Archive · 1 Sep 2025
DRDO Develops Underwater Signaling Flares for Indian Navy Submarines
Imagine submarines need to talk to ships or planes above the water, but they can't use regular radios.
The DRDO has made special flares called Signal Star Naval Flares for this.
These flares are launched from the submarine and pop up to the surface.
Once up, they create bright lights, like red or green stars.
The red stars mean the submarine is in trouble, and the green ones are for safe signals.
These flares help the navy practice and communicate without giving away their location.
This is important for the navy, as it helps them communicate and be safe.
DRDO developed underwater signaling flares called Signal Star Naval Flares for Kalvari-class submarines.
The flares are launched from submarines and emit bright red or green light upon surfacing.
Red flares signal distress, while green flares are for identification or safe operations.
The development enhances underwater warfare capabilities and reduces dependence on foreign suppliers.
The flares are used in naval drills and can aid in emergency and tactical signaling.
- Who
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the Signal Star Naval Flare.
- What
- The DRDO developed an underwater signaling system, the Signal Star Naval Flare, for the Indian Navy.
- When
- The system was delivered last week.
- Where
- Developed at High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) in Pune, for use on Kalvari-class submarines.
- Why
- To enhance submarine communication and safety, and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
- Developed by
- High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)
- Product Name
- Signal Star Naval Flare
- Purpose
- Underwater signaling for submarines
- Target Submarines
- Kalvari-class submarines
- Signal Colors
- Red and Green
- Signal Meaning
- Red: distress; Green: identification