The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is showcasing over 430 products developed by the various labs under the theme for this year - 3D (DRDO, Designed and Developed) ecosphere, highlighting its strong linkages with both industry as well as academia. DRDO is a key enabler in the Government’s Aatmanir Bharta in Defence towards attaining the long-cherished goal of self-sufficiency in defence procurement.
Many of the new and existing systems developed by DRDO in the areas of systems, radars, sonars, missiles, and aircraft are on display across static displays, live demonstrations, seminars, as well as immersive experience zones spread across three locations including the Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre, Helipad Exhibition Centre, and Sabarmati River Front.
The DRDO Pavilion in Hall 10 of the Helipad Exhibition Centre is divided into 17 display zones of various classes, including ‘Immersive Zones’ and ‘Experience Zones’, showcasing 376 products. These 17 zones are namely Engines & Propulsion, Aerospace & Aeronautics (UAVs, fighter aircraft, aircraft for surveillance etc.), Sensors, Devices & Advanced Electronics, Naval Weapons & Systems (EW systems and Sensors), Armoured Vehicles & Land Systems, Armament, Guns & Ammunition, Materials, Missiles (Cruise, MBRLs, AAM, ATGM & MRSAM), BrahMos, Industry Partners in R&D (17 Partners-3 Start-ups &14 MSMEs), Soldier Support and Dual-Use Technologies (Soldier support, LS products, Fire protection, Firefighting, Fuel & Energy, Food products etc.), Experience Zone (Simulator, Virtual Reality and Audio-Visual), Software AI & Cyber, Academic Zone, Academic Outreach, Industry Outreach and Public Interface.
Making its show debut is a simulator for the Advanced Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is a 4.5 generation combat fighter under development with the DRDO and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. A holographic deck providing a 3D experience of over 30 defence products also provides insights into the intricacies of DRDO weapon designs.
Eighteen actual products are on display at the sprawling 1,200 sqm outdoor display. These include Infantry Combat Vehicles with Composite Hull (CICV), Advanced Composites Modular Bridge System (ACMBS), 155mm/52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), CBRN Recce Vehicles, 70 T Tank Transporter, Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), Mounted Gun System (MSG), Mobile Autonomous Launcher (MAL) for BrahMos, Unmanned Ground Mobile Platform (UGMP), Border Surveillance System (BOSS), Laser Fence System (LFS), IRDE Tableau, BrahMos Air Launched Missile, CBRN Water Purification System, CBRN Water Purification System, Prahar Missile, Rudram III Missile, Quick reaction Surface to Air Missile(QRSAM) and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM),
The Live demos of DRDO equipment featured the Autonomous Survey Vehicle – Inland, Autonomous Survey Vehicle -Coastal (ASV- Coastal) and Weapon Mounted Surface Vehicle, Portable Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS) with Electro Optic System (EOS) and Imaging Sonar ‘CHITR’. In addition, the DRDO static display features AIR Independent Propulsion System, Virtual Reality based counter measure deployment simulator, TAL Torpedo, Portable Diver Detection Sonar, Wet End Unit, Counter Drone System for IN – D4 Radar, Soft Kill System and Hard Kill System, and Passive IRSS Device.
Other DRDO-developed products on display include the Light Tank, ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Helicopter, Tapas UAV, LCA Mk-2, VIBHAV- Anti Tank Point Attack Munition, VISHAL- Anti Tank Bar Mine, 9 x 19 mm Machine Pistol- ASMI, Mine Field marking Equipment Mk II, Daksh, MBT Arjun Mk-1A, Light Machine Gun, Pralay, QRSAM, Carbine- 5.56x 45 mm, AIP System- Air Independent Propulsion system, ASTRA Mk-I missile and others.
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