Indian MSMEs-start-ups being nurtured in defence and aerospace domains
Providing impetus to Aatmanirbharta, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded seven new projects to industries under the Technology Development Fund scheme for various requirements of the Armed Forces and aerospace & defence sectors https://www.nseindia.com/ .
These project sanctions are a testimony to the continuing endeavour of DRDO in nurturing Industries, especially MSMEs & start-ups, in defence and aerospace domains. The indigenous development of these technologies will strengthen the military industrial ecosystem, Ministry of Defence said on 11 July 2024 http://mod.gov.in .
The sanctioned projects https://www.bseindia.com/ are:
Indigenous Scenario and Sensor Simulation Toolkit
The project involves development of an indigenous toolkit for simulator training of pilots in realistic scenarios. This will help in full mission planning and large force engagement. The project has been awarded to start-up, Oxygen 2 Innovation Pvt Ltd, Noida https://www.oxygen2innovation.com/ .
Underwater Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
The project relates to a ‘versatile marine battlefield accessories’ which can be deployed in multiple combat roles. The objective is Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). The project has been awarded to Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt Ltd, Pune https://www.sagardefence.com/ .
Long-range Remotely Operated Vehicles for Detection & Neutralisation
The vehicles are dual-use systems that will enable detection, classification, localisation & neutralisation of underwater objects while keeping the key assets away from the suspected operational area. The project has been awarded to a start-up, IROV Technologies Pvt Limited, Kochi https://www.eyerov.com/ .
Development of Ice Detection Sensor for Aircraft
The project aims to develop detecting icing condition inflight, caused by super cooled water droplets that freezes after their impact against the aircraft external surfaces and is utilised by the aircraft for turning on the aircraft Anti-icing mechanism. It has been awarded to Craftlogic Labs Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru https://craftlogic.com/ .
Development of Radar Signal Processor with Active Antenna Array Simulator
The project will enable deployment of multiple target system for test and evaluation of multiple short range aerial weapon system. It serves as the basic building block for larger radar systems. The project has been sanctioned to Data Pattern (India) Limited, Chennai http://datapatternsindia.com .
Development of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-based Timing Acquisition & Dissemination System
The project has been sanctioned to Accord Software & Systems Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru https://www.accord-soft.com/ . It aims to enable indigenisation of timing acquisition and dissemination system, use of Indian Constellation for acquiring time & development of customised and flexible timing system as per range requirements.
Development of Graphene Based Smart & E-textiles for Multifunctional Wearable Applications
The start-up, Alohatech Private Limited https://www.alohatechnology.com/ , Coimbatore, has been sanctioned the project. It will develop a conductive yarn and fabric-making processes using graphene nanomaterials and conductive inks. The outcome will be advanced nanocomposite materials-based E-textiles utilising the inherent advantages for practical clothing applications. Fiinews.com
