Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex[1] is a military missile research center in Hyderabad, India.
Laboratories
The complex has following three laboratories:[2]
- 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
Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar on 15 October 2015 renamed DRDO Missile Complex at Hyderabad into Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.[3][4][5]
See also
- Guided missiles of India
- Indian Human Spaceflight Programme
- Indian Armed Forces
- Indian weapons of mass destruction
References
- ↑ Parrikar wants private players to tap DRDO's knowledge. The Hindu(2017-01-17). Retrieved 2017-02-19.
- ↑ Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after APJ Abdul Kalam. The Economic Times(2015-10-15). Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ↑ Missile Complex in Hyderabad Renamed After Former President Abdul Kalam. Ndtv.com. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
- ↑ Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Kalam. Indiatoday.intoday.in(2015-10-15). Retrieved 2017-02-19.
- ↑ City Missile Complex bags numerous DRDO awards - ANDHRA PRADESH. The Hindu. Retrieved 2017-02-19.