new DelhiDefense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) (DRDO) has constructed a multi-storey building in a record 45 days using institutional technology for the flight control system at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru. Officials gave this information on Thursday. The seven-storey building will house R&D facilities to develop fifth-generation, medium-weight, deep-range fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
DRDO completed the construction of a multi-storey infrastructure through hybrid technology for the flight control system at ADE, Bengaluru in a record 45 days, an official said. He said the complex would have a facility to develop avionics for fighter aircraft and Flight Control System (FCS) under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. India is working on an ambitious AMCA project to develop a fifth generation medium-weight, deep-range fighter with advanced stealth features to significantly enhance its air power capability. The initial development cost of this project is estimated to be around Rs 15,000 crore.
DRDO has built a seven-storey building in record 45 days which would be used as the R&D facility for the indigenous development of fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in Bengaluru. The building would be inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh today pic.twitter.com/70yM1rVMMP
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The Defense Ministry said on Monday that the process of obtaining the approval of the Prime Minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the design and prototype development of the AMCA has been initiated. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the building on Thursday. Officials said the building has been constructed using holistic construction techniques in a “minimum time frame” of only 45 days with an aim to provide necessary infrastructure for the AMCA project and related activities.
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The foundation stone of the project was laid on November 22, 2021 and the actual construction work started from February 1. An official involved in the project said, “This is a unique record and a first in the country to complete the construction of a permanent and fully operational seven-storey building with hybrid construction technology.” (with agency inputs)