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NE NEWS SERVICE
BENGALURU, MAR 17
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a seven-storey technical facility with 1.3 lakh square feet of plinth area, built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in a record time of just 45 days using in-house hybrid technology, here on Thursday.
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It will support R&D activities for developing Avionics for Fighter ✈ & FCS for Advanced Medium Combat ✈ by ADE@AjaybhattBJP4UK pic.twitter.com/8eFvGG431d
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This milestone sets a unique record for the construction industry in the country in completing a permanent building of seven stories utilising hybrid technology, and that too, in ready-to-move condition.
The inauguration took place on the premises of the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru by Rajnath Singh.
The facility has been built to support the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) Bengaluru’s R and D activities in developing avionics for fighter aircraft and flight control systems (FCS) for other aircraft and unmanned aerial systems.
The Minister said it is a unique project not just in the country but in the entire world and is an embodiment of the new energy of New India. “This energy is of technology, commitment, institutional collaboration among public sector, private sector & academia and above all of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,” he said, exuding confidence that the facility will go a long way in bolstering national security. The complex will also provide simulator training to the pilots of combat aircraft. Shri Rajnath Singh described it as one of the most important components of the complex. The simulators provide an opportunity to learn by making mistakes without the possibility of any kinds of losses, he stated.
Commending DRDO and L&T for developing the hybrid technology, the Rajantahi expressed confidence that it will increase the productivity of the construction process; promote optimum utilisation of resources; reduce losses due to wastage and will be helpful in speedy completion of projects. He described the hybrid technology as an important milestone for the construction sector and hoped that in the coming times, India will become one of the leading countries in the field of construction technology.
Rajnath Singh reiterated the government’s resolve to walk the extra mile to support the Armed Forces, scientists, entrepreneurs, academicians, students, farmers & the people at large in their quest for excellence and a happier & prosperous future. “Economic, political and strategic equations are changing all over the world and major world powers are in a tussle. Our defence needs have also increased and constant modernisation of the Armed Forces is the need of the hour. Keeping ourselves ready is our top priority and we are constantly working to enhance our strategic capabilities. Be it technology or products, services or facilities, their advanced and fasterdevelopment is the need for the hour,” he said, lauding DRDO for playing a crucial role in strengthening national security.
Karrnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Secretary Department of Defence, R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy and other senior officers of DRDO and state government were among those present during the inauguration.
