Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex[1] is a military missile research center in Hydrabad, India.
Laboratories
The complex has following three laboratories:[2]
- Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL):
Conducts research and development on motors, jet vanes and structures for launch vehicles and missiles, primarily known for contributions to Agni Missiles.
- Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL):
famous for its contributions to IGMDP programme.
- Research Centre Imarat (RCI):
A missile Avionics Laboratory founded by Dr Abdul Kalam.
History
On 15 October 2015,[3] Defence Minister, Shri Manohar Parrikar renamed the complex after Kalam.[4] [5]
See also
References
- "Parrikar wants private players to tap DRDO's knowledge". The Hindu. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- "Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after APJ Abdul Kalam". The Economic Times. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- "Missile Complex in Hyderabad Renamed After Former President Abdul Kalam". Ndtv.com. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- "Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Kalam". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- Andhra Pradesh. "City Missile Complex bags numerous DRDO awards - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
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