India's defense industry is taking another important step in its efforts to modernize its missile force as the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) develops a new generation electronic guidance and control system.
This technology is expected to help the country's missile systems achieve higher accuracy in many different combat conditions.
According to published information, the new system uses microelectronics (MEMS) technology combined with optical fiber gyroscopes to enhance inertial navigation capabilities.
Acceleration sensors and gyroscopes are arranged along the main axes of the missile, allowing data to be collected moving in all directions in real time.
Thanks to that, the system can continuously track flight paths and automatically adjust directions when necessary.
The combination of data on acceleration and angular velocity from many different axes helps the missile maintain stable positioning capabilities, even in environments without GPS signals or satellite signal interference.
One of the main goals of the system is to reduce target error, thereby improving attack efficiency. This guidance electronics is designed to operate throughout the missile's flight stages, from the cruise stage to the final target approach stage.
The new technology is expected to be integrated on many different types of missiles, including surface-to-surface missiles, air-to-air missiles, long-range missile lines and even hypersonic platforms being developed.
This helps increase combat capability in missions requiring high accuracy, especially long-range attacks.
Besides the technical benefits, the project also plays an important role in India's self-reliant defense capacity development strategy.
Mastering core technologies helps this country reduce dependence on imported components and systems, while promoting the development of the domestic defense industry.
When put into service, the new generation electronic guidance and control system is expected to significantly improve the accuracy of Indian missiles, while consolidating the country's position in the group of countries possessing advanced missile development capabilities in the world.
