmitter for Akash-NG RF seeker, designed by the Microwave Tube Research & Development Center (MTRDC), a DRDO lab, and concurrently developed along with BEL, based on a production order from the Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
Speaking at the ‘Engineers Conclave’ (EC-2019), organised jointly by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), BEL at the Bharat Electronics Academy for Excellence (BAE), Bengaluru,, Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to reach out to remote villages through the Digital India initiative. He added that the development of critical and cutting-edge technologies in defence would help save forex, which can be used for other development activities.
The Engineers Conclave is an annual event aimed at bringing together engineers from across the country to identify, discuss and deliberate upon issues of national importance.
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has opened its Product Development and Innovation Centre (PD&IC) in Bengaluru with an investment of about ₹220 crore.
“The centre will focus on IPR (intellectual property rights) creation in strategic areas, reducing external dependence for critical subsystems, and standardisation of subsystems,” said Gowtama MV, CMD, BEL.
The centre will contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the government and is expected to provide a single window interface for DRDO and other R&D houses, and strengthen transfer of technology (ToT) processes and collaborative design efforts through involvement of start-ups and MSMEs.
The centre was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said that the new centre will contribute to the ‘Make in India’ initiative through indigenisation efforts aimed at self-reliance.
The PD&IC is equipped with facilities and resources to design, develop, prototype and generate manufacturing documents for systems and sub-systems, which can be marketed as standalone products or used in the development of larger systems or system-of-systems by the Strategic Business Units/Units of BEL. Centres of Excellence (COEs) have already been created in PD&IC in the areas of Communication, Electro-Optics & Lasers, and Radar & Weapon Systems.
The centre is constructed on a 26-acre land with 45,000 sq m of floor space, which can house about 750 engineers.
High-power transmitter
Singh unveiled a high-power transmitter for Akash-NG RF seeker, designed by the Microwave Tube Research & Development Center (MTRDC), a DRDO lab, and concurrently developed along with BEL, based on a production order from the Research Centre Imarat (RCI).
Speaking at the ‘Engineers Conclave’ (EC-2019), organised jointly by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), BEL at the Bharat Electronics Academy for Excellence (BAE), Bengaluru,, Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to reach out to remote villages through the Digital India initiative. He added that the development of critical and cutting-edge technologies in defence would help save forex, which can be used for other development activities.
The Engineers Conclave is an annual event aimed at bringing together engineers from across the country to identify, discuss and deliberate upon issues of national importance.
DRDO chief has been giving out a lot of interviews lately, what's up ? Why does the man always look like he is about to cry ?
DRDO chief urges for indigenous defence production - The Economic Times
DRDO chief urges for indigenous defence production - The Economic Times
Army wants DRDO to take in more of its personnel on deputation, give them more access
New Delhi: The Army has asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to take in more uniformed personnel on deputation and to give specific roles to them as it focuses on indigenous weapons and cutting down on imports.
The Army currently sends its personnel on deputation to help the DRDO with projects specified for the force, as does the Navy. While the exact number of Army personnel on DRDO deputation is not known, the Navy currently has about 40 personnel deputed there.
“We currently have some small deployment to the DRDO, but we want them to take in a higher number of personnel. Also, these personnel should be given access to the actual labs where research and design work is being carried out,” a senior Army officer told ThePrint.
The officer said the deputed personnel are often not given the access needed to ensure that the Army and the DRDO are on the same page.
Another officer made a caustic remark about the situation, saying the deputed personnel end up spending more time in the mess than in actual labs.
Incubation period too long
While the armed forces are willing to look at indigenous products, sources said the DRDO’s incubation period was just too long.
“The time taken by the DRDO on some products is just too much. There needs to be a shorter incubation period. Many times, the forces have demanded a certain product, and by the time it comes out, it is more or less outdated, technology-wise,” a source said.
The forces are now willing to work closely with research firms to ensure that the process can be faster and more streamlined.
An example of this was the appointment of a Major General as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi district, which will manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the military under an Indo-Russian joint venture. The experiment has been conducted to see if things can improve if armed forces personnel take charge of their key projects.
DRDO’s view
Asked about the situation, DRDO sources said there are about 100 uniformed personnel on deputation, and the organisation has no issue in inducting more. Sources also denied the charge of limited access, saying the services and the DRDO are “on board” on all projects.
A source said uniformed personnel have been an integral part of DRDO, and a serving Major General is actually the director of an important lab, adding that uniformed personnel are given responsibility as per suitability.
Push to cut down imports
The three services are trying to cut down imports to follow the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ push.
Speaking at a DRDO seminar this week, Army chief Gen. Bipin Rawat had pitched for greater inclusion of indigenous technology in the armed forces, and asserted that India would fight and win the next war with home-grown solutions.
Rawat and Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh attended the launch of the Indigenous Defence Equipment Exporters Association in New Delhi Friday. Rawat said numerous initiatives had been taken over the past several years to indigenise the defence sector. “We remain committed to the ethos of indigenisation,” he said.
New Delhi: The Army has asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to take in more uniformed personnel on deputation and to give specific roles to them as it focuses on indigenous weapons and cutting down on imports.
The Army currently sends its personnel on deputation to help the DRDO with projects specified for the force, as does the Navy. While the exact number of Army personnel on DRDO deputation is not known, the Navy currently has about 40 personnel deputed there.
“We currently have some small deployment to the DRDO, but we want them to take in a higher number of personnel. Also, these personnel should be given access to the actual labs where research and design work is being carried out,” a senior Army officer told ThePrint.
The officer said the deputed personnel are often not given the access needed to ensure that the Army and the DRDO are on the same page.
Another officer made a caustic remark about the situation, saying the deputed personnel end up spending more time in the mess than in actual labs.
Incubation period too long
While the armed forces are willing to look at indigenous products, sources said the DRDO’s incubation period was just too long.
“The time taken by the DRDO on some products is just too much. There needs to be a shorter incubation period. Many times, the forces have demanded a certain product, and by the time it comes out, it is more or less outdated, technology-wise,” a source said.
The forces are now willing to work closely with research firms to ensure that the process can be faster and more streamlined.
An example of this was the appointment of a Major General as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi district, which will manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the military under an Indo-Russian joint venture. The experiment has been conducted to see if things can improve if armed forces personnel take charge of their key projects.
DRDO’s view
Asked about the situation, DRDO sources said there are about 100 uniformed personnel on deputation, and the organisation has no issue in inducting more. Sources also denied the charge of limited access, saying the services and the DRDO are “on board” on all projects.
A source said uniformed personnel have been an integral part of DRDO, and a serving Major General is actually the director of an important lab, adding that uniformed personnel are given responsibility as per suitability.
Push to cut down imports
The three services are trying to cut down imports to follow the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ push.
Speaking at a DRDO seminar this week, Army chief Gen. Bipin Rawat had pitched for greater inclusion of indigenous technology in the armed forces, and asserted that India would fight and win the next war with home-grown solutions.
Rawat and Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh attended the launch of the Indigenous Defence Equipment Exporters Association in New Delhi Friday. Rawat said numerous initiatives had been taken over the past several years to indigenise the defence sector. “We remain committed to the ethos of indigenisation,” he said.
DRDO signs 30 agreements on Technology Transfer
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed 30 licensing agreements for Transfer of Technology (ToT) with 16 Indian companies, including three start-ups, at Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019, which is being held at Goa University, Taleigao, Goa between October 17-19, 2019.
The DRDO develops technologies for the Armed Forces and has been carrying out ToT of these technologies to the defence industry for end use of the Armed Forces.
Indian Armed Forces are procuring ready-to-eat meals, survival ration and emergency flying ration products from companies which have acquired ToT from DRDO. These products cater to the requirements of the Armed Forces deployed in inhospitable terrain and hostile weather conditions. These products have high nutrition value and higher shelf-life. These technologies are useful for the larger interest of society.
Vibrant Goa Summit provided an opportunity for the companies to interact with DRDO scientists who have developed these technologies. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant yesterday and was attended by senior officials from the Government of Goa and DRDO.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1588448#.XamYyXMWG2Y.twitter
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed 30 licensing agreements for Transfer of Technology (ToT) with 16 Indian companies, including three start-ups, at Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit 2019, which is being held at Goa University, Taleigao, Goa between October 17-19, 2019.
The DRDO develops technologies for the Armed Forces and has been carrying out ToT of these technologies to the defence industry for end use of the Armed Forces.
Indian Armed Forces are procuring ready-to-eat meals, survival ration and emergency flying ration products from companies which have acquired ToT from DRDO. These products cater to the requirements of the Armed Forces deployed in inhospitable terrain and hostile weather conditions. These products have high nutrition value and higher shelf-life. These technologies are useful for the larger interest of society.
Vibrant Goa Summit provided an opportunity for the companies to interact with DRDO scientists who have developed these technologies. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant yesterday and was attended by senior officials from the Government of Goa and DRDO.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1588448#.XamYyXMWG2Y.twitter
VatsRohit (@KesariDhwaj) Tweeted:
Stupidity displayed by some in IA on SATHI system aside, in my opinion, it is incorrect to compare indigenous efforts in IA and IAF with IN. And here's why:
(1) A ship is an amalgamation of many sub-parts. IN concentrated on those which Indian industrial complex could deliver
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Do read the entire thread. It's very informative.
Stupidity displayed by some in IA on SATHI system aside, in my opinion, it is incorrect to compare indigenous efforts in IA and IAF with IN. And here's why:
(1) A ship is an amalgamation of many sub-parts. IN concentrated on those which Indian industrial complex could deliver
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Do read the entire thread. It's very informative.
The Only Positive thing in this Article is that
We Can still Revive this project
But I still feel that they must be having some imported Equipment for the Special forces
And Ghatak platoons
The Whole Cold Start / IBG concept is based on Information flowing Rapidly and Seamlessly
SATHI
Encore Software
Detailed Information is still available on the Net
Already posted it long time back on d f i
DRDO light weight, small size modular ELINT / COMINT payload for UAV platform.
The system operates over wide range of frequencies with complete 360 degree of azimuth spatial coverage and it acts as force multiplier to build Electronic order of Battle (EOB) by providing accurate information about the hostile radar and communication systems. It can also carry out location fix using associated parameter information.
