Hyderabad|India|April'2010: Defence Minister Shri A.K.Antony visited Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) accompanied by Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri and DRDO Chief Dr. V.K.Saraswat. Shri G.Boopathy, Director, DLRL received him and introduced the Senior Scientists who are working on strategic projects at DLRL in Hyderabad. The Defence Minister has appreciated the achievements of the prestigious institution which is engaged in research and development of critical electronic warfare equipments, used by Armed Forces, Para Military and Security Agencies.

Director DLRL gave a detailed presentation on the activities, achievements and future milestones of the laboratory to the Defence Minister. After the presentation he was conducted to the static display area where all the vehicle mounted systems which are already inducted into the Armed Forces, Para military Forces and Security agencies were displayed. An impressive exhibition was arranged to showcase various systems developed and the facilities available in the laboratory. He has shown keen interest in understanding the systems developed by the laboratory and appreciated the commendable efforts put by the scientists for providing invaluable Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems.

Later addressing the Scientists, the Minister has lauded the efforts of the Laboratory towards achieving maximum indigenization in the field of electronic warfare. He stated that in the fast changing security scenario, there should not be any compromise on quality and commitment. He said that our Armed Forces are fully prepared to meet any security challenges.

The Defence Minister also said that unless national and internal security is assured our economic growth is not possible. He assured total support from the Government of India, towards achieving self reliance. He advised the scientists of the Laboratory to keep the user’s satisfaction as the motto without compromising the quality and commitment. Shri A K Antony before leaving for New Delhi also visited Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, another premier research institution of DRDO.

April' 2010