Research Centre Imarat

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Research Center Imarat
Research type Defence
Field of research
Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
Director Anindya Biswas, Sc-H [1]
Location Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Operating agency
DRDO

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The lab is responsible for research and development of missile systems, guided weapons and advanced avionics for the Indian Armed Forces. [2] It was established by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988. [3] It is currently headed by Anindya Biswas. He is the new Director of RCI Hyderabad with effect from July 1, 2023. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Background and projects

The Research Centre Imarat is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for missiles. [8] 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. [9] [10]

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