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The state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are currently in the process of chalking out a strategic defence and a self-reliance programme for the Indian defence sector. India will be rolling out an array of technology-based weaponry systems, including laser weapons, to network-centric warfare systems.
At the eve of the 34th DRDO Conference to be held in New Delhi, scientists in DRDO factories are busy developing defence-related technologies. These technologies range from indigenous submarines, missile technologies, unmanned aerial vehicles, nano-technology and the network system with significant communication network to transfer information.
Dr V. K. Saraswat, DRDO chief and Defence Ministry scientific advisor, indicated that India is charting out a road map for the next two decades, where newer technology for low-intensity conflicts will be pursued. From energy capsules with one-year shelf life, to hand-held thermal imagers, night sight for machine guns, anti-mine shoes, demolition devices, suffocating smoke ammunition, chilly grenades and blast protection suits are being worked upon to counter the low-intensity conflicts.
DRDO scientists revealed that future weaponry would be a convergence of nano, bio and information technology, with laser-guided systems and future warfare to be network centric. They added that laser technology will be inducted in all weaponry, including tanks, flying objects and guns, in the next 10 to 15 years. India will strive to create advanced indigenous technology in order to live up to the global standards.
Some of the developments in DRDO include the ‘Rustam”, which is a medium altitude long endurance system of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). DRDO has successfully tested low altitude vehicles named ‘Lakshya’ and ‘Nishant’. In addition, a micro air vehicle project is at an advanced stage for tactical usage and support to infantry and artillery to monitor the battle grounds.
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