Minister says work is in progress on indigenous Nano drone for Armed Forces
Bharat today is armed with state-of-the-art technology in the Defence sector which is ready to adapt to new frontiers like Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, says Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh.
“Our Armed Forces are equipped with advanced weaponry including drones, heliborne operations and UAVs,” he said at the Indian Military Heritage Festival, organised by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi on 22 Oct 2023.
The Minister said India is at par with the leading nations in adapting new disruptive technologies that have the potential to transform the defence landscape. This not only enhances the country’s national security but also positions India as a global technology leader in the defence sector.
“We are among the seven elite countries in the world that are using Quantum Technology,” he said.
He informed that ‘i-Hub Quantum’, set up at IISER in Pune, is working in the area of Quantum Technologies and developing atom interferometry-based sensing and navigation devices.
Other developments under way are:
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is working on developing a secure mobile phone for defence personnel;
iHUB Divya Sampark is supporting IDR Doot Mk-1, India’s first indigenous Nano drone for helping Indian Armed Forces during counter terrorist/counter insurgency and room intervention operations;
Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Foundation is developing the Naval Combat Management System (NCMS);
TIH at IISc Bengaluru developing integrated robotic joint actuators for precise control of automation systems.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, “These disruptive technologies are continuously evolving, and their impact on military operations will continue to grow.
“Adapting to and harnessing these technologies will be essential for maintaining military superiority and national security in the modern era.” Fiinews.com
