Armament Research and Development Establishment: Difference between revisions

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ARDE's main area of research is in the design and development of Conventional Armaments for the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. This stretches over the whole gamut of research, development, prototyping, test and evaluation, and transfer of technology activities.<ref>[http://drdo.res.in/labs/arde/areas.html ARDE Areas of Work]{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> This includes basic and applied research, modeling, simulation and software development of armaments. Additionally, life extension and upgradation of in-Service equipment is also carried out.

The single shot [[ARDE 40 mm under barrel grenade launcher]] was developed in collaboration with [[Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli]]<ref name=bsword>{{cite web|title=Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) developed by the ARDE for the 5.56mm INSAS rifle|url=http://ajaishukla.blogspot.ca/2010/07/under-barrel-grenade-launcher-ubgl.html|publisher=Ajaishukla Blogspot|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> for use with the [[INSAS rifle|INSAS]] and [[AK-47]] rifles. Stand alone versions of the grenade launcher also exist.<ref name=ofb>{{cite web|title=Under Barrel Grenade Launcher 40 mm |url=http://ofbindia.nic.in/products/data/weapons/wmc/8.htm |publisher=[[Ordnance Factories Board]] |accessdate=31 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211041651/http://ofbindia.nic.in/products/data/weapons/wmc/8.htm |archivedate=11 December 2014 }}</ref> The UBGL has an in-built safety to prevent accidental firing and a 3-point attachment for rigidity. The trigger system is, located on the side of the barrel, allowing the soldier to fire both the rifle and grenade launcher without having to change his firing posture.<ref name="ofb"/> The weapon uses a simple ladder sight mechanism and has tritium illuminated sights for night firing. The ammunition fired by the UBGL, is similar to the [[Milkor MGL]] used by the Indian Army, allowing for standardisation.<ref name="ofb"/>

Designed by ARDE in 1972, the [[Indian Field Gun]].It became the mainstay of the army's field artillery after being introduced.<ref>{{cite news|last=Shukla|first=Ajai|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/155-mm-gun-contract-drdo-enters-the-fray-110072900042_1.html|title=155-mm gun contract: DRDO enters the fray|date=29 June 2010|newspaper=[[Business Standard]]|location=New Delhi, India|accessdate=8 November 2014}}</ref>

The system comprises a free-flight artillery rocket with different types of warheads & fuzes, a multi-tube launcher vehicle, a replenishment-cum-loader vehicle, a replenishment vehicle and a command post vehicle. The system is capable of firing in salvo mode within 48 sec, neutralizing an area of 700 x 500 m. The Pinaka was successfully used in [[Kargil War]] against Fortified Pakistani Positions in the mountains. The Army has placed an order for 6 regiments, with one already operational.{{Citation needed|date=November 2007}}

[[DRDO Daksh|Daksh]] is an electrically powered and remotely controlled robot used for locating, handling and destroying hazardous objects safely.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kulkarni|first=Prasad|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-28/pune/27893859_1_vehicle-daksh-detection-and-disposal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024161517/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-28/pune/27893859_1_vehicle-daksh-detection-and-disposal|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 October 2012|title=Daksh could be useful in Mumbai operations|date=28 November 2008|newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref>