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{{Short description|Missile research facility in Hyderabad, India}}
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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> Scientist and avionics specialist BHVS Narayana Murthy is presently  the Director RCI Laboratory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bhvs-narayana-murthy-appointed-rci-director-116091401096_1.html|title=BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed RCI Director|agency=Press Trust of India|date=14 September 2016|publisher=|via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/RCI/English/index.jsp?pg=Director.jsp</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bhvs-narayana-murthy-appointed-rci-director/1/764350.html|title=BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed RCI Director|publisher=}}</ref>
'''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>


==Background==
==Background==
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 web|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|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 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>


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[[Category:Defence Research and Development Organisation laboratories]]
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[[Category:Research institutes in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Research institutes in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Research institutes established in 1988]]
[[Category:Research institutes established in 1988]]




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Research Center Imarat
Research typeDefence
Field of research
Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
DirectorUmmalaneni Raja Babu[1]
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
Operating agency
DRDO

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.[2] It was established by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988.[3] It is currently headed by U Raja Babu.[4][5][6]

Background

The Research Centre Imarat is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles.[7] 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.[8][9]

References

  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. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
  5. ↑ "Scientist U Raja Babu appointed director of DRDO's avionics lab". 20 August 2021.
  6. ↑ https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/u-raja-babu-appointed-as-director-research-centre-imarat-of-drdo-in-hyderabad20210820225057%3famp=1
  7. ↑ "World class in avionics".
  8. ↑ "India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick - The Economic Times". The Economic Times.
  9. ↑ Somasekhar, M (30 June 2016). "India test-fires surface-to-air missile".



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