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DRDO's 'Prajna' Satellite System Boosts India's Real-Time Security Ops

The Ministry of Home Affairs has received the indigenously developed 'Prajna' satellite imaging system from DRDO to bolster real-time security agency support. The AI-enabled system, developed by DRDO's CAIR, is designed for monitoring sensitive regions and aiding counter-terrorism. In a separate development, DRDO and the Indian Navy have successfully completed trials for the indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150'. This naval system is set for induction to enhance operational logistics and provide rapid assistance to vessels at sea.

Key Points: DRDO Hands 'Prajna' AI Satellite System to MHA for Security

  • AI-enabled satellite imaging for security
  • Enhances real-time decision support
  • Supports counter-terrorism operations
  • DRDO also advances naval container system
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MHA receives DRDO-developed satellite imaging system 'Prajna' for real-time security support

DRDO's indigenous AI satellite imaging system 'Prajna' delivered to MHA for real-time security monitoring and counter-terrorism support.

"will strengthen the country's internal security, playing a key role in monitoring sensitive regions - Official Release"

New Delhi, April 21

The Ministry of Home Affairs has received an indigenously developed satellite imaging system, 'Prajna', to enhance the real-time decision support for the security agencies.

Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DRDO) Samir V Kamat handed over the satellite imaging system to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Kartavya Bhawan-3.

The AI-enabled system, developed by the DRDO's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), will strengthen the country's internal security, playing a key role in monitoring sensitive regions and supporting counter-terrorism operations.

Earlier, DRDO and the Indian Navy jointly conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from the P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 and March 1, at different extreme release conditions.

As per the release, indigenously designed and developed to deliver a 150 kg payload, the Air Droppable Container enhances the naval operational logistics capabilities for providing quick response to naval vessels under distress, needing critical stores/equipment, medical assistance, etc., at sea, deployed far from the coast.

The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam, is the nodal laboratory for the activity. Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, has developed the parachute system and Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification, Bengaluru, provided the flight clearance and certification.

Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, provided the instrumentation support for the trials.

To meet the requirements of the Indian Navy, the ADC-150 system for the P8I aircraft was developed and qualified in a short timeframe.

As all the developmental flight trials have been completed successfully, the system is expected to be inducted into the Indian Navy soon.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier research agency dedicated to enhancing the nation's military strength and achieving self-reliance in defence technology.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see DRDO's hard work paying off. The ADC-150 for the Navy and now Prajna for MHA. Hope this technology is used responsibly and helps secure our borders effectively.
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Vikram M
While this is a positive development, I hope the focus on high-tech systems doesn't come at the cost of improving ground-level intelligence and human resources. Both are crucial for internal security.
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Rohit P
The speed of development for the ADC-150 is impressive. Qualifying a system for the P8I in a short timeframe shows our R&D is getting more agile. Kudos to the teams in Vizag, Agra, and Bengaluru!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows global security tech, India developing its own AI-enabled imaging system is a significant move. It reduces dependency and allows for custom solutions tailored to the region's unique challenges.
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Meera T
The name 'Prajna' (wisdom) is apt. True security comes from wise use of technology and information. Hope it helps our jawans in sensitive areas and makes their jobs a bit safer. 🙏

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