6. India’s own satellite navigation
The constellation of seven NAVIC
satellites is already in orbit
provides accurate real-time
positioning and timing services
NAVIC will provide two levels of
service
1.civilian use
2.authorized users
7.
8. For the past few years, the DRDO has been designing and developing multiple
autonomous underwater vehicle (AUVs).
In April 2016, DRDO scientists successfully developed an autonomous
underwater prototype for multiple maritime missions in India’s waters.
A feasibility study undertaken for the development of different types of AUV
platforms showed that the Indian R&D was capable of designing various kinds of
unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)—from hand-held slow-speed ones to
military-class platforms—with the capability to assist in the entire gamut of
maritime security.
In order to negate the advantages of modern submarines in terms of high
endurance, speed and an inherent stealth, unmanned platforms are being
designed to operate in packs, making it harder for submarines to escape
detection in constrained spaces.
9. A top priority for navies.
Russia, US and China have all
made major strides in high-
energy laser and microwave
technologies.
India’s DRDO has prioritized
Direct EnergyWeapons (DEW)
development in the
technology perspective and
capability roadmap.
DEWs advantages
1. including cost-effectiveness
2. An ammunition unlimited
supply
10. The ability for combat platforms to self-
control, self-regulate and self-actuate, using
inherent computing and decision-making
capabilities.
Ethical issues will be there.
Autonomous weapons also pose many legal
and moral dilemmas.
Eg : Nano robots, Spider shooters.
First of its kind in stealth technology. AURA is stealth enabled autonomous Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV
developed by Defense and Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy.
AURA will serve as the frontline long range
Capable of carrying missiles, precision guided bombs and munitions. The vehicle resembles the B-2 stealth bombers being used by the USAF.
Flying at extremely high altitudes AURA is extremely tough to be intercepted. Breaching enemies Air defense system, AURA can penetrate deep into enemy territory and launch precision guided munitions.
The vehicle is capable of flying at around 32000 feet and attaining speeds up to 2 Mach.
For the past few years, the DRDO has been designing and developing multiple autonomous underwater vehicle (AUVs).
In April 2016, DRDO scientists successfully developed an autonomous underwater prototype for multiple maritime missions in India’s waters.
A feasibility study undertaken for the development of different types of AUV platforms showed that the Indian R&D was capable of designing various kinds of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs)—from hand-held slow-speed ones to military-class platforms—with the capability to assist in the entire gamut of maritime security.
DRDO’s prototype is a flat fish-shaped vehicle capable of speeds upto 7 kmph at depths of up to 300 metres below sea level.
In order to negate the advantages of modern submarines in terms of high endurance, speed and an inherent stealth, unmanned platforms are being designed to operate in packs, making it harder for submarines to escape detection in constrained spaces.
A top priority with navies is to get their ships off.
Russia, US and China have all made major strides in high-energy laser and microwave technologies.
India’s DRDO has prioritized Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) development in the technology perspective and capability roadmap.
There is talk of chemical oxygen iodine lasers, high-power fiber lasers and a 25-kilowatt laser that can knock out a ballistic missile during its ‘terminal phase’ from up to four miles away.
DEWs offer a number of advantages, including cost-effectiveness and an ammunition supply limited only by the weapon’s power source. Energy weapons also fire at the speed of light, is virtually silent, and can limit collateral damage.