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Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) is a laboratory of the [[Defence Research & Development Organization]] (DRDO). Located in [[Dehradun]], its primary function is research and development in the field of optical and electro-optical instrumentation. Their objective is to develop products like night vision devices, electro-optical surveillance and fire control systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drdo.org/labindex.shtml |title=DRDO Labs |access-date=2008-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226023517/http://www.drdo.org/labindex.shtml |archive-date=2007-12-26 |url-status=dead }} </ref> | The '''Instruments Research & Development Establishment''' (IRDE) is a laboratory of the [[Defence Research & Development Organization]] (DRDO). Located in [[Dehradun]], its primary function is research and development in the field of optical and electro-optical instrumentation. Their objective is to develop products like night vision devices, electro-optical surveillance and fire control systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drdo.org/labindex.shtml |title=DRDO Labs |access-date=2008-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226023517/http://www.drdo.org/labindex.shtml |archive-date=2007-12-26 |url-status=dead }} </ref> | ||
==Products== | ==Products== | ||
=== Holographic Sight === | |||
The IRDE has developed holographic sights which are manufactured by the [[Ordnance Factory Dehradun|ORD]], and have a range of up to 300m. The army has already put in a demand for 20,000 holographic device units while the [[National Security Guards]] has shown interest in the device and requested some units.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20081107/dun.htm#1 India gets holographic sight device], 7 November 2008, Umesh Dewan, Tribune News Service, Retrieved 8 October 2012</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:45, 3 March 2022
| Motto | EO Fire Controls & Night Enabling to Indian Army |
|---|---|
| Established | February 1960 |
| Budget | 150 Crores |
Field of research | Optics & Electro-Optics |
| Director | Dr. Binay Kumar Das |
| Address | Raipur Road, Dehradun-248008 |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Affiliations | Ministry of Defence |
Operating agency | DRDO |
| Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/instruments-research-development-establishment-irde |
The Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Dehradun, its primary function is research and development in the field of optical and electro-optical instrumentation. Their objective is to develop products like night vision devices, electro-optical surveillance and fire control systems.[1]
Products[edit | edit source]
Holographic Sight[edit | edit source]
The IRDE has developed holographic sights which are manufactured by the ORD, and have a range of up to 300m. The army has already put in a demand for 20,000 holographic device units while the National Security Guards has shown interest in the device and requested some units.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "DRDO Labs". Archived from the original on 26 December 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- ↑ India gets holographic sight device, 7 November 2008, Umesh Dewan, Tribune News Service, Retrieved 8 October 2012