Research Centre Imarat
| Research type | Defence |
|---|---|
Field of research | Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme |
| Director | Ummalaneni Raja Babu[1] |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Operating agency | DRDO |
Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a DRDO laboratory located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The lab is responsible for Research and Development of Missile Systems, Guided Weapons and advanced Avionics for Indian Armed Forces.[2] It was established by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988.[3] It is currently headed by U Raja Babu. He is the new Director General of Missiles & Strategic Systems, DRDO, Hyderabad with effect from June 1, 2023.[4][5][6][7]
Background[edit]
The Research Centre Imarat is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles.[8] RCI is the leading laboratory which has successfully spearheaded the Indo-Israel joint development Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) programme and had hat-trick success in its first three consecutive missions.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
- ^ John Pike. "Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
- ^ "Scientist U Raja Babu appointed director of DRDO's avionics lab". 20 August 2021.
- ^ https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/u-raja-babu-appointed-as-director-research-centre-imarat-of-drdo-in-hyderabad20210820225057%3famp=1 [dead link]
- ^ "U Raja Babu DRDO's new missile man". The Times of India. 1 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "World class in avionics".
- ^ "India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick - The Economic Times". The Economic Times.
- ^ Somasekhar, M (30 June 2016). "India test-fires surface-to-air missile".
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