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IIT-Kanpur’s Technopark to set up advanced UAS and Communication testing facilities

These facilities will focus on two critical domains of Defence: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Communication Systems.

L-to-R Mr. Puneet Kumar Jain, CEO, Communications Defence Testing Foundation and Prof. Amarendra Singh, Professor-in-Charge, Technopark@IITK

IIT Kanpur Research and Technology Park Foundation (Technopark@IITK) on Monday signed a partnership agreement with two Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) – UAS Testing Foundation and Communication (Defence) Testing Foundation – to establish state-of-the-art Defence Testing Infrastructure at Technopark@IITK.

These facilities will focus on two critical domains of Defence: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Communication Systems.

The testing infrastructure is being established under the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS), an initiative of the Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This scheme aims to provide accessible and high-quality testing facilities to address the needs of the domestic defence industry.

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Technopark@IITK signed agreements with representatives from HAL and BEL, the leading partners for the UAS Testing Foundation and the Communication (Defence) Testing Foundation, respectively. The proposed DTI UAS facility will cover 11,500 sq. ft., while the Communication Systems facility will span 9,000 sq. ft. Both facilities will be supported by ancillary infrastructure, including office spaces, within the Technopark@IITK premises.

UAS Testing Foundation is a consortium comprising HAL, BEL, BEML, Yantra India Limited (YIL), Gliders India Limited (GIL), and EndureAir Systems, while the Communication (Defence) Testing Foundation includes HAL, BEL, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), and BEML. UPEIDA and Technopark@IITK are integral members of both consortiums.

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