The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has constructed a seven-storey multi-storey complex in a record 45 days using hybrid technology for the Flight Control System (FCS) at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated this seven-storey building on Thursday.
It will be used as a R&D facility for indigenous development of the fifth generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in Bengaluru. Congratulating all those associated with the project, Defense Minister Singh said that it was nothing short of a miracle, as it used to take years to complete such a project.
will be used for air force
A statement issued by DRDO said that this seven-storey building will have research and development facilities to develop fifth generation medium weight deep-range fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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DRDO completed the construction of a multi-storey infrastructure through hybrid technology for flight control systems at ADE, Bengaluru in a record 45 days, an official said. He said the complex would have facilities to develop avionics for fighter aircraft and Flight Control Systems (FCS) under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Project.
15,000 crore project cost
India is working on the 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.
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.
Work started from 1st February
Officials informed that the building has been constructed using holistic construction technology in a minimum time frame of 45 days only with an aim to provide necessary infrastructure for the AMCA project and related activities. 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 this project said that this is a unique record of completing the construction work of a permanent and fully operational seven storey building with hybrid construction technology and it has happened for the first time in the country.