Lucknow: Minister of Defence Procurement UK James Heappey has visited DRDO pavilion and showed keen interest in Nirbhay Missile and its capabilities.
Its the long-range, sub-sonic, and cruise missile.
It has a range of 700 km to 1,000 km. After its launch in typical missile style, it can be controlled in aircraft mode.
Travelling at sub-sonic speeds of different Mach (speed of sound), the hit capacity is enhanced by control and by homing in on targets at different altitudes.
DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy briefed the Minister about various technology developments at DRDO and latest products showcased at the DRDO Pavilion, Defence Expo – 2020.
He was impressed with DRDO products namely AEW&C, Air and Naval versions of AMCA, Trainer Aircraft and LCA Mk II.
He enquired about re-fuelling capabilities of these aircrafts and appreciated the efforts done by DRDO during the discussions.
The Minister was thrilled to experience the demonstration of the LCA MK II cockpit simulator. Also high resolution video & images from Night Vision devices developed by DRDO, an official said.
Dr Reddy briefed him about the latest developments of missiles for Indian Armed Forces viz. ASTRA, LRSAM, NAG and HELINA.
Secretary DRDO expressed to UK Minister about his views that Indian and UK Research departments should identify at least five futuristic technology areas for collaboration also agreed to setup a task force to initiate and take up Joint R&D Projects within 3 months time.
