Naidu inaugurates DRDO's Integrated weapons system design centre in Hyderabad

The Integrated Weapons System Design Centre at DRDO's APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad has been inaugurated by the Indian Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu recently. The facility would enhance the capability in design and development of command-and-control systems for surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems and ballistic missile defence (BMD) systems, said Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

On that occasion the DRDO officials explained that the centre would give thrust to the overall system design and evaluation methodology for state-of-the-art missile systems and would help in improving the performance of missiles. This would play a major role in the realisation of highly complex futuristic aerospace and defence systems. They also briefed Naidu on the various ongoing projects and technological developments of missile complex laboratories -- Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Research Centre Imarat (RCI).

Addressing the DRDO fraternity, the Vice-President complimented the scientists for their hard work and dedication even during the nationwide lockdown and said the efforts by DRDO have led to the phenomenal technological advancements in the form of a series of successful missions such as HSTDV, SMART, ATGM, NGARM, HELINA, NAG, BRAHMOS etc. He mentioned that the DRDO is an epitome and torchbearer of scientific social responsibility and is a place of eternal learning. The role played by the DRDO during the pandemic has set an example for others to emulate.

Naidu also inaugurated a new missile technology exposition and seminar hall in the same campus. The exposition would display missile technologies and weapon systems and the centre would be the backbone for outreach activities. This hall is a part of knowledge management initiatives taken up by the Missile Complex to provide an interactive platform for continuous learning and fostering technical excellence among the missile community. It would be a hub for organising scientific expositions, structured training programmes on virtual platforms and technical lectures for the benefit of DRDO community.