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Issue: 01-2011

DRDO demonstrates indigenous aerostat system

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently demonstrated its indigenously designed and developed aerostat system capable of carrying electro-optic and communication intelligence (COMINT) payloads for surveillance. Trials of the system have been concluded, which included surveillance over Agra and interception of a variety of communications. Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and radar payloads are also being developed indigenously. This platform is a result of development of a number of high-end technologies in the field of aerodynamic design of balloon, fabric, fabrication, hydraulic winch, electro-optic tether, high pressure helium cylinder manifold, active pressure control system, etc in association with large and medium sized industrial partners.

The system has been designed, developed and integrated by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a premier laboratory under the DRDO working in the field of parachutes, lighter than air systems, floatation systems and aircraft arrester barriers.