40 cos involved in making of missile killers

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At least 40 public and private companies across the country are closely involved in the making of the indigenous ballistic missile interceptors.

They have already manufactured or assembled parts and sub-systems for the first trial that took place in Orissa on December 6, 2007, according to Dr V.K. Sarswat, Chief Controller R&D (Missiles & Strategic System) and Programme Director (Air Defence), Defence Research & Development Organisation
Companies

They include Bharat Electronics Ltd and Bharat Dynamics Ltd, Astra Microwave, ASL, VemTech and KelTech. “The integrated (and fully-tested defence shield system) will be operational in three years,” Dr Sarswat told a news meet here on Friday.
System development

The development of an intercept-and-destroy defence system got off-the-mark in 1982 and the first phase has proven that it can kill cruise or intercontinental ballistic missiles of the 2000-km class. Over the next two years, “we want to perfect this through some more trials and strengthen the capability further,” said Dr S.Varadarajan, Director, Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE). It involves sharper radars, faster interceptors for longer ranges and advanced launch platforms.
Key Player

LRDE, a key player in the Rs 2,000-crore programme, has developed two crucial types of radars — the long-range tracking radar and the multi-function fire control radar — in separate tie-ups with Israel’s IAI and French defence company Thales.

According to Dr Varadarajan, 7-10 firm have taken part in radar development and up to 40 in the interceptor system.

The two collaborations, over the last two years, have spawned a number of indigenous radars.

The LRDE “is now in a position to manufacture as many radars as possible” with the industry, he said.

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