January 21, India Director General (Electronics and Communication Systems) BK Das said on Tuesday that the DRDO is focusing on domestic fighter aircraft programs, spectrum dominance, and next-generation electronic warfare technologies, with a strong focus on future combat domains and self-reliance.
DRDO desire to strengthen India’s standing as a world leader in defense
Speaking to reporters outside the Electronic Warfare Conference-India (EWCI), Das explained that the purpose of the gathering was to bring together all stakeholders in electronic warfare, including business, academia, and research institutions, to work together on a common objective in a rapidly evolving combat environment. He said, “The primary goal is to unite the nation’s entire electronic warfare ecosystem—industry, academia, and research institutions—to work towards a common cause in this emerging domain of warfare.” Das claimed that the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative was gaining momentum in terms of both domestic and international technological advancement.
In reference to future projects, he stated that the DRDO was creating state-of-the-art technologies that will transform combat in the coming decades.
He claims that “the futuristic focus areas include spectrum dominance with cognitive learning, along with new technologies such as photonics and quantum technologies,” which would provide decisive strength, flexibility, and agility in electronic warfare.
The production, alteration, detection, and use of photons are the main topics of photonics, the science and technology of light. Innovations in computing, telecommunications, medicine, and other cutting-edge fields are made possible by its integration of electronics and optics.
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Das said that the organization has never experienced financial difficulties with regard to budgetary support.
“The skies must be ruled by India.” He added that the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1 and Mk-1A were ready and described the current phase as “only the beginning.” “The fighter aircraft must be of our own—powered by indigenous technologies and equipped with indigenous weapons,” he said. He said that work was progressing on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and the Mk-2 variant, highlighting the importance of stealth in modern aerial combat.
He added that the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), and DRDO were collaborating on the approved AMCA project. “If you want to dominate the sky, stealth (aircraft) is the way forward,” he said.
The Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar has proven its capabilities, according to Das, who also highlighted improvements in domestic weapon systems and sensors. “We are developing our radar. He declared, “The Uttam AESA radar has proven to be among the best, and in many aspects better than the best across the world.” He went on to say that the radar, jammers, weapon systems, and missiles were ready to be integrated with fighter platforms.
Das’ timeline stated that the LCA Mk-1 was ready, the Mk-1A would be delivered on schedule, the Mk-2 would be released in three to four years, and then the AMCA, which would enable India to fly only domestic fighter aircraft. India’s quest for independence depends on the Tejas Mk-1 and Mk-1A, which give the IAF indigenous air superiority.
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