Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex[1] is a military missile research center in Hyderabad, India.
Laboratories edit
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 and Development Laboratory (DRDL):
famous for its contributions to Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). - Research Centre Imarat (RCI):
A missile Avionics Laboratory founded by Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
History edit
Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar on 15 October 2015 renamed DRDO Missile Complex at Hyderabad into Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.[3][4][5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "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.