ECIL To Supply Electronic Systems For Indian Akash Weapon System

Electronics Corporation of India in partnership with Bharat Dynamics (BDL) is supplying mission critical electronic systems for Akash Weapon System (AWS), Times of India news daily reported Monday.

BDL is the prime contractor for indigenous Akash Surface to Air Missile developed by Defense Research Development Laboratory (DRDL), under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP)

BDL has entrusted the responsibility of realizing the critical Ground Support Systems i.e. the Combat Command and Control Centre (CCC) and the Mobile System for Missile Checkout (MSMC) to ECIL.

The First Off Production Models (FOPM) of these systems have been successfully realized and delivered by ECIL in close association with DRDL. Based on successful performance of FOPM, clearance has been obtained for the bulk manufacture and supply of two Regiments of AWS to Army.

The CCC is based on an advanced Command Control Computer Communication and Intelligence (C4I) architecture for precise and effective engagement of Akash missiles against moving targets.

This is the heart of the Weapon System which is capable of launching missiles based on the information obtained for the RADAR systems. CCC can also serve as the nerve centre for interoperability with other Weapon Systems located in the base.

The Mobile System for Missile Checkout checks the readiness of a fully Integrated Missile involving all missile electronic subsystems in the field with Go / No Go status. It is a computerised checkout system installed on a high mobility chassis. The system is designed for field use suitable for desert and cross country drives. It can quickly be deployed in the field and can be moved at short notice.