Can not remember if this was posted before or not, Tisa Aerospace loitering ammo looks quite like the drdo one. Same product ?
That's probably licensed UK stuff like most of their other products , jet 80 etc ?
Sagar Defence Autonomous Weaponized Boat Swarm (AWBS):
Now if they could make a version of this boat for mine countermeasure role. That would plug a big capability gap in the navy.
Now if they could make a version of this boat for mine countermeasure role. That would plug a big capability gap in the navy.
India to Launch New Drone PLI Scheme: Focus on Efficiency & Indigenous Components
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) The government plans to come out with a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the drones sector that will be more effective in terms of implementation, documentation and other aspects.
Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Wednesday said the government is looking at moving to the next PLI scheme for the drones sector.
The first PLI scheme for drones, introduced in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 120 crore for three financial years starting from 2021-22, has ended.
While acknowledging that some procedures under the first scheme were onerous on startups and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the drone sector, the civil aviation secretary said the government will look at a more efficient PLI scheme in terms of implementation, documentation and the processes that are adopted.
According to Vualnam, the drone sector has to be segregated into three segments -- those for civilian use, security/ defence forces use, and the rogue or unregulated use of drones.
"We have to be very clear about how we approach the three areas," he said and highlighted that certain incidents of rogue use of drones could become impediments when youngsters, startups and women self-help groups are to use more drones.
"We have to be cognisant of that... counter drone technologies are being developed," he said, while speaking at a conference organised by industry body Ficci.
In a discussion paper, Ficci suggested that the government should bring counter drone systems and components under the next phase of the PLI scheme.
The outlay under the new scheme should be increased to Rs 1,000 crore to support startups and new entrants to develop drones with more indigenous components and sub-systems.
The civil aviation secretary also said tenders are ready for procuring 3,000 more drones under the Namo Drone Didi Scheme. The scheme seeks to provide agricultural drones to rural women and 15,000 drones will be given to women-led self-help groups.
The first set of 1,000 drones have been acquired and distributed. The tenders for 3,000 drones under the scheme are ready and will be issued by the agencies concerned soon, Vualnam said.
Additional Director General at the Army Design Bureau Major General C S Mann stressed on the importance of indigenisation.
"We need to have truthfulness in the claims of indigenous capabilities... Only then will we be able to address the challenges... we need to identify the critical components," he added.
India to Launch New Drone PLI Scheme: Focus on Efficiency & Indigenous Components
India plans a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones, aiming for improved implementation and increased indigenous components. The new scheme will focus on three segments: civilian, security/defence, and rogue drone use.
Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent
New Delhi: Concerned about the use of Chinese spare parts in drones supplied to the Army, a top Army officer Wednesday sought honesty from companies dealing in drones. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged the use of Chinese components in drones purchased by the armed forces.
Speaking at Bharat Drone Varta-Road to Indigenisation—an event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi— Major General CS Mann, additional director general, Army Design Bureau, said, “Since it’s a matter of national security concern, there have to be truthful claims of indigenous capabilities. That’s the start point for every one of us. Only then will we be able to address the challenges which are there.”
Intelligence agencies have raised concerns about Chinese components in drones purchased from domestic private players, mostly for deployment in border areas in the northern and eastern sectors, as reported by ThePrint earlier.
Moreover, it came to light in August that the defence ministry had put on hold an order for 200 logistics drones from Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Pvt Ltd, following allegations that it was using Chinese components.
Earlier, in a letter on 25 June, the defence ministry had warned industry bodies—FICCI, the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)—to “sensitise” their members so that they exercise “caution” while procuring defence items from Dhaksha and two other companies. The ministry and the Army are now formulating protocols to ensure Chinese parts do not go unnoticed.
Maj Gen Mann also talked about how the requirement for indigenisation had long been seen in the light of logistical concerns—to have “adequate protection against supply chain disruptions, which have been felt more in the near past”—but events such as the pager blasts in Lebanon had now made it a matter of national security.
Israel’s Mossad spy agency had allegedly planted a small number of explosives inside 5,000 pagers ordered by the Lebanese group Hezbollah months before the detonations that killed nine people and wounded nearly 3,000 others last month, as has been reported by Reuters.
Therefore, indigenisation must go far beyond lip service, he said. “We need to look under the hood and we need to do it seriously.”
Referring to the Drone Shivir, a conference held by the Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India this month, he said, “The biggest takeaway from the Drone Shivir, conducted only six days back, was that unless we have full indigenisation of components within the country, it is actually difficult.”
He listed out the “vulnerable and critical components” that India needs to pay special attention to in drones. On a broader spectrum, he said, “Anything to do with data, communications and command and control are the components which are critical for us, which have to be indigenised. These are the ones which create security vulnerabilities. Hardware is also important.”
The major components that need to be indigenised, he said, are autopilots with redundant sensors, secure communications with short- and long-range radios (short-range being anything from 5 to 10 km, long-range 25-50 km), handheld ground stations and remote controls with integrated radio. He also referred to electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads—sensors used for purposes like target acquisition and tracking—and brushless DC (BLDC) motors with compatible speed controllers.
The need for R&D and investment is a major challenge when it comes to indigenisation, he said. “But I can assure you that because of the various provisions available, under the defence procurement and specifically talking about the Army Technology Board, we are ready to do the funding. That funding is direct funding and not in terms of incentives later on.” He said that the Army would give industry “any amount of funding” based on the means and financial powers at various levels.
theprint.in
PLI should be calibrated to include sub component levels listed by the Maj Gen
New Delhi: Concerned about the use of Chinese spare parts in drones supplied to the Army, a top Army officer Wednesday sought honesty from companies dealing in drones. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged the use of Chinese components in drones purchased by the armed forces.
Speaking at Bharat Drone Varta-Road to Indigenisation—an event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi— Major General CS Mann, additional director general, Army Design Bureau, said, “Since it’s a matter of national security concern, there have to be truthful claims of indigenous capabilities. That’s the start point for every one of us. Only then will we be able to address the challenges which are there.”
Intelligence agencies have raised concerns about Chinese components in drones purchased from domestic private players, mostly for deployment in border areas in the northern and eastern sectors, as reported by ThePrint earlier.
Moreover, it came to light in August that the defence ministry had put on hold an order for 200 logistics drones from Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Pvt Ltd, following allegations that it was using Chinese components.
Earlier, in a letter on 25 June, the defence ministry had warned industry bodies—FICCI, the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)—to “sensitise” their members so that they exercise “caution” while procuring defence items from Dhaksha and two other companies. The ministry and the Army are now formulating protocols to ensure Chinese parts do not go unnoticed.
Maj Gen Mann also talked about how the requirement for indigenisation had long been seen in the light of logistical concerns—to have “adequate protection against supply chain disruptions, which have been felt more in the near past”—but events such as the pager blasts in Lebanon had now made it a matter of national security.
Israel’s Mossad spy agency had allegedly planted a small number of explosives inside 5,000 pagers ordered by the Lebanese group Hezbollah months before the detonations that killed nine people and wounded nearly 3,000 others last month, as has been reported by Reuters.
Therefore, indigenisation must go far beyond lip service, he said. “We need to look under the hood and we need to do it seriously.”
Referring to the Drone Shivir, a conference held by the Army in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India this month, he said, “The biggest takeaway from the Drone Shivir, conducted only six days back, was that unless we have full indigenisation of components within the country, it is actually difficult.”
He listed out the “vulnerable and critical components” that India needs to pay special attention to in drones. On a broader spectrum, he said, “Anything to do with data, communications and command and control are the components which are critical for us, which have to be indigenised. These are the ones which create security vulnerabilities. Hardware is also important.”
The major components that need to be indigenised, he said, are autopilots with redundant sensors, secure communications with short- and long-range radios (short-range being anything from 5 to 10 km, long-range 25-50 km), handheld ground stations and remote controls with integrated radio. He also referred to electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads—sensors used for purposes like target acquisition and tracking—and brushless DC (BLDC) motors with compatible speed controllers.
The need for R&D and investment is a major challenge when it comes to indigenisation, he said. “But I can assure you that because of the various provisions available, under the defence procurement and specifically talking about the Army Technology Board, we are ready to do the funding. That funding is direct funding and not in terms of incentives later on.” He said that the Army would give industry “any amount of funding” based on the means and financial powers at various levels.
Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent
Maj Gen CS Mann, ADG, Army Design Bureau, cites national security concerns. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged use of Chinese components in drones purchased by armed forces.
theprint.in
India to Launch New Drone PLI Scheme: Focus on Efficiency & Indigenous Components
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) The government plans to come out with a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the drones sector that will be more effective in terms of implementation, documentation and other aspects.
Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Wednesday said the government is looking at moving to the next PLI scheme for the drones sector.
The first PLI scheme for drones, introduced in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 120 crore for three financial years starting from 2021-22, has ended.
While acknowledging that some procedures under the first scheme were onerous on startups and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the drone sector, the civil aviation secretary said the government will look at a more efficient PLI scheme in terms of implementation, documentation and the processes that are adopted.
According to Vualnam, the drone sector has to be segregated into three segments -- those for civilian use, security/ defence forces use, and the rogue or unregulated use of drones.
"We have to be very clear about how we approach the three areas," he said and highlighted that certain incidents of rogue use of drones could become impediments when youngsters, startups and women self-help groups are to use more drones.
"We have to be cognisant of that... counter drone technologies are being developed," he said, while speaking at a conference organised by industry body Ficci.
In a discussion paper, Ficci suggested that the government should bring counter drone systems and components under the next phase of the PLI scheme.
The outlay under the new scheme should be increased to Rs 1,000 crore to support startups and new entrants to develop drones with more indigenous components and sub-systems.
The civil aviation secretary also said tenders are ready for procuring 3,000 more drones under the Namo Drone Didi Scheme. The scheme seeks to provide agricultural drones to rural women and 15,000 drones will be given to women-led self-help groups.
The first set of 1,000 drones have been acquired and distributed. The tenders for 3,000 drones under the scheme are ready and will be issued by the agencies concerned soon, Vualnam said.
Additional Director General at the Army Design Bureau Major General C S Mann stressed on the importance of indigenisation.
"We need to have truthfulness in the claims of indigenous capabilities... Only then will we be able to address the challenges... we need to identify the critical components," he added.
India to Launch New Drone PLI Scheme: Focus on Efficiency & Indigenous Components
India plans a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones, aiming for improved implementation and increased indigenous components. The new scheme will focus on three segments: civilian, security/defence, and rogue drone use.money.rediff.com
PLI should be calibrated to include sub component levels listed by the Maj Gen
From DRDO to BPCL, India’s first underwater drone, EyeROV Tuna, finds many takers
Kerala-based startup develops India's first commercial portable drone that can be used for underwater inspections. Today, the robot comes very handy for location scouting for search and rescue mission, surveillance for the defence sector and for recreational purposes.
By Pranbihanga Borpuzari & Geetha Jayaraman, ET Online | Updated: Nov 28, 2019, 11.54 AM IST
The startup has successfully completed numerous projects like surveying dams for the Kerala State Electricity Board, oil pipeline bridge for BPCL and are working with the Fire and rescue department of Karnataka and Kerala state amongst others.
When the Defence Ministry started the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDex) programme last year, one startup stood out. An underwater robotic drone called EyeROV could spot a crack in the hull of a ship or damage to an oil pipeline and seemed like a great fit for the defence organisations.
iDex was started to create an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging with innovators and startups to deliver technologically advanced solutions for modernizing the Indian Military. A passion for robotics and to innovate something path-breaking was the driving force behind the development of EyeROV – India’s first commercial underwater robotic drone by two IIT post graduates. It was a match, waiting to happen.
Co-founder of IROV Technologies – Kannappa Palaniappan P was working as an on-board scientist with the National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, when he came across a Herculean task to survey the ocean floor and inspect the ship’s hull with an enormous drone weighing a tonne. This got him thinking that when we have the resources to develop a cost efficient satellite like Chandrayan, we can surely develop a portable drone that can be used for underwater inspection, surveillance and for search and rescue operations.
“When Kannappa suggested the idea of developing a simple machine to inspect the ship hull as compared to the many sophisticated bulkier equipment available in the market, we thought of developing a miniature version that can go up to 300 meters,” shares Johns T Mathai, CEO and co-founder, IROV Technologies, who worked in Samsung R&D Institute India and Grey Orange Pvt Ltd before foraying into the entrepreneurial venture.
In 2016, they pitched the idea to the Maker Village in Kochi, Kerala. Mathai says, “The idea got selected for the incubator program and we started working on the initial proof of concept and prototype.”
Finding depth
Their product EyeROV TUNA is India’s first commercial remotely operated underwater drone, which can send real-time video of ships and other underwater structures to help with their repair and maintenance. “The drone can navigate up to a depth of 50 meters to take real-time HD video images to examine underwater, thus eliminating the need for costly and riskier manual inspection by divers,” explains Mathai.
He adds that the rover is very light, which can be easily accessed and controlled with the supporting tether and connected to a laptop or a joystick. “A camera is fitted on the ROV (remotely operated vehicle) to give live video feed of the harsh and critical underwater environment. The drone moves at a speed of two knots, has a 6000 lumens LED lamps and a three hour plus battery life,” says Mathai.
The EyeROV TUNA weighs less than 10 kg and can be used to inspect ship hulls, ports, dams and nuclear power plants. Talking about the significance of EyeROV, Mathai says, “This product comes very handy for location scouting for search and rescue mission, surveillance for the defence sector and for research sectors like fishery and oil & gas.”
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For a hardware startup finding funding is usually the biggest problem, unlike a software startup states Mathai and adds, “Designing a prototype is way different from designing an actual product. The costing can go exponentially high.”
They developed the first prototype within seven months of inception, but failed because of various reasons. “The water environment is generally very hostile compared to the environment in space. You have various challenges like very high currents, zero visibility, so it is very tough for a normal prototype to survive in such hostile conditions,” points out Mathai.
The company got initial funding from BPCL project Ankur Startup Scheme and Kerala Startup Mission Idea Grant Scheme. They also received their first order from the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Lab under DRDO. “We received the order based on the second prototype. Though the prototype was not as per their requirement, but they gave us the order along with their requirement. Our idea was to develop a commercially viable product and since there was a demand for the same we had an advantage. That propelled us to a great extend.”
A sea of opportunities
Oil and gas industry is another major sector that the company is trying to capture as they have many underwater structures and pipelines that connects the refinery and the dock. “These pipelines and offshore structures are to be inspected on a regular interval for any kind of damages.”
This four year old company has also worked with the Mumbai Port Trust for identifying wreckage of ships. “We used our technology to find out sunken ship near the port. Within 3 days we were able to spot seven wrecked ships in the surrounding, which divers could have taken around a month or so to complete,” expresses Mathai.
Apart from cameras, EyeROV also use sonar technology to inspect the water environment. “The portable micro-class ROV can be used for underwater survey and visual inspection of submerged structures at depths up to 100 meters. We use sonar technology because in India the water bodies are generally very murky and sometimes it is very difficult to capture anything underwater, even in a close range. There are two types of sonar – imaging sonar and side scan sonar. Imaging sonar provides data of what is in-front while the side-scan sonar shows the bottom area.”
The startup has successfully completed numerous projects like surveying dams for the Kerala State Electricity Board, oil pipeline bridge for BPCL and are working with the Fire and rescue department of Karnataka and Kerala state amongst others.
With a specialised data analytics platform, EyeROV aims to spread their wings outside India capturing the global market and compete with the existing products. “Most of the companies that currently operate just collect the data and share it with the client. Generally, these videos are about six to eight hours long. So, it is very difficult for a person to sit and analyse. What we do is, we make the findings into a 3D image or a user intrusive platform where they can click and see. We focus on data analytics and present to the client a user-friendly result. We are also working on image enhancement. We have an expertise in data analytics,” states Mathai.
From DRDO to BPCL, India’s first underwater drone, EyeROV Tuna, finds many takers
Get ready for a groundbreaking reveal! Introducing #EyeROVTROUT by IROV Technologies at Swavlamban 2024; Leapfrogging in #maritime technology, progressing towards self-reliance in naval defence.
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looks like Trout model can go upto 300m depth impressive
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