Aeronautical Development Establishment

The Aeronautical Development Establishment is a laboratory of India's Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Bangalore, its primary function is research and development in the field of military aviation.

Its recent successful projects include Lakshya (an aerial target), Nishant (a reconnaissance UAV), flight simulators (LCA, Ajit, Kiran, Mig-21) and avionics packages for Tejas-LCA (display and FCC). It earlier worked on Sparrow (mini-uav) and Ulka (aerial target). Many new projects are being planned there.

This establishment was the place where former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul kalam started his career.

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