Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates ISC Dhruv
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh officially opened the Integrated Simulator Complex (ISC) named ‘Dhruv’ at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi on Wednesday.
According to a recent government release, the ISC ‘Dhruv’ is now equipped with advanced, indigenously built simulators that will greatly improve hands-on training for the Indian Navy.
New simulators have been developed to provide real-time experience in navigation, fleet operations, and naval tactics.
The simulators will not only be used for training personnel, but also for the training of individuals from allied nations.
According to reports, Singh recently visited several simulators at the complex, including the Multi-Station Handling Simulator (MSSHS), Air Direction and Helicopter Control Simulator (ADHCS), and the Astronavigation Dome.
The Institute for Systems Studies and Analysis, a DRDO laboratory, has developed the ADHCS. This system is designed to offer real-time operational environment scenarios to trainees.
ARI Pvt Ltd, based in New Delhi, has exported its Ship Handling Simulators to 18 different countries. Additionally, Infovision Technologies Pvt Ltd has developed the Astronavigation Dome, which is a unique addition to the Indian Navy.
In a recent statement, it was announced that technologically advanced simulators have been developed, which are seen as a significant step towards the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
The simulators are expected to have great potential for defense exports, which could be a major boost for the nation’s economy.
The complex has developed several simulators, including the Combat Management System and Maritime Domain Awareness Lab.
The Defence Minister engaged in discussions with top officials from the companies responsible for creating the simulators during the inauguration.
ARI Pvt Ltd’s Ship Handling Simulators have been exported to 18 countries, making them a popular choice for maritime training worldwide.
Meanwhile, Infovision Technologies Pvt Ltd has developed the Astronavigation Dome, which is the first of its kind to be used by the Indian Navy.
The Institute for Systems Studies and Analysis, a DRDO laboratory, has developed the ADHCS. This system will allow trainees to receive real-time operational environment scenarios during their training.
The Defence Ministry has revealed that the technologically advanced simulators are a testament to the government’s ‘Atma-Nirbhar Bharat’ initiative. These simulators are expected to have immense potential for defense exports, according to the ministry.
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The Complex boasts a number of indigenously developed simulators, including the Combat Management System and the Maritime Domain Awareness Lab.
Singh also talked with key executives from the companies tasked with creating these simulations.
