BACKGROUND HISTORY

Directorate of Aeronautics (R&D) is the principle scientific and technical authority under the Director General Research & Development in matters relating to research, design, development of aircraft, aeroengines, accessories, systems and parts. Established in June, 1967, this Directorate coordinates the work of five DRDO laboratories and acts as an interface between the labs and the CCR&D (AMS) at the Headquarters on one hand and with the Defence Services on the other. Apart from this, the five Directorate is responsible for Aeronautics R&D Board and its secretariat. The laboratories coordinated by the Directorate are  ADRDE in Agra and ADE, CABS, CEMILAC, DARE and GTRE at Bangalore.

AREAS OF WORK

The areas under the scope of this Directorate are :

• LCA
• Propulsion
• Airborne Surveillance Systems
• Unmanned Vehicles
• Aerial Delivery
• Airworthiness and Certification
• Aeronautics R&D in academic and research institutions

The emphasis is on the technology and systems development in these areas and special thrust is to help achieve greater degree of self-reliance through induction of D&D efforts either directly or through industry.

FUNCTIONS

• To maintain liaison with other Govt. organisations engaged in R&D

• To formulate policies, plans and procedures for technical execution of projects

• To advise service headquarters on design/development of aircraft, aeroengines and other associated equipment

• To participate in aeronautical development projects for assessing their performances and suitability for introduction into Services

• To procure technical specifications required for supervision of design and development of aeronautical equipment/stores

• To keep abreast with latest developments in military aviation

• Aeronautics R&D Board

Director’s Profile

Sh. C U Hari, Scientist 'G' has taken over charge as Director.

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