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Hans India
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Remarkable contributions of NSTL to defence sector brought to fore
Visakhapatnam: Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), the premiere naval research laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrated its 56th Lab Raising Day. Established on August 20, 1969 with 10 staff members, NSTL has grown multi-fold with 674 personnel, including 186 scientists and made significant contributions to defence R&D. Recognised as one of the premier labs of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), NSTL has been engaged in the development of underwater weapons and systems and committed to strengthen the Indian defence sector by developing and delivering cutting-edge and futuristic technologies. Secretary DD R&D and Chairman of DRDO Samir V Kamat, who took part as chief guest, opined that NSTL can do miracles with collective endeavour and efforts with the Indian Navy by having talented and hard-working personnel. He expressed confidence that by 2047, DRDO will become technology leader with quicker development of systems by NSTL. Later, Dr. Samir V Kamat handed over Transfer of Technology (ToT) of Balloon Recovery System for Varunastra to PV Raja Ram, Director (Production) of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), while he handed over NSTL-developed Hybrid GT-IRSS to Rear Admiral Arvind Rawal of Indian Navy. Briefing about notable technological achievements of NSTL during the year, Abraham Varughese, its Director said that the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory is marching towards fulfilling the mission of achieving Atma Nirbharta in the development of underwater weapons, by putting its best efforts as per the requirements of Indian Navy with the existing world-class test facilities. Outstanding scientist and Director General Naval Systems and Materials (NS&M) RV Haraprasad and Assistant Chief of Material (Dockyard and Refit) Rear Admiral Arvind Rawal, among other dignitaries released the indigenous RCS (RADAR Cross-Section) prediction software NIRVANA. In his welcome address, Dr. PK Pattnayak, Chairman LRDC-2025 briefed about all the events organised as part of LRDC-2025. Marking the occasion, officers and staff, who have completed 25 years of service, were felicitated. Best Library User appreciations were distributed, while 40 personnel were presented commendation awards.
The Hindu
a day ago
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- The Hindu
NSTL celebrates 56th Raising Day in Visakhapatnam
The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) celebrated its 56th Raising Day on Tuesday. Established in 1969 with just 10 staff members, the DRDO lab has grown to 674 personnel, including 186 scientists, and is recognised for its pioneering work in underwater weapons and systems. DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat, chief guest on the occasion, handed over the Transfer of Technology of the Balloon Recovery System for Varunastra to Bharat Dynamics Ltd. and the Hybrid GT-IRSS system to the Indian Navy. He urged NSTL to mentor industries and collaborate with academia to deliver world-class naval products, expressing confidence that by 2047 DRDO would emerge as a global technology leader. Rear Admiral Arvind Rawal praised NSTL for developing critical technologies when foreign access was denied, voicing confidence that the Navy could achieve full Atma Nirbharata by 2047. R.V. Haraprasad, Director General (Naval Systems & Materials), commended NSTL's exponential growth and its mastery in underwater weapons R&D. Director Abraham Varughese highlighted NSTL's ongoing efforts to meet the Navy's requirements in the journey towards self-reliance. On the occasion, personnel completing 25 years of service were felicitated, commendation awards were presented to 40 staff, and library user recognitions were given.
