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a direct target hit and disintegration of the target.
Capabilities of NAG, the third generation anti-tank missile,
which is a vehicle mounted system was demonstrated in a
series of user trials.
Advanced versions of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile,
the only one of its kind in the world, were developed
and flight-tested. Thus, BrahMos block II with target
discrimination precision strike capabilities was test-fired.
Similarly, BrahMos block III with capability for steep diving
from high altitudes and high maneuvers at multiple
points during supersonic flight.
Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG) based Inertial Navigation
System was developed, qualified and tested.
Active Radar Seeker for advancedmissionswas developed.
A Fibre Optics Gyro was successfully developed and
tested on board.
In the area of Aeronautics, Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft
(LCA) concluded its extensive flight tests including weapon
trials, dropping of bombs, jettisoning drop tanks and night
flights; leading to its Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) on
10th January, 2011.
The first prototype of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Navy
was rolled out and its induction tests were concluded.
In tune with changing war of scenario, major thrust has
been given to develop Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
Successful flight trials of RUSTAM-1, a UAV with
endurance of 14 hours and altitude ceiling of 8,000
meters demonstrated the capabilities for automated/
remotely piloted landing/take-off and associated
technologies.
NISHANT, another UAV developed by DRDO was ready for
induction by the Army. A medium sized aerostat based
platform was developed for surveillance applications. A
novel method was developed and flight-tested for an
in-flight structural monitoring of the manned as well
as unmanned aircraft structures. The scheme was flight
tested on a NISHANT UAV.
Over 100 test flights of a 3,000 gram Micro Aerial Vehicle
(MAV) designed and developed by DRDO were carried
out.
Major milestones in the indigenous development of
fighter aircraft engine was achieved with the completion
of Official Altitude Testing (OAT) of Kaveri Gas Turbine
Engine for simulated operating conditions.
Subsequently, the flights of Kaveri engine were
successfully carried out on a Flying Test Bed
(FTB) proving the technological capability and
maturity of the indigenous efforts.
Advanced Active-cum-Passive integrated sonar
system HUMSA NG was designed, developed
and installed on various ships of Indian Navy.
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) capable
of navigation was demonstrated at sea.
Opportunity in Indian Defence industry
The defence opportunity is a win-win situation
for the country. With stronger focus on IT, high-
tech engineering and research and design
capabilities. India can leverage its IT infrastructure
and manufacturing potential to be one of the
key global sourcing destinations for defence
systems and equipment.
Indian industry is upbeat about the opportunities in
defence and aerospace with continuous efforts of
Government to develop and fine-tune the procurement
regime and industry drivers that will enable industry to
grow into a robust and sustainable defence industry in
India.
IAF will sign a contract this year for 126 Rafale medium
multi-role fighters.
Navy impending contract for Project 17A frigates that will
be built Mazagon Dock Ltd. Mumbai (MDL) and Garden
Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Kolkata (GRSE).
India's Defence Sector
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