Feasibility cum RFI response for DRDO’s TDF projects
Active countermeasures to degrade the performance of terminal EO/IR seekers
Project Description
Terminal (EO/IR) seekers, integral to modern missile systems, utilize advanced optical and infrared sensors for precise targeting, making them resistant to traditional jamming methods. Current countermeasure technologies are insufficient to neutralize these threats in dynamic combat scenarios.
Therefore, there is a critical need to develop active countermeasure systems specifically designed to counter EO/IR-guided missile systems, ensuring enhanced defence capabilities against evolving missile threats in complex operational environments.
Functional and Operational Requirements
The project involves developing active countermeasures to degrade the performance of terminal Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) seekers. These countermeasures should meet the following specifications:
- Operate either as a single system or as part of an array system,
providing 360-degree coverage with an elevation coverage of at least
70 degrees. - Be capable of causing significant degradation to (EO/IR) seekers at
distances of up to 30 km. - Allow for extended operational periods.
- Enable quick activation from standby mode.
- Integrate a captive power supply to ensure uninterrupted functionality.
Testing and Certification Requirements
The active countermeasure system for EO/IR seekers must undergo EMC, environmental, and performance testing to ensure it performs effectively in dynamic combat conditions. It should pass reliability and durability tests.
Certification by defence bodies like CEMILAC, DGCA, or Air Force-approved agencies is required for deployment.
Link to know more and apply: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/feasibility-cum-rfi-repsonse-tdf-projects-20-nos