Tribune News Service

Dehradun, December 10

Lt Gen A B Shivane, director general, Mechanised Forces, stressed the need for production of automatic weaponry that function in all weather conditions.He was addressing a workshop on night vision empowering technolo-gies, organised by Instruments Research and Development Esta-blishment (IRDE), in Dehradun today.Shivane directed the Defence Research Development Organisation to focus on the design and development of equipments which were at par with contemporary global systems.IRDE’s director Dr S S Negi emphasised the need of multi-sensors, multi-weapons and advanced integrated fire control system platforms to neutralise the threats of complex warfare scenario. The workshop aimed at focusing on the achievements and future roadmap in the field of night vision empowering technologies for the country, he stated.The daylong workshop laid emphasis on the latest cutting edge technological products designed and developed for the use of Indian Army. Later in the day, the delegates were showcased state-of-the-art products for search, surveillance, and tracking of enemy targets for various platforms.Scientist Avnish Kumar coordinated the event which saw participation of a large number of Army officers.