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][3]
- 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]Manohar Parrikar, the then Defence Minister of India, on 15 October 2015 renamed DRDO Missile Complex at Hyderabad into Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, after Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India also regarded as the Missile Man of India.[4][3][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.
- ^ a b "Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Kalam". India Today. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ "Missile Complex in Hyderabad Renamed After Former President Abdul Kalam". Ndtv.com. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Andhra Pradesh. "City Missile Complex bags numerous DRDO awards - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2017.