Enabling seamless military communication, DRDO is rolling out Indian Radio Software Architecture 1.0 to standardise interoperability.
IRSA is a comprehensive software specification for Software Defined Radios (SDRs), providing standardised interfaces, APIs, execution environments, and mechanisms for waveform portability. It is designed to ensure interoperability, certification, and conformance of SDR systems.
The introduction of IRSA marks a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defense communication technologies. It reflects the vision of developing indigenous, interoperable, and future-ready SDR solutions designed in India, for India, and adaptable for global deployment. The specification is intended to evolve in line with operational requirements and provides a foundation for integrating emerging technologies.
The national workshop highlighted IRSA’s development journey, technical specifications, and ecosystem roles. It also offered a platform for industry, academia, and the tri-services to explore collaboration opportunities, pilot projects, and adoption pathways.
The event brought together representatives from the Indian Armed Forces, Department of Defence Production (DDP), Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), industry, academia, and research institutions, emphasising a collaborative approach to advancing indigenous communication technologies. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DD R&D and Chairman of DRDO, was the Chief Guest, while Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, and Dr. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, served as Guests of Honour. The workshop was organised under the guidance of Dr. B.K. Das, DG (ECS).
