The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed an agreement with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to jointly design and develop an indigenous digital communication system. This collaboration aims to reduce reliance on imported systems and contribute to the operational efficiency of the IAF, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
The Software Development Institute (SDI) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation. This collaboration is aimed at jointly designing and developing an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications. Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, Commandant SDI, Dr MJ Shankar Raman, CEO of IIM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, and Prof V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, signed the agreement on 6th November 2026. Through this collaboration, the IAF intends to undertake joint development with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation on advanced algorithms for communication system and networking. The indigenous development aims to reduce reliance on imported systems and bolster the operational efficiency of the IAF, contributing to the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
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