Research Centre Imarat

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Research Center Imarat
Research typeDefence
Field of research
Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
DirectorBHVS Narayana Murthy[1]
LocationHyderabad, 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] Scientist and avionics specialist BHVS Narayana Murthy is presently the Director RCI Laboratory.[4][5][6]

Background[]

The Research Centre Imarat is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles.[7] 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.[8][9]

References[]

  1. ^ Bureau, Our (14 September 2016). "Narayana Murthy named Director of RCI, DRDO".
  2. ^ John Pike. "Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. ^ "RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. ^ "BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed RCI Director". Press Trust of India. 14 September 2016 – via Business Standard.
  5. ^ http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/RCI/English/index.jsp?pg=Director.jsp
  6. ^ "BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed RCI Director".
  7. ^ "World class in avionics".
  8. ^ "India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick - The Economic Times".
  9. ^ Somasekhar, M (30 June 2016). "India test-fires surface-to-air missile".


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