Boosting communication self-reliance, the Indian Army signs contracts for indigenously designed and manufactured SDR systems.
The Indian Army has signed a contract to procure its first indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDR), a major step towards strengthening secure military communication and achieving self reliance in defence technology. The radios have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
According to the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), the SDRs are equipped with high data rates and Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET) capabilities. These features will enable secure, real time voice and data exchange even in complex and dynamic battlefield environments, significantly enhancing operational readiness in information intensive, network centric warfare.
The introduction of SDRs is expected to replace multiple conventional radio systems currently in use with a single, reconfigurable platform. The technology allows updates and waveform changes through software modifications, making it adaptable for future communication requirements.
Earlier this month, DRDO, in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri Services, released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0 to promote interoperability among different communication systems. IRSA defines standard interfaces, APIs, and execution environments to ensure waveform portability, certification, and conformance across all branches of the armed forces, creating a unified communication framework for future military operations.
