Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The lab is responsible for research and development of missile systems, Precision-guided munition, guided weapons and advanced avionics for the Indian Armed Forces. It was established by APJ Abdul Kalam in 1988. It is currently headed by Anindya Biswas, who was appointed as the Director of RCI with effect from July 1, 2023.

Background and projects

The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a global frontrunner in developing avionics and navigation systems for Missile, missiles. RCI is the leading laboratory which has successfully spearheaded the Indo-Israel joint development Medium Range Surface-to-air missile, Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) programme and had hat-trick success in its first three consecutive missions. RCI, in a collobartion with other Defence Research and Development Organisation laboratories, the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORAD).

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