Archive · 29 Dec 2025
IAF and IIT Madras Partner for Indigenous Airborne Communication System
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and IIT Madras have teamed up to create a special communication system for planes.
This system will help the IAF talk securely and reliably while in the air.
The goal is to make this technology in India, so they don’t have to depend on other countries.
This project is part of a bigger plan called Atmanirbhar Bharat, which means making India self-reliant.
The IAF and IIT Madras will work together to make sure the system is safe, strong, and can be used with other defence systems.
This is a big step towards making India’s defence technology better and more independent.
IAF’s Software Development Institute (SDI) and IIT Madras signed an MoU to develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications.
The collaboration aims to foster self-reliance in defence technology and enhance India’s strategic capabilities.
Key focus areas include advanced encryption, secure data transmission, resilience, scalability, and integration with existing defence systems.
The partnership aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, promoting technological sovereignty and reducing reliance on imported systems.
The project is expected to yield deployable prototypes, supporting the IAF’s mission through technological advancement.
- Who
- Indian Air Force (IAF) and IIT Madras
- What
- Signed an MoU to develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications
- When
- December 29
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To foster self-reliance in defence technology and enhance India’s strategic capabilities
- Organizations Involved
- Indian Air Force (IAF), IIT Madras, Pravartak Technologies Foundation
- Key Figures
- Air Vice Marshal R Guruhari, Prof V Kamakoti, Dr M J Shankar Raman
- Focus Areas
- Advanced encryption, secure data transmission, resilience, scalability, integration
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Date
- December 29
- Initiative
- Atmanirbhar Bharat
Sources
IAF, IIT Madras partner to develop indigenous airborne communication system
IAF, IIT Madras partner to develop indigenous airborne communication system
IAF, IIT Madras Join Hands to Develop Indigenous Secure Airborne Communication System
