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The Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Dehradun, its primary function is research and development in the field of optical and electro-optical instrumentation.cite-ref-1[1] Their objective is to develop products like night vision devices, electro-optical surveillance and fire control systems.cite-ref-2[2]

• Projects

• Holographic sight

• Laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

• Anti-drone system

• Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile

• References

• External links

The IRDE has developed holographic sights which are manufactured by India Optel's Ordnance Factory Dehradun, and have a range of up to 300m. The Indian Army has already put in a demand for 20,000 holographic device units, while the National Security Guards has shown interest in the device and requested some units in 2008.cite-ref-3[3]

In 2020, IRDE was among other DRDO laboratories that jointly developed an indigenous laser-guided anti-tank guided missile that can be fired from an Arjun main battle tank.cite-ref-4[4]

In 2021, IRDE was among other DRDO laboratories that jointly developed with Bharat Electronics a fully indigenous anti-drone system that has been acquired by all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces.cite-ref-5[5]

In 2022 IRDE and DRDO laboratories developed the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system.cite-ref-0-6-0[6] The QRSAM provides a protective shield to the mobile armoured units of the Indian Army from aerial attacks.cite-ref-0-6-1[6]

cite-note-11. ↑ citerefwarrier2012Warrier, B.S. (17 December 2012). "Instrumentation for Defence forces". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2024.

cite-note-22. ↑ "DRDO Labs". Archived from the original on 26 December 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2008.

cite-note-33. ↑ India gets holographic sight device, 7 November 2008, Umesh Dewan, Tribune News Service, Retrieved 8 October 2012

cite-note-44. ↑ citerefpti2020PTI (1 October 2020). "DRDO successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile". The Week. Retrieved 3 December 2024.

cite-note-55. ↑ citerefnegi2021Negi, Manjeet (4 September 2021). "Indian Army, Navy, Air Force sign deal for inducting DRDO-developed anti-drone system". India Today. Retrieved 2 December 2024.

cite-note-0-66. ↑ citerefexpress-news-service2022Express News Service (8 September 2022). "DRDO, Army conduct six flight tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 December 2024.