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|research_field = [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme]]
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|director      = Ummalaneni Raja Babu<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-establishment/director/research-centre-imarat-rci|title=Director &#124; Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}</ref>
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'''Research Centre Imarat''' ('''RCI''') is a [[DRDO]] laboratory located in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]]. The lab is responsible for Research and Development of Missile Systems, Guided Weapons and advanced Avionics for [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/india/hyderabad-rci.htm|title=Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities|author=John Pike|publisher=globalsecurity.org|accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref> It was established by [[APJ Abdul Kalam]] in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/RCI-is-Kalams-Brainchild-Say-Scientists-in-Hyderabad/2015/08/11/article2968099.ece|title=RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref> It is currently headed by U Raja Babu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-establishment/director/research-centre-imarat-rci|title=Director &#124; Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siasat.com/scientist-u-raja-babu-appointed-director-of-drdos-avionics-lab-2180601/amp/|title = Scientist U Raja Babu appointed director of DRDO's avionics lab|date = 20 August 2021}}</ref><ref>https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/u-raja-babu-appointed-as-director-research-centre-imarat-of-drdo-in-hyderabad20210820225057%3famp=1</ref>
'''Research Centre Imarat''' ('''RCI''') is a [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] laboratory located in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]]. The lab is responsible for [[research and development]] of [[missile]] systems, [[Precision-guided munition|guided weapons]] and advanced [[avionics]] for the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/india/hyderabad-rci.htm|title=Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities|author=John Pike|publisher=globalsecurity.org|accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref> It was established by [[APJ Abdul Kalam]] in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/RCI-is-Kalams-Brainchild-Say-Scientists-in-Hyderabad/2015/08/11/article2968099.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814130602/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/RCI-is-Kalams-Brainchild-Say-Scientists-in-Hyderabad/2015/08/11/article2968099.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 August 2015|title=RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|accessdate=29 January 2016}}</ref> It is currently headed by Anindya Biswas, who was appointed as the Director of RCI with effect from July 1, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-establishment/director/research-centre-imarat-rci|title=Director &#124; Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vibhavari |first=Sruthi |date=2021-08-20 |title=Scientist U Raja Babu appointed director of DRDO’s avionics lab |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/scientist-u-raja-babu-appointed-director-of-drdos-avionics-lab-2180601/ |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=20 August 2021 |title=U. Raja Babu appointed as Director, Research Centre Imarat of DRDO in Hyderabad |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/u-raja-babu-appointed-as-director-research-centre-imarat-of-drdo-in-hyderabad20210820225057/ |access-date=27 July 2025 |work=ANI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-01 |title=U Raja Babu DRDO's new missile man |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/u-raja-babu-drdos-new-missile-man/articleshow/100664327.cms |access-date=2023-06-01 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background and projects==
The Research Centre Imarat is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl3003/stories/20130222300304000.htm|title=World class in avionics|publisher=}}</ref> RCI is the leading laboratory which has successfully spearheaded the Indo-Israel joint development Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) programme and had hat-trick success in its first three consecutive missions.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-air-defence-system-achieves-a-hat-trick/articleshow/53013079.cms|title=India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick - The Economic Times|newspaper=The Economic Times|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/india-testfires-surfacetoair-missile/article8791404.ece?css=print|title=India test-fires surface-to-air missile|first=M|last=Somasekhar|date=30 June 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a global frontrunner in developing [[avionics]] and navigation systems for [[Missile|missiles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frontline.in/static/html/fl3003/stories/20130222300304000.htm|title=World class in avionics|publisher=}}</ref> RCI is the leading laboratory which has successfully spearheaded the Indo-Israel joint development programme [[Barak 8]], also called MR-SAM, and had [[hat-trick]] success in its first three consecutive missions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-07-14 |title=India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-air-defence-system-achieves-a-hat-trick/articleshow/53013079.cms |access-date=2025-07-26 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-30 |title=India test-fires surface-to-air missile |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/india-testfires-surfacetoair-missile/article8791404.ece |access-date=2025-07-26 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref> RCI, in collaboration with sister [[DRDO]] laboratories, developed the Very Short Range Air Defence System ([[VSHORAD (India)|VSHORAD]]).<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-10-05 |title=DRDO completes development trials of man-portable air defence system |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdo-announces-completion-of-development-trials-of-man-portable-air-defence-system/article68721950.ece |access-date=2024-12-22 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:13, 27 July 2025


Research Center Imarat
Research typeDefence
Field of research
Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
DirectorAnindya Biswas, Sc-H [1]
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
Operating agency
DRDO

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a Defence Research and Development Organisation laboratory located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The lab is responsible for research and development of missile systems, guided weapons and advanced avionics for the Indian Armed Forces.[2] It was established by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988.[3] It is currently headed by Anindya Biswas, who was appointed as the Director of RCI with effect from July 1, 2023.[4][5][6][7]

Background and projects[edit | edit source]

The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles.[8] RCI is the leading laboratory which has successfully spearheaded the Indo-Israel joint development programme Barak 8, also called MR-SAM, and had hat-trick success in its first three consecutive missions.[9][10] RCI, in collaboration with sister DRDO laboratories, developed the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD).[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
  2. ↑ John Pike. "Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
  5. ↑ Vibhavari, Sruthi (20 August 2021). "Scientist U Raja Babu appointed director of DRDO's avionics lab". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "U. Raja Babu appointed as Director, Research Centre Imarat of DRDO in Hyderabad". ANI. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "U Raja Babu DRDO's new missile man". The Times of India. 1 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "World class in avionics".
  9. ↑ "India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick". The Economic Times. 14 July 2018. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "India test-fires surface-to-air missile". BusinessLine. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "DRDO completes development trials of man-portable air defence system". The Hindu. 5 October 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 December 2024.



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