DRDO Unveils Prajna and ADC-150, Boosting India’s Defense Surveillance and Logistics

Overview

The country has developed two major indigenous systems by the Defense Research and Development Organization: the AI-enabled satellite imaging system Prajna and the Air Droppable Container ADC-150, which have enhanced India in terms of defense capabilities. Such innovations improve real-time monitoring and logistics in the navy, which strengthens the internal security and maritime capabilities of India.

Prajna: AI-Driven Security Surveillance

Dravida Raksha Nibar received Prajna, an advanced satellite imaging system that was designed by the Centre of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics of DRDO. It was handed over by Samir V. Kamat to Govind Mohan.

Prajna uses artificial intelligence to:

• Patrol sensitive and border areas.
• Support counterterrorism operations.
• Facilitate real-time decision-making by security agencies.

Several DRDO labs were involved in ADC-150:

• Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (Visakhapatnam) - lead developer.
• Aerial Delivery R&D Establishment (Agra) - parachute system.
• Center for Military Airworthiness and Certification (Bengaluru) - certification.
• Defense Research and Development Laboratory (Hyderabad) - instrumentation.

This joint model emphasizes the combined defense research and development environment in India.

Strategic Significance and Self-reliance.

These systems are in line with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision of India.

• Minimize reliance on external defense technologies.
• Enhance operation efficiency and response time.
• Enhance security operations and logistics in complicated security settings.

Exam-Focused Key Points

• Prajna: AI-powered satellite surveillance system to monitor within the country.
• It was developed at the CAIR of DRDO.
• ADC-150: a 150 kg payload air-droppable container.
• Tested using P-8I aircraft by Indian Navy.
• Reflects demand for indigenous defense Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

MCQ

Q1. What is the main objective of the ADC-150 system, invented by DRDO?

A. Missile guidance

B. Satellite communication

C. Air-droppable naval logistics support.

D. Cybersecurity monitoring

Answer: C

Purpose: ADC-150 is intended to support the military units with the necessary supplies, including medical assistance and equipment via airdroppable logistics, namely in the emergency.