INNOVATION IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION PROJECTS
Posted On: 13 MAR 2023 2:57PM by PIB Delhi
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework was launched by the Government with the aim to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace Sector by engaging Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia to promote self-reliance. The Government has also approved Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to encourage industries especially MSMEs and start-ups to design and develop various Defence Technologies. Dare to Dream Innovation contest was launched by DRDO to support start-ups & innovation. Lists of iDEX challenges processed and TDF projects approved during the last four years are as follows:
List of iDEX challenges for which contracts signed during the last four years
Sl. No.
Name of iDEX Challenge
1
AI in SCM & Logistics
2
Remotely Piloted Airborne Vehicles
3
Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles
4
See Through Armour
5
Secure Hardware Encryption Device
6
Carbon Fibre Winding
7
Desalination/Bilge-Oily water separation
8
Individual Protection System
9
4G/LTE Tactical LAN
10
Active Protection System
11
GPS Anti Jam Device
12
Countermeasures for illegal drones
13
Anomaly detection in Air trajectory
14
Friend or Foe Identification System
15
Portable Spoof Emitter
16
Four-axis stabilised antennae for C & Ku band operation
17
Foliage Penetration Radar
18
Predictive, Preventive & Prescriptive Machine Monitoring
19
Reduction of RCS of Naval Warships
20
Next Gen Comn over existing radio network without modification to existing infrastructure
21
Long Endurance Aerial Surveillance Platform
22
AI based Satellite Image Analysis
23
Artificial intelligence based technique for prediction of Atmospheric visibility
24
Remote real time health monitoring of aircrew
25
Target Detection in Chaff Environment
26
Computer Generated Targets for Virtual Training
27
Certified Compiler and Code Analyser based on AI Tech
28
Integrated Mobile Camouflage System (IMCS)
29
Autonomous Underwater Swarm Drones
30
Indigenous Loitering Munitions
31
Quantum Security Keys Over200Kms
32
Development Of Machine learning Algorithms For Maritime Analytics
33
HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo Satellite)
34
Axial Flux BLDC Motor
35
Rapid Foldable Infantry Assault Bridge
36
Helmet Mount Conformable Antenna
37
Enhancing UDA by the use of AI/ML or other Novel Techniques
38
Image recognition & target tracking and non-cooperative collision avoidance system for UAVs
39
Development of Artificial Intelligence based Training modules for Technicians for operation and maintenance of Su-30MKI aircraft
40
Development of Part Task Trainer for Mirage 2000 Upgrade aircraft
41
Motion Pattern Classification on Online / Active data
42
Defender (Data Collection,Collation and Analysis )
43
Silent Overwatch for Infantry Combat Vehicles using Fuel Cell / Alternate Fuel based Auxiliary Power
44
Precision Guided Kit for 81 mm Mortar Ammunition
45
FM CW Real time RADALT Tester
46
Development of Wide Band HF Modem for Networked secure voice, data & Video Communication.
47
Development of Inertial Energy Storage System for Naval Applications
48
Non-Lethal Devices for stopping vessels at sea
49
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality based Sortie Preparation Aid for Helicopter Pilots
50
AR Tool for Technical Type Training and Usage of Smart glasses to assist Technicians
51
Adaptive Data Rate Burst Modem for Wireless Mobile Ad-Hoc Network
52
Miniaturisation of electronics modules by use of low power industrial devices and ruggedising hardware & software components
53
Design of Active Roll Stabilisation System for Naval Ships
54
Situational Awareness for Mechanised Columns
55
Monolithic Telescope based Imagary System
56
ALFA-S (Air Launched Flexible Asset - Swarm Drones)
57
Skin Spray Gun
58
Amphibious Crawling Robot
59
Artificial Intelligence based Radio Frequency Spectrum Management.
60
EMI/EMC Shielding for bridge window glasses on Naval Ships
61
Development of a Bore-sighting / alignment system for SU-30MkI aircraft sensors, tray and weapon adaptors
62
Find out the overlapping percentage of two 3D
objects and display of Combined geometry
63
Fire Fighting BOT to allow a user to control a fire fighter robot
64
Development of AI enabled welders’ helmet
65
Axial motor based portable submersible pumps in order to sustainability reduce weight
66
Indigenous development of Door Control Unit (DCU) and Gear Motor for automatic operation of platform screen doors at metro stations
67
Caged Drone with TIC for fire fighting in confined spaces
68
Development to achieve uniform circular polarisation in designing a cavity backed spiral antenna 1- 18GHz
69
Multi Sensor real time monitoring of running machinery on-board submarine
70
Development of low cost, indigenous Morpene compound
71
Development of Hydro acoustic ASW Vector Sensors which can be used with drones
72
Development of Suitable Process for Composition Manufacture & Filling of Smoke Shell
73
AI Based Condition Monitoring System for Yard Assets
74
Development of Torque Generator Stator-800 intended for use in Gunner Sight of Tank T-90
75
Development of Torque Generator Stator-1000 intended for use in Gunner Sight of Tank T-90
76
Depth Based Positioning System to navigationally fixing position of Submarine
77
AI based adaptive noise cancellation for sonars of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles(AUVs) and ship borne sonar
78
Non hull penetrating connectivity solution for submarines at harbour
79
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (UWROV) for underwater inspection and repairs
80
GNSS based 3-D helo approach and landing aid for IN helicopters for assistance in approach on landing in bad weather/ reduced visibility/ night at sea states
81
Scalable Wireless Communication Network for Autonomous Mobile Platforms
82
Design and development of Parachute for parasailing
83
AI Based Gun Parts Inspection System (software & hardware)
84
Development of Submerged Submarine Launched Expendable Bathythermograph (SSLXBT)
85
Underwater Photography Noise Cancellation using Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
86
AI based Multi Radar Signal Conversion, Distribution & Multi Target Tracking for IN ships (particle Filter)
87
Portable RCS Measuring Device that is capable of independent operation and deployable from multiple platforms (ship, boat, UAV, etc.)
88
Airborne high performance lightweight COMINT System
89
Remote controlled NBC monitoring BOT using suitable sensors
90
ASIC Based Space Communication using software defined Antenna
91
Portable rugged, waterproof and lightweight torch for DC/FF activities including underwater/Light weight Portable Illumination Device
92
Lightweight filtration -based Breathing Apparatus
93
Long Range Communication for tracking and exchanging short message between IN helicopter (Chetak) and the ship
94
Design and development of virtual assistant with AI/ML and AR tools, deployed onboard ships/submarines to support maintenance crew for Radar System
95
Underwater Communication for a Swarm of AUVs
96
AI Based barrel crawling Bot Inspection System (software & hardware)
97
Expendable Mobile ASW Training Target (EMATT), capable of simulating the sounds and movement of a real Submarine
98
AI Based FOD(Foreign Object Debris) detection and classification system for FOD management at IN Air Station
99
Autonomous starting, running and shutting down of a Diesel Alternator suitable for charging Lithium Ion Batteries
100
Moisture wicking Hydrophobic Weapon Cover
101
Hardware enforced solution against advanced, persistent and coordinated attacks to prevent kernel mode malware
102
Aerogel based Fire Fighting proximity suit for better efficiency in fire fighting
103
Noise Augmentation Unit for masking submarine’s own signature when operating within the vicinity of FFCs (Friendly Foreign Countries)
104
Continuous Surveillance Tied System for Mechanised Forces
105
AI Based UGV for Identifying and Marking Mines in a Minefield
106
Intelligence Fusion Centre
107
OSINT Framework
108
Personal Locator Device with Fall Detection for Firefighters/ Damage Control Teams on-board ships
109
Underwater Navigation System for AUVs
110
AI based collision avoidance system for unmanned vessels
111
AI based Remote Monitoring System to assess wear down of Outboard Shaft Bearing
112
Design of Active Hydro Pneumatic Suspensions with variable dampening characteristics to meet Different Road profiles
113
Development of equipment capable of automatic weighing and filling of powder like substance explosives within 2 mg tolerance (i.e. 28-30 Mg)
114
Smart Firefighting features to the existing Breathing Apparatus
115
Hand -Held Hardkill Counter UAS
116
Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms
117
Airborne high performance Multi-Mode Active Electronic Scanned Array(AESA Radar)
118
Indigenous & cost-effective solution for development of Axis MEMS GYRO which has excellent performance in vibration & shock and low bias drift, bit rate and line termination with low noise
119
Autonomous Beach Check Survey Device
120
Advance Truss Bridge
121
Beamforming ASIC based Radar with massive MIMO technology
122
Design of a Steering Console for Maneuvering underwater vessel.
123
Aviral- A tethered drone system for Surveillance and Monitoring Purposes
124
Development of Shipborne lightweight integrated ESM cum COMINT system
125
Disposable Light Weight Drone (DLD) capable of providing the ground soldier with immediate situational awareness
126
Measuring and Sensing Air Disturbancefor Drone Detection
127
AI Based Ship Recognition Software using Image Processing
128
Automatic floatation device dispersal drone
129
Axial flux motor based lightweight Electric OBM with optional fuel cells
130
Submersible Boat
131
Digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) based simulator on a drone for AC training and radar calibration
132
Improved Lighting management system for BMP-II/IIK and its Variants
133
Converting Oxygen torpedoes to UW targets for ASW training and practice torpedo firings
134
Development of Super Hydrophobic paint for torpedoes to reduce skin friction of water
List of projects approved under TDF scheme during the last four years.
Sl. No.
Name of TDF Projects
1
Development of Course Correction Fuze for Artillery
2
Standalone Miniaturised Telemetry package (SMTP) for an airborne article
3
Development of 03 Concentric Rings for Aero Engine Application
4
Development of Drones for Carriage of stores in high Altitude (ICE Engine Based)
5
Development of Drones for Carriage of stores in high Altitude (Electric Multicopter)
6
Development of Drones for Carriage of stores in high Altitude (Hybrid Aerial Vehicle)
7
Development of Futuristic high-Performance Propulsion system for small Satellites EOR and Station Keeping
8
Development of prussian blue formulation under GMP facility
9
Development of Electrical LRUs for Aircraft Applications
10
Development of Total Air Temperature Probe (TATP) for Aircraft Application
11
Development of Avionics Antenna LRUs for Aircraft Application
12
Development of Dual flow self regulation JT Cooler
13
Development of Engine Driven Hydraulic Pump (EDHP) for Aircraft Application
14
Development of Fuel System Components for Aircraft Application
15
Development of Fuel System Valve for Aircraft Application
16
Development of Futuristic high-Performance Propulsion system for small Satellites EOR and Station Keeping
17
Development of Nose Wheel Steering Manifold for Aircraft Application
18
Development of Slide and Swivel Joint for Aircraft Application
19
Development of WT(Water Tight)_GT(Gas tight) and Fire Class EMI_EMC compliant doors and hatches for Indian Naval Ships
20
Development for Pump for Aircraft Application
21
Leveraging Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for enhancing Aircraft Serviceability
22
Pressure Measuring Instrument for Aircraft Application
23
Development of Indigenous water jet propulsion System
24
Development of VLF LOOP AERIAL
25
Development of Composite Material based High Pressure (HP) Air Bottles and Hydrogen Cylinders
26
Development of Fuel Flow Metering Unit for Fighter Aircraft (BRZA-7)
27
Development of Exoskeleton of Indian Army
28
Auxiliary pressure reducing & shut off Valve for Aircraft application
29
VLF HF Matrix
30
Development of Pulse HVPS (High Voltage Power Supply) for ELTA ASPJ (Airborne Self Protection Jammer)
31
Fuel system - Temperature Transducer for Aircraft Applications
32
Fuel Probe for Aircraft Application
33
Marine Desalinators for Life Rafts Onboard Indian Naval Ships
34
Development of P-19 Modulator Valve
35
Development of Tide efficient gangway
36
Development of Fuel System - Transfer Control Valves for Aircraft Applications
37
Development of Fuel System Pressure Transducer for Aircraft Application
38
Autonomous Drone as First responder for search and report missions in closed/indoor environment
39
Multi therapeutic technology for faster healing of wounds
40
Design and Development of Reconfigurable Digital Intercept Receiver for ES
41
Development of Simulator for unmanned Ground, Marine (Sea Surface and underwater) and Aerial Vehicles
42
AI based detection of a person based on physiological parameters
43
AI Recognise
44
AI-Passive Distributed FOS Interrogator
45
Technology of Recovery of Lithium Precursors from used Lithium ion Batteries
46
Translation of Mandarin Speech to English Speech and vice versa, M/s Cogknit
47
Translation of Mandarin Speech to English Speech and vice versa, M/s Gnani
48
Development of CW HVPS for ASPJ MAIN UNIT
49
Development of Cold Flaps (Four Types) for Aero Engine
50
Development of Tethered Underwater Communication Buoy
51
Propellant Machining 6-DOF Robot
52
Development of Tools for Data Assessment Active learning & Believability for Visual Data
53
Development of Composite Flex Seal for Large Aerospace Vehicles
54
Development of Long Life Sea Water Battery
55
Bearings for Aircraft Application
56
Development of Direct Drive Frameless BLDC Motor
57
BLDC Motors and Quadrature Incremental Encoders
58
Encoders
59
BLDC Motors and Quadrature Incremental Encoders.
60
Development of Direct Drive Frameless BLDC Motor
61
Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) for AMDR Radar
62
Design and Development of Robotic Propellant Machine System
63
Aero Gas Turbine Engine Health Monitoring System: Chistats Labs Pvt. Ltd.
64
Portable Automatic Weather Station
Up to 28.02.2023, 139 iDEX winners have been provided grants/fund to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace.