Research Centre Imarat

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a DRDO laboratory located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The lab is responsible for Research and Development of Missile Systems, Guided Weapons and advanced Avionics for Indian Armed Forces.[2] It was established by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988.[3] Scientist and avionics specialist BHVS Narayana Murthy is presently the Director RCI Laboratory.[4][5][6]

Research Center Imarat
Research typeDefence
Field of research
Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
DirectorBHVS Narayana Murthy[1]
LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
Operating agency
DRDO

Background

The Research Centre Imarat is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles.[7] RCI is the leading laboratory which has successfully spearheaded the Indo-Israel joint development Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) programme and had hat-trick success in its first three consecutive missions.[8][9]

References
  1. Bureau, Our (14 September 2016). "Narayana Murthy named Director of RCI, DRDO".
  2. John Pike. "Research Center Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad - India Special Weapons Facilities". globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. "RCI is Kalam's Brainchild, Say Scientists in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  4. "BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed RCI Director". Press Trust of India. 14 September 2016 – via Business Standard.
  5. http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/RCI/English/index.jsp?pg=Director.jsp
  6. "BHVS Narayana Murthy appointed RCI Director".
  7. "World class in avionics".
  8. "India's air defence system achieves a hat-trick - The Economic Times".
  9. Somasekhar, M (30 June 2016). "India test-fires surface-to-air missile".


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