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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 | '''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 2022}}</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 2022}}</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 | 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 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 21 February 2022
| Research type | Defence |
|---|---|
Field of research | Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme |
| Director | Ummalaneni Raja Babu[1] |
| Location | Hyderabad, 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
- ↑ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
- ↑ John Pike. "Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ↑ "RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ↑ "Director | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India".
- ↑ "Scientist U Raja Babu appointed director of DRDO's avionics lab". 20 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/u-raja-babu-appointed-as-director-research-centre-imarat-of-drdo-in-hyderabad20210820225057%3famp=1 [dead link]
- ↑ "World class in avionics".
- ↑ "India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick - The Economic Times". The Economic Times.
- ↑ Somasekhar, M (30 June 2016). "India test-fires surface-to-air missile".