Agni 5, Agni-V, Agni 5 India's Longest Range Ballistic Missile, Agni 5 Missile, Longest Range Ballistic Missile

1. A monthly house bulletin of Defence Research & Development Organisation ■ Vol. 32 No. 6 ■ June 2012
ndia’s long-range strategic missileAgni 5, with
a range of more than 5000 km, was successfully
test fired on 19 April 2012 from the Wheeler’s
Island, Odisha. The missile followed the entire
trajectory in a textbook style.The three propulsion
stages and composite rocked motors, developed
indigenously by DRDO, performed well. Ships,
located in mid-range and at the target point,
tracked the missile and witnessed the final
event. Radars and electro-optical systems
along the path monitored all the parameters of
Agni 5 and displayed these in real time.
Many new technologies
developed indigenously
worked successfully in
Agni 5. The redundant
navigation systems,
very high accuracy ring
laser gyro-based inertial
navigation system (RINS),
and the most modern and
accurate micro navigation
system (MINS) ensured
that the missile reaches the target point within
few meters of accuracy. The high-speed onboard
computer and fault tolerant software along
with robust and reliable bus guided the missile
flawlessly.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh
congratulated Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM,
Secretary Defence R&D and DG DRDO; Shri
Avinash Chander, DS and CC R&D (MSS) and
all the scientists of DRDO for making the country
proud. Shri AK Antony, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri
also congratulated scientists on this important
event. National Security Advisor Shri Shiv
Shankar Menon, while congratulating DRDO,
said that the event is a milestone in the long-range
missile era of India. Air Marshal KJ Mathews,
C-in-C, SFC, who witnessed the launch, said
that the success of Agni 5 is a historic event for
India.
Dr VG Sekaran, DS and Director ASL,
Dr SK Chaudhari, OS and Director RCI, Shri AK
Chakrabarti, OS and Director DRDL, Shri SP
Dash, OS and Director ITR, and Shri Guruprasad,
Director R&DE
(Engineers), Pune, were
present during the launch
operations. Shri RK
Gupta, Project Director,
guided the team of
scientists and employees
of DRDO during the
launch activities.
India tests Long-range Missile Agni 5—
Joins Exclusive Club
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Top (L to R): A jubilant Dr Saraswat, Dr Sekaran and
Mrs Tessi Thomas after the successful launch of
Agni 5. Below: Shri Avinash Chander, Dr Sekaran and
Dr Saraswat at the assembling site.

2. 2 June 2012
Maiden Flight of the Modified AEW&C
Maiden flight of the modified aircraft
for the indigenously developed Indian
Airborne Early Warning and Control
System (AEW&C) was held on 4 April
2012 at the San Jose dos Campos in
Brazil. The necessary mission systems
and components including the dummy
Active Antenna Array Unit (AAAU)
were successfully fitted onboard
Embraer EMB 145I aircraft.
Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, lauded
the efforts of the project team and
excellent work done by them. “Modified
aircraft fitted with the dummy antenna
unit performed very well”, informed Dr
Saraswat.
This marks an important milestone in the AEW&C
Programme as this aircraft will be delivered in June
2012 to India. The other mission systems will then be
integrated on to the aircraft. The mission system flight
trials are likely to commence from November 2012.
Shri G Elangovan, DS and CC R&D (Avionics),
DRDO, in his message after the successful flight
congratulated the entire team of Centre for Airborne
Systems (CABS) and associated workcentres and the
team at Embraer for their efforts. Dr S Chrishtopher,
Director CABS and Programme Director AEW&C
informed that the AEW&C system has been indigenously
developed in a consortium mode with the help of DRDO
labs and Indian industrial partners.
Apart from the external mission systems developed
indigenously and fitted on this aircraft, rest of the internal
systems will be integrated into the aircraft on arrival to
India. DRDO has contracted to procure three EMB 145I
from Embraer and this aircraft will be the first delivery
towards meeting this endeavour”. CABS, a premier
DRDO lab, is the nodal laboratory entrusted with the
responsibility of delivering the AEW&C system.
14th Successful Flight of Rustom 1
Indigenously designed and developed
Rustom 1 made its 14th successful flight on 8 April
2012 at Kolar. It attained height of 11, 500’ above
ground level and speed of above 140 kmph during 2 h
10 min of cruise. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),
developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment
(ADE), a DRDO lab at Bengaluru, had its maiden
flight in November 2009. The flight was successful in
view of all the parameters achieved by the UAV which
was weighing around 690 kg. Take-off weight of the
Rustom 1 was heaviest so far and lean mixture control
system in the engine was used. Extended range of about
50 km was tried for the first time. The way point track
was perfect and so were take-off and landing, etc.
This UAV has the potential military applications like
reconnaissance and surveillance, target acquisition,
target designation, communications relay, battle damage
assessment and signal intelligence.
Rustom 1 will attain a maximum altitude of 22, 000’
with endurance of 12-15 h with an operating range of
250 km when fully developed.

3. 3June 2012
DRDO Celebrates National Technology Day
The exponential growth
in technological capability of
the country in vital areas of
Defence, atomic energy and
space during the last decade
has provided a strategic edge to
the country and helped to boost
its image, said Dr VK Saraswat,
SA to RM, while delivering
the Presidential Address at a
function organised by Defence
Science Forum (DSF) at
Dr Bhagavantham Audi-
torium, Metcalfe House, Delhi. He recollected the
contributions of scientists like Dr Homi Bhabha,
Dr Satish Dhawan, Dr Vikram Sarabhai, and
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to the nation during his speech and
said there is a lot to be learnt from their lives. “Events like
the first nuclear test in 1974, then in 1998, the launch of
the first missile, roll-out of first Arjun tank or the first flight
of light combat aircraft Tejas, have had great impact on
the technology map of the country. I am proud that the
DRDO team has made tremendous contribution to all
these achievements”, said Dr Saraswat. Emphasising
the need to develop green and sustainable technologies,
he said that the aim of all
technological progress
has been to improve the
quality of life and instill
a sense of confidence
in people. Earlier,
technology was driving
the way wars were fought
but in future, security
needs of the country
will drive technology, he
added, giving examples
of emerging threats like
cyber warfare and insurgency. Low intensity conflicts
that involve dealing with our own brothers and sisters
necessitate development of suitable technologies that
are non-lethal.
Speaking about future technology areas, he said
that surveillance systems like
mini, micro unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs), intelligent
systems like swarms of robots,
etc., need to be developed.
There will be more and more
convergence of bio, nano and
information technologies, he
added. While lauding the
efforts of DRDO scientists and
technologists for many recent
successes like the successful
flights of interceptor missile,
Agni 4, Agni 5 and LCA Navy, he also charted out the
future roadmap for the Organisation. He said there are
many emerging areas such as hypersonic technology,
stealth and anti-stealth technologies, underwater
communication technology, polymer electronics,
quantum computing, robotics, and allied technologies
to develop unmanned fighting vehicles that need to be
mastered. The work on many of these technologies is
already going on in DRDO.
Earlier, three DRDO scientists gave presentations
on specific DRDO achievements. Dr DK Dubey, Sc F,
Defence Research and Development Establishment
(DRDE), Gwalior, spoke on Identification of
Chemical Warfare Agents and their Markers.
Dr S Sai Kumar, Sc F, Defence Research and
Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad,
spoke on Development of Machining
Technologies for Composites and Ceramics,
and Ms V Sangamithra, Sc F, Electronics
Research and Development Laboratory
(LRDE), Benga-
luru, spoke on
the Challenges in
Developing the
Weapon Locating
Radar (WLR), a
force multiplier in
the battlefield. The
WLR developed
by DRDO is

4. 4 June 2012
capable of locating the enemy mortars, shells, and
rockets with more than 95 per cent accuracy. These
three scientists and orators from Delhi-based DRDO
laboratories received Commendation Certificates and
Titanium Medals from Dr Saraswat. SA to RM also
released DRDO Technology Spectrum, a compilation of
Technology Day Orations of 2012. The Spectrum was
compiled, edited and published by Defence Scientific
Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC),
Delhi.
National Technology Day signifies the glorious
achievements of Indian science and technology and
is celebrated all over the country after the successful
nuclear tests on 11 and 13 May 1998 at Pokharan. The
function was attended by Chief Controllers, Directors
from DRDO HQ and Directors and staff of Delhi-based
DRDO laboratories.
Earlier, welcoming the audience, Dr Anil K Maini,
OS and Director, Laser Science and Technology Centre
(LASTEC) and Convenor, DSF, stated that recent DRDO
successes especially the maiden flight of Agni 5 have
made every citizen proud. Brief description of activities
held at various DRDO labs/estts is given below.
ARDE, Pune
Shri Pramod P Kale, President, CASP and former
Director Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre was the Chief
Guest of the National Technology Day function. He gave
a lecture on Latest ISRO Radar Imaging Satellite. Shri
Gaurav Kumar, Sc B, gave an oration on Hypervelocity:
Beyond Conventional Propulsion and was presented
with Medal and Certificate of SA to RM by the Chief
Guest.
GTRE, Bengaluru
DrARUpadhya,formerDirectorofNationalAerospace
Laboratory (NAL), Bengaluru, was the Chief Guest at
the National Technology Day function. In his address Dr
Upadhya said that India needs simple and cost-effective
innovations to meet the urgent requirements in the
overall development of the country and added that the
younger generation should come out of fear conscious to
experiment with their new and innovative ideas on a trial
and error method to seek success. Dr A Subhananda
Rao, DS and CC R&D (Aero) and Director GTRE, in
his Inaugural Address said that this year the country is
proud to have many successful events like successful
launch and flight of Agni 5 and LCA (Navy), respectively,
which gave India unique position in scientific field in the
world. On the occasion, Shri Tarique Hussain, Sc C,
also delivered the Technology Day Oration on Rotating
Oil Tank.
MTRDC, Bengaluru
Smt R Hemamalini, Sc D, delivered National
Technology Day Oration on Miniature Broadband
Travelling Wave Tubes for Microwave Power Modules
―Technological Perspective.
NSTL, Visakhapatnam
Inaugurating the celebrations at Naval Science and
Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam,
Shri SV Rangarajan, OS and Director NSTL, stressed
that the success achieved with the recent launch of
Agni 5 missile should inspire us to perform better. He
motivated the younger generation to excel in their
fields. Shri B Mohana Rao, Sc D, delivered a talk on
High Performance Multi-processor DSP Hardware for
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5. 5June 2012 5
Operationalisation of Accelerated Desert Environmental
Test Facility at DLJ
Unit Day Celebrations
CVRDE, Chennai
Combat Vehicles Research and Development
Establishment, Chennai, celebrated its Unit Day
on 26 March 2012. Dr P Sivakumar, Director,
CVRDE, Shri K Krishnamurthy, Associate Director
(L) and Shri R Venugopal, Associate Director (M)
presided over the function. Shri Dindukkal I Lioni
was the Chief Guest and Shri Benjamin Lionel,
Director of Combat Vehicles and Engineering,
DRDO HQ, was the Guest of Honour. The
celebration started with the Welcome Address
by Secretary, Celebration Committee. Shri N
Thiyagarajan, Sc F and Chairman, Celebration
Committee, also briefed the audience. This was
followed by the addresses by leaders from SC/ST
Welfare Association, INTUC, AIDEF and JCM IV. Shri K
Krishnamurthy, made a brief address to the gathering on
this occasion.
Dr P Sivakumar in his speech listed the significant
achievements of the CVRDE during 2011. He also
made a presentation on health for the well-being of
the employees of CVRDE. A video show, describing
the achievements of all the Divisions of CVRDE was
also made for the benefit of the employees. This was
followed by a lecture by Shri Dindukkal I Lioni. He
made the audience spell-bound by captivating them
through his speech on Maanuda Samuththiram Naan
Endru Koovu. The lecture comprised both humour and
thought-provoking messages.
Employees and their wards presented a cultural
programmes including dance, drama by women
employees, mimicry show and singing of songs. Awards
of different category covering Laboratory Scientist of
the Year Award, Cash Award, Best Kaizen Award, Best
CVRDEian Award, awards for Sports and Hindi were
given to the meritorious employees. The programme
concluded with the vote of thanks by Vice Chairman,
Works Committee, and rendering of national anthem.
Extremely hot desert environment
adversely affects the life and
performance of defence equipment.
To address this problem, Defence
Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ), has
established a walk-in-chamber [8
m (L) x 5 m (W) x 4.5 m (H)], which
can test a system/sub-system (under
operating condition/idle) of size
up to 3.0 m (L) x 2.5 m (W) x 2.5 m (H), capable of
simulating hot desert climate, in terms of Solar radiation,
temperature and humidity. The
facility is programmable to
generate desert diurnal cycle
and accelerated conditions as
per MIL STD 810F, Test Method
No. 505.4, Procedure 1 and
2 and other tailor-made test
profiles. The facility is equipped
with a dedicated 60-channel data
acquisition system and is available for testing to all the
DRDO laboratories and Armed Forces.

6. 6 June 2012
DIHAR, Leh
Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR),
Leh, organised a Users’ Interactive Workshop under
the chairmanship of Lt Gen Ravi Dastane, AVSM, VSM
and GOC 14 Corps on 24 March 2012 at Leh-Ladakh.
Progress of the ongoing R&D programmes at DIHAR was
reviewed. The Chairman lauded the efforts of DIHAR for
its unflinching commitment towards its R&D efforts for
cold arid agro-animal technologies making contribution
towards the well-being of the troops posted in ‘L’ sector.
The proposed R&D programmes to be taken up by the
Institute during XIIth five year plan were discussed in
detail. Valuable inputs received from the Services were
appreciated by Dr RB Srivastava, OS and Director,
DIHAR, who said that such Workshops help DIHAR
in better understanding of the need of the soldiers in
cold desert conditions and formulating the research
programmes of the Institute accordingly. Those present
on the occasion included Brig N Srinath, Brig Med; Brig
Amrit Pal Singh, Brig Q; Brig MS Jodha, Brig ASC; Brig
RS Grewal, VSM, Commandant, 153 General Hospital;
Col S Chaturvedi, Col ST of 14 Corps and scientists of
DIHAR.
DLRL, Hyderabad
Science and Technology forum of Defence
Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad,
organised a lecture by Shri G. Raghavaiah, Additional
Director, DLRL, on Advanced DSP Technologies for
Communication EW Systems on 26 March 2012. Shri
Raghavaiah explained the nuances of communication
EW and the challenges in meeting growing demands of
EW system. Shri SP Dash, Director, DLRL, presented
him with a certificate and medal.
The Laboratory also organised a two-day Workshop
on System Engineering and Failure Analysis during
27-28 March 2012 for the senior scientists and Project
Directors of the laboratory. The faculty, comprised three
professors from the International School of Engineering,
Hyderabad. Various issues related to reliable system
engineering, failure analysis techniques, and some case
studies were discussed during the Workshop.
INMAS, Delhi
� Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
(INMAS), Delhi, organised the 3rd CBRN (medical)
course during 20-23 March 2012 for medical and para-
medic personnel. The course was primarily for service
officers but few civil institutes were also invited to send
medical personnel for training. Dr RP Tripathi, OS and
Director INMAS, inaugurated the Course. Maj Gen KJ
Singh, ADG (PP); Dr BS Pandey, CAPE, and Shri CL
Bhairam, AMD, were the Guest of Honour.
The focus of the course was on nuclear and
radiological emergencies/disasters. Adequate time was
also given to diagnostics and medical management of
biological and chemical disasters. The highlight of the
Users’ interactive workshop at DIHAR
Conferences/Seminars/Symposia/Training Courses/Meetings
Manpower Development Activities

7. 7June 2012
Course was demonstration, hands-on and teaching
through video films for better understanding and lasting
effect. Seventy participants including medical officers
and nursing staff from different military and paramilitary
units like DGBSF, ITBP, CAPFS, AFMC, AMC, Army
Hospital, AMD, etc., attended the Course. Fifteen
doctors from AIIMS Trauma Centre; UCMS, Delhi and
Narinder Mohan Hospital and Heart Center, Gaziabad,
also attended the Course. The faculty for the Course
comprised scientists from INMAS and doctors from
AIIMS.
An important feature of the Course was
demonstration-cum-lectures held at AMD, DAE, and
AIIMS Trauma Centre. Exhibition of relevant products
in the Conference Hall Annexe of INMAS was also a
centre of attraction. Apart from products from INMAS,
a number of other agencies, viz., AMD, BRIT, CFEES,
DFRL, 3S Instruments, M/s Sagar Fossil Fuel Tech Pvt.
Ltd, Arbro labs, and Kaya Care System displayed their
products.
� Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences
and Defence Scientific Information and Documentation
Centre (DESIDOC), Delhi, jointly conducted a special
five-day National Training Course on Innovative
E-Resources Management from 26-30 March 2012.
The course was specially planned for training and
updating knowledge of working LIS professionals at
different DRDO labs/estts. The Course was attended by
38 participants from 17 DRDO labs/estts.
Dr KD Nayak, DS and CC (MED & MIST), DRDO
HQ, inaugurated the Course. Dr RP Tripathi, OS and
Director INMAS, Dr AL Moorthy, Director DESIDOC, and
Dr Rajeev Vij, Sc F and Course Director, also attended
the inaugural function. Dr Vij, briefed the participants
need and purpose of the Course. The topics covered
in the Course were economics of e-resource, and
management, change management, IPR issues, open
access resources, e-books and their evaluation, digital
preservation of e-resources, users education, tips for
e-resource management, etc. The faculty comprised Dr
Kalpana Dasgupta, Dr SC Jindal, Dr Yogendra Singh,
Dr AL Moorthy, Shri Sukhdev Singh, Dr Usha M Munshi,
Dr BB Sahoo, Dr M Natarajan, Ms Nishy, Prof. Uma
Kanjilal, Dr Ramesh Gaur, Prof. HK Kaul, Dr Sangeeta
Kaul, and Dr MG Sreekumar.
Dr AK Singh, Director HRD, DRDO HQ, was
Chief Guest at the valedictory function and distributed
certificates to the participants. Dr Rajeev Vij, proposed
the vote of thanks.
� A two-day internal training programme on Quality
Management System and Laboratory Management for
NABLAccreditation was organised by INMAS during 30-
31 March 2012. The Programme was designed to cover
all the aspects of quality management and requirements
for NABL accreditation as per ISO 15189:2007. Besides
lectures on Quality Management System, the lectures
on related and essential aspects were also delivered by
invited external and internal faculty.
The Programme covered variety of topics like
quality management system, technical requirements,
managerial requirements, quality assurance,
documentation, validation, biomedical and radioactive
waste management and sample collection procedures in
clinical laboratory followed by practical demonstrations.
Thirty-five internal participants attended the Programme.
Five external and 10 internal faculty members shared
their expertise. Prof. AK Dinda, Head Pathology, was
the Chief Guest of the inaugural function and delivered
a lecture on Laboratory Accreditation: The Need and
Challenges.

8. 8 June 2012
Division of Health,
Endocrinology and
Thyroid Research,
Institute of Nuclear
Medicine and Allied
Sciences (INMAS),
Delhi, organised
World Health Day
(WHD) on 9 April
2012. WHD is
celebrated every year
on 7 April to mark the
anniversary of the
founding of World
Health Organisation
(WHO). Each year a theme is selected to highlight a
priority area of concern focusing on important health
issues. The theme of 2012 was Ageing and Health—
Good Health Adds Life to Years.
Division of Health, Endocrinology and Thyroid
Research of INMAS has the unique distinction of
dealing with different areas of medical research and
patient care. The core emphasis of the Division is on
the complete Health of all DRDO employees. The main
focus of actions is directed towards collective action to
prevent, detect and treat any health-related events as
early as possible.
The Division has undertaken many initiatives in
preventive as well as curative management of various
health issues. Currently it is engaged in health status
evaluation study of all DRDO employees with special
emphasis on the coronary risk factors. More than
15,000 DRDO employees have been evaluated under
this study where all major coronary artery risk factors
have been assessed using biochemical and physical
parameters. Each individual was intimated about his/her
health status and necessary advises and interventions
were given.
INMAS Celebrates World Health Day
This year’s WHD
theme is in fact a
reflection on the
efforts of the Division
of Health. An oration
on emerging health
issue of chronic
Kidney diseases
was organised as a
part of our ongoing
preventive health
campaign. Eminent
Nephrologist Maj
Gen PP Varma,
VSM, SM, Deputy
Commandant and Dean of Army Hospital (R&R) was
the distinguished orator. The Programme began with
the welcome Address by Dr Mitra Basu, Sc E, Division
of Health. Dr Tarun Sekhri, Sc F and Head, Division of
Health Endocrinology and Thyroid Research introduced
the orator and emphasised on the importance of health
as a holistic goal for all DRDO employees.
Maj Gen Varma, a well known clinician, teacher and
academician in the field of Nephrology, gave an insider’s
view on the emerging problem of renal disease in India.
Apart from discussing the clinical and pathological
manifestations of the disease, he also gave an insight
into the role of micro albuminuria as a dynamic marker
in predicting outcomes of ESRD, coronary artery
disease and stroke. He clarified various queries of the
audience and also expressed willingness to take part in
any collaborative field research activities.
Dr RP Tripathi, DS and Director, INMAS, felicitated
the orator. Dr Mitra Basu, proposed the vote of thanks.
To commemorate the WHD a medical screening camp
was organised at INMAS on 10 April 2012. Random
blood sugar were done to screen for Diabetes Mellitus
and HbA1c was done in some known diabetics. About
92 patients attended thyroid clinic at INMAS.

9. 9June 2012
Personnel News
Appointments
DFRL, Mysore
Dr Harsh Vardhan Batra has
been appointed Director, Defence
Food Research Laboratory (DFRL),
Mysore wef 1 May 2012. Dr Batra
completed his MVSc and PhD both
from Haryana University in 1977
and 1985, respectively. He worked
as Head of Mycobacteriology
Department in National Institute of Immunolgy, New
Delhi, from 1984-1990 and joined DRDO in 1990 as
Sc D in Defence Research and Development
Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior.
Dr Batra has made many technology innovations in
the area of molecular biotechnology, immunoassay
technology, construction of synthetic genes, and
construction of chimeric genes/proteins. A breakthrough
was achieved by him in hybridoma technology to rapidly
generatespecifichighaffinitymonoclonalantibodiesand
has developed a number of diagnostic kits/systems for
the detection of important biowarfare agents, which are
extremely useful for onsite investigations of biological
emergencies arising out of natural outbreaks. He has
also prepared biodefence programme for the country.
Dr Batra is recipient of many awards/honours/
recognitions including National Institute of Immunology
Product Development Award in 1988; and DRDO
Technology Cash Award in 1996 and DRDO Scientist
of the Year Award in 2002. Besides, he has also been
awarded for presenting Best Paper Award by a number
of organisations
He has to his credit 114 publications in national/
international publications, 12 chapters in national and
international books and nine patents. He has guided
25 PhD students also. Dr Batra is a life member of
Indian Immunology Society; Association of Veterinary
Microbiology; Immunologist and Specialist in Infectious
Diseases; Veterinary Public Health Association; Indian
Leptospirosis Society, and member, AFSTI.
DCV&E, DRDO HQ
Shri Benjamin Lionel has
been an alumnus of Sainik School,
Amaravathi Nagar, and completed
his postgraduation in Physics from
American College, Madurai, in 1983.
He completed his MTech in Applied
Optics and Optical Instrumentation
from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, New
Delhi, in 1985. On campus selection from IIT, Delhi, he
was posted to the Instruments Research & Development
Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun, as Sc B. While at
IRDE he was involved in the design and development
of the fire control systems/devices for Arjun MBT. He
was transferred to Combat Vehicles Research and
Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai, in
1989 and has been an active member of the Arjun MBT
development programme since then.
He has vast experience in system design,
development, testing, evaluation and proving of various
fire control system (FCS) and vision devices on MBT
Arjun, right from the prototype stage. He has participated
inallthefiringtrialsofArjunMBTandhasmadesignificant
contributions in proving the firing performance of Arjun.
He was involved in configuring the gunner’s main sight
(GMS) and the commander’s panoramic sight (CPS) for
Arjun and ensured acceptance of the equipment by the
users.
Dr Lionel was on deputation to the High Commission
of India, London, as Technical Adviser (Defence) from
July 2006 to September 2009. As Sc G, he was heading
the Integrated Fire Control Systems and the Trials and
Product Support Division at CVRDE till the time he was
selected and posted as Director Combat Vehicles and
Engineering (DCV&E), at DRDO HQ, New Delhi.

10. 10 June 2012
Superannuation
DFRL, Mysore
Dr AS Bawa, OS and Director,
Defence Food Research Laboratory
(DFRL), Mysore, superannuated on
30 April 2012. Under his dynamic
leadership, DFRL developed
lightweight convenient pack ration,
which do not require any elaborate
cooking or preparation for the Army,
Navy, Air Force and Paramilitary Forces. Through his
untiring efforts, DFRL developed a wide variety of food
products of Indian dietary matching the mainframe
palate of the country. A number of technologies,
viz., self-contained self-heating system, structured
fruits, shelf stable ready-to-eat meat products, Neera
preservation, meat quality testing kits, zero energy
coolers and antifreeze containers for fresh produce,
memory enhancing nutraceuticals, medicinal foods,
preserved paneer, frozen foods, ready-to-eat retort
pouch processed foods, tender coconut water
preservation, freeze drying of fruit juices, hurdle
technology preservation of fruits, pulsed electric
filed processed foods, microwave processed foods,
high pressure processed foods, IR processed foods,
photodegradable plastics, etc., have been developed
during his tenure.
Dr Bawa is recipient of many awards including
NN Mohan Memorial Award in 1986, 1999, 2007;
M/s Gardner’s Award in 1989; DRDO Performance
Excellence Award in 2004; AIFPA SK Mitra Memorial
Award in 2007; Prof. V Subramanian Industrial
Achievement Award in 2006; and Defence Technology
Spin-offAward-2010. He has more than 236 publications
and 160 presentations in national and international
journals, seven book reviews, 68 filed/obtained patents,
54 reviews, 15 popular articles and 23 book chapters
including two each in Encyclopedia in Food Science,
Technology and Nutrition published by Academic
Press, UK and Handbook of Fruits and Fruit processing
published by Blackwell publishers.
He has been member of various boards and advisory
committees, and has guided a number of MSc, MTech
and PhD candidates.
Higher Qualification Acquired
DIPR, Delhi
Shri Devesh Nath Tripathi, Sc C, has been awarded
PhD by the University of Delhi, Delhi, for his thesis titled
Role of Self Construal and Context in Value Preferences
among Adolescents.
Shri Vijay Parkash, Sc B, has
been awarded PhD by the Kurukshetra
University,Kurukshetra,forhisthesistitled
Emotional Intelligence and Temperament
as Moderators of Reactions to Stress.
DLRL, Hyderabad
Shri Lachiram, Sc E, has been
awarded PhD by the Osmania University,
Hyderabad, for his thesis titled
Investigation and Optimisation of Process
Parameters to Enhance the Performance
of Microwave Antennas.
PXE, Chandipur
Shri N Nayak, Sc F, has been
awarded PhD by Fakir Mohan University,
Balasore, for his thesis titled Studies on
Ballistic Evaluation of Aramid Laminated
Composites Subjected to Impact of
Projectiles.
Shri Pranab Kumar Das Gupta,
Sc F, has been awarded PhD by Fakir
Mohan University, Balasore, for his thesis
titled An innovative Soft Computing
based Method for Cluster Analysis in
Data Mining.
Shri HS Panda, Sc E, has been
awarded PhD in Mechanical Engineering
by IIT, Kharagpur, for his thesis titled
Hydrodynamic Stability Analysis
of Buoyancy Driven Flows Using
Chebyshev Spectral Method on Non-
Staggered Grid.

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DRL, Tezpur
On the occasion of its Golden Jubilee (1962-2012),
Defence Research Laboratory (DRL), Tezpur, organised
Golden Jubilee Expedition from DRL to Tawang (364
km) from 6-10April 2012.Altogether 71 participants from
different laboratories of DRDO joined this expedition.
Lt Gen Shakti Gurung, AVSM, VSM, GOC of HQ 4 Core
flagged off the expedition.
Lt Gen Shakti Gurung wished all participants grand
success and briefly explained the services rendered
by the Army deployed in Arunachal Pradesh. He also
explained the history of local people, different tourist
spots of Tawang. Expedition team arrived Bomdila
(8,500’) on 6 April 2012. After night stay at Bomdila, the
team moved to Tawang (10,000’) through Sela Pass
(13,700’) in early morning of 7 April 2012 and arrived
Tawang at 1700 hr same day. On 8 April 2012 the team
foot marched to famous Buddha Monastery of Tawang.
Dr Vijay Veer, Director, DRL, delivered peace talk to
local people.
Though the expedition was in high hilly terrain and
temperature also varied from place to place, the team
completed the expedition successfully and returned to
DRL safely.
Defence Security Corps Championship for
2011-12
VIII Defence Security Corps Championship for 2011-
12 was held between various DSC platoons located
within HQ DelhiArea. Inspection of lines and guard posts
was carried out by the visiting teams which included
checking of living standards, amenities provided,
cleanliness and hygiene, maintenance of guard posts,
area maintenance and standards of kitchen/dinning
halls. 861 platoon of MHSU (I) was adjudged the Second
Best Platoon in Area maintenance of HQ Delhi Area in
this Championship. Maj Gen Rajbir Singh, VSM, Dy
GOC, Delhi Area, presented the trophy and cash prize
to the winner.
Sonar Receiver. He presented the architecture of the
DSP board and inter-processor communication protocol
used in the project Varunastra. Shri G Satheesh Reddy,
OS and Associate Director, RCI, Hyderabad, delivered
a talk on Missile Technologies covering various missiles
developed by DRDO and the recent successful launch
of Agni 5. Shri B Lakshmi Prasad, Principal Engineer,
Delphi Automotive Systems, Bengaluru, also delivered
a lecture on Active Safety: Usage and its Applications in
Automotive Sectors.
SSPL, Delhi
Dr Ravindra Pal, Sc F, delivered National Technology
DayorationontheInfraredFocalPlaneArrayTechnology.
He highlighted the indigenous efforts for the technology
development of HgCdTe material, device processing
and characterisation techniques for cooled IR detector
arrays at Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL).
He was awarded the oration medal and certificate by
Dr VK Saraswat, SA to RM, in a function organised at Dr
Bhagavantham Auditorium, Metcalfe House, Delhi.
SASE, Manali
Snow and Avalanche Establishment (SASE), Manali,
celebrated the Day at Raja Ramanna Auditorium.
Dr MK Surppa, Director IIT, Ropar, was the Chief Guest.
Shri Ganesh Kumar delivered a lecture on Design of
Multipurpose Instrumented Avalanche Rod. He was
presented with a medal and certificate by Dr Surppa.
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EDITORIAL TEAM
Visits to DRDO Labs/Estts
CAIR, Bengaluru
� Lt Gen SP Kochhar, AVSM, BAR, VSM,
ADC, SO-in-C, on 3 April 2012.
VRDE, Ahmednagar
Maj Gen SC Jain, VSM, Cdr, HQ Tech
Gp EME, Delhi, on 11 May 2012. The
visiting officer was briefed about various
ongoing projects along with equipment
demonstration.
DARE, Bengaluru
Air Marshal KK Nohwar, PVSM, VM, ADC,
VCAS, IAF, on 30 April 2012.
DIPR, Delhi
Lt Gen SK Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM,
Vice Chief of the Army Staff; Lt Gen JP
Nehra, AVSM, Adjutant General, Indian Army
and ADG Rtg Maj Gen Kanwaljit Singh, VSM
on 26 March 2012.
The Editorial Team thanks DRDO Newsletter Correspondents for their contributions.
� Task Force Committee on Defence Mod-
ernisation and Self-reliance, on 18 April
2012.
Shri PM Soundar Rajan, Director, DARE, explaining
Su-30 avionics upgrade simulator to Air Marshal
Nohwar.
VRDE, Ahmednagar
Vehicles Research and Development
Establishment (VRDE), Ahmednagar,
celebrated National Technology Day on 11
May 2012. Shri Thirumal Valavan, Sc B,
delivered a lecture on Turbocharging of SI
Engine. Dr CP Ramanarayanan, Director,
VRDE felicitated him with a medal and a
certificate.
Equipment and vehicle testing facilities
were opened for the public display at test
tracks of National Centre for Automotive
Testing (NCAT) on the occasion.
Maj Gen Jain being briefed about Busk.
Lt Gen Kochar being briefed at Communication
Secrecy and Secured Division.
Prof. Manas Mondal, Director DIPR, briefing the
distinguished visitors.