Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex[1] is a military missile research center in Hyderabad, India.
Laboratories
[edit]The complex has following three laboratories:[2]
- Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL):
Conducts research and development on motors, jet vanes and structures for launch vehicles and missiles, primarily known for contributions to Agni Missiles. - Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL):
famous for its contributions to Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). - Research Centre Imarat (RCI):
A missile Avionics Laboratory founded by Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
History
[edit]Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar on 15 October 2015 renamed DRDO Missile Complex at Hyderabad into Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.[3][4][5]
See also
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- Guided missiles of India
- Indian Human Spaceflight Programme
- Indian Armed Forces
- Indian weapons of mass destruction
References
[edit]- ^ "Parrikar wants private players to tap DRDO's knowledge". The Hindu. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- ^ "Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after APJ Abdul Kalam". The Economic Times. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "Missile Complex in Hyderabad Renamed After Former President Abdul Kalam". Ndtv.com. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Kalam". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- ^ Andhra Pradesh. "City Missile Complex bags numerous DRDO awards - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2017.