New Delhi: With an endeavour to integrate various stakeholders of defence R&D ecosystem in the country, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has planned an enriching experience of indigenous defence technologies and systems during the 14th Aero India, which will be held in Bengaluru between February 13-17, 2023.
The DRDO will display a wide range of indigenously-developed products and technologies. It will provide numerous exhibits, flight displays and seminars, besides displaying its flagship products at the India Pavilion. This will include display of products on Aeronautical Systems, Missiles, Armaments, Electronics, Micro Electronic Devices and Computational Systems, Soldier Support Technologies, Life-sciences, Naval & Material Science amongst others. The display will showcase the recent advancements made by DRDO in furthering Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
The DRDO Pavilion will showcase over 330 products categorised into 12 zones namely Combat Aircraft & UAVs, Missiles & Strategic Systems, Engine & Propulsion Systems, Airborne Surveillance Systems, Sensors Electronic Warfare & Communication Systems, Parachute & Drop Systems, Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning & Cyber Systems, Materials, Land Systems & Munitions, Life Support Services, and Industry & Academia Outreach.
The DRDO’s participation in the mega show will be marked by the flight displays of LCA Tejas, LCA Tejas PV6, NETRA AEW&C and TAPAS UAV. The static display also includes LCA Tejas NP1/NP5 and NETRA AEW&C. The participation will also be marked by the flying debut of indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance class UAV TAPAS-BH (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance – Beyond Horizon).
The TAPAS-BH will showcase its capabilities and cover the static as well aerial displays on the business days and the aerial video shall be live streamed throughout the venue. TAPAS is DRDO’s solution to the tri services ISTAR requirements. The UAV is capable of operating at altitudes up to 28000 feet, with an endurance of 18 plus hours.
The DRDO is also organising two seminars during the event. The 14th Biennial edition of Aero India International Seminar on the theme ‘Aerospace and Defence Technologies – Way Forward’ is being organised by CABS, DRDO in association with the Aeronautical Society of India on 12th February. This seminar is a flagship event which is organised as a prequel to Aero India. Many eminent keynote speakers from DRDO, Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, International Organisations and premier academic institutions will participate to provide insights about cutting edge technologies and advancement in Aerospace and Defence. The DRDO will also felicitate the Indian Women Professionals in Aviation and Aerospace (IWPA) during the seminar.
The second seminar is being organised by the Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB) of DRDO on 14th February. It will be inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt will be the Guest of Honour. The topic of the seminar is ‘Indigenous Development of ‘Futuristic Aerospace Technologies including Way Forward for Development of Indigenous Aero Engines’. Eminent participants include members of Academia, Indian Private Industry, Start-Ups, PSUs and DRDO will participate in this seminar.
