Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex explained

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex^[1] is a military missile research center in Hyderabad, India.

Laboratories

The complex has following three laboratories:^{[2] [3]}

• Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL):
  Conducts research and development on motors, jet vanes and structures for launch vehicles and missiles, primarily known for contributions to Agni Missiles.
• Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL):
  famous for its contributions to Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
• Research Centre Imarat (RCI):
  A missile Avionics Laboratory founded by Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

History

Manohar Parrikar, the then Defence Minister of India, on 15 October 2015 renamed DRDO Missile Complex at Hyderabad into Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, after Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India also regarded as the Missile Man of India.^{[4] [5]}

See also

• Guided missiles of India
• Indian Human Spaceflight Programme
• Indian Armed Forces
• Indian weapons of mass destruction

Notes and References

1. News: 2017-01-17. Parrikar wants private players to tap DRDO's knowledge. The Hindu. 2017-02-19.
2. News: 2015-10-15. Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after APJ Abdul Kalam. The Economic Times. 2020-05-20.
3. Web site: 2015-10-15 . Missile Complex in Hyderabad renamed after Kalam . 2024-11-30 . India Today . en.
4. Web site: Missile Complex in Hyderabad Renamed After Former President Abdul Kalam. 2017-07-30. Ndtv.com.
5. News: Andhra Pradesh . City Missile Complex bags numerous DRDO awards - ANDHRA PRADESH . . 2017-02-19.