"ഡിഫൻസ് റിസേർച്ച് ആൻഡ് ഡെവലപ്‌മെന്റ് ഓർഗനൈസേഷൻ" എന്ന താളിന്റെ പതിപ്പുകൾ തമ്മിലുള്ള വ്യത്യാസം

DRDO has been responsible for the indigenisation of key defence stores and equipment.<ref>[http://www.drdo.org/labs/dls/debel/achieve.shtml List of products designed by DEBEL]{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref> DRDO has assisted [[Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd]] and the IAF with the indigenisation of spares and assemblies for several aircraft. DRDO laboratories have worked in coordination with academic institutes, the CSIR and even [[ISRO]] over projects required for the [[Indian Air Force]] and its sister services. DRDO's infrastructure is also utilised by other research organisations in India.

 

 

DRDO often cooperates with the state owned [[Ordnance Factories Board]] for producing its items. These have led to issues of marginal quality control for some items, and time consuming rectification. Whilst these are common to the introduction of most new weapons systems, the OFB has had issues with maintaining the requisite schedule and quality of manufacture owing to their own structural problems and lack of modernisation. Criticism directed at the OFB is invariably used for the DRDO, since the users often make little distinction between the developer and the manufacturer.{{Citation needed|date=January 2008}} OFB has got more access to funding in recent times, and this is believed to have helped the organisation meet modern day requirements.

The DRDO's various projects are as follows:

 

[[Image:INSAS rifle (Browngirl06).jpg|right|thumb|250px|Insas Assault Rifle]]

* The [[INSAS rifle|INSAS]] weapon system has become the standard battle rifle for the Indian Army and paramilitary units.<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/08/13/stories/0213000p.html ]{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref> Bulk production of a LMG variant commenced in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98sep14/nation.htm |title=tribuneindia... Nation |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date=14 September 1998 |accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref> It has since been selected as the standard assault rifle of the [[Royal Army of Oman]].

* In 2010, DRDO completed the development of Oleo-resin plastic hand grenades (partly derived from the potent Bhut Jholokia chilli found in north-east India), as a [[Less-lethal weapon|less lethal]] way to control rioters, better tear gas shells and short-range laser dazzlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Research_and_Development_Organisation |title=Defence Research and Development Organisation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |publisher=En.wikipedia.org |date=29 May 2010 |accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref>

 

 

=====Chemical Kit for Detection of Explosives (CKDE)=====

The CL-20, due to its reduced sensitivity enables easy handling and transportation and reduces the chances of mishap and loss to men, money, materials and machines.<ref>[http://aeroindia.org/reports-4852 DRDO Laboratory Develops Powerful, Light, Compact CL-20 Explosive | India Defence<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

 

* [[Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher]]: This system has seen significant success. This system saw the DRDO cooperate extensively with the privately owned industrial sector in India.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/aug042004/s11.asp ]{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref>

* A new long-range tactical rocket system, not yet publicly named. The DRDO has commenced a project to field a long-range tactical strike system, moving on from the successful Pinaka project. The aim is to develop a long-range system able to strike at a range of 100–120&nbsp;km, with each rocket in the system, having a payload of up to 250&nbsp;kg. The new MBRS's rocket will have a maximum speed of 4.7 mach and will rise to an altitude of 40&nbsp;km, before hitting its target at 1.8 mach. There is also a move to put a guidance system on the rockets whilst keeping cost constraints in mind. The DRDO has acquired the IMI-Elisra developed trajectory control system and its technology, for use with the Pinaka, and a further development of the system could presumably be used with the new MBRL as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/09/18/stories/2005091800620500.htm |title=Defence scientists plan artillery rockets with 100-km range |publisher=Thehindubusinessline.com |date=18 September 2005 |accessdate=31 August 2010}}</ref>