Science & Tech 19 October 2026
DRDO Initiates Development of Portable ELINT System
Why in the News?
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (**DRDO**) has initiated the development of a lightweight, man-portable Electronic Intelligence (**ELINT**) system through its Hyderabad-based Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (**DLRL**).
Key Features / Major Points:
- System Purpose: Engineered to passively intercept, record, and analyze electronic emissions from enemy radars, antennas, and drones without emitting trackable signals itself.
- Portability: Built as a compact, man-portable unit ideal for deployment by frontline troops in mountainous, remote, or infrastructure-poor terrains where heavy vehicle-mounted systems are impractical.
- Advanced Signal Processing: Utilizes built-in digital signal processing and machine learning algorithms to perform deinterleaving (separating overlapping signals) and match them against known radar signatures.
- Counter-Drone Utility: Assists combat units in identifying hostile drone operating frequency bands to coordinate targeted electronic countermeasures and jamming.
Static GK Facts:
- DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation): Established in 1958; Headquarters - New Delhi.
- DLRL (Defence Electronics Research Laboratory): A premier DRDO lab located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Chairman of DRDO: Dr. Samir V. Kamat.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which organization initiated the development of the lightweight man-portable ELINT system?
A: DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Q: Where is DRDO's DLRL (Defence Electronics Research Laboratory) located?
A: Hyderabad, Telangana
Q: What is the primary function of an ELINT system?
A: To passively intercept and analyze electronic emissions from enemy radars and communication systems
Q: In which year was the DRDO established?
A: 1958
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