UK Minister James Heappey visits DRDO Pavilion at “Defence Expo – 2020”

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New Delhi : James Heappey, Minister for Defence Procurement, UK, visited  DRDO pavilion and interacted with Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman, DRDO, on  February 6^, 2020. Dr Reddy briefed Heappey about various technology developments at DRDO and latest products showcased at the DRDO Pavilion, Defence Expo – 2020.

Heappey showed keen interest in Nirbhay Missile and its capabilities. He was impressed with DRDO products namely AEW&C, Air and Naval versions of AMCA, Trainer Aircraft and LCA Mk II. He enquired about re-fuelling capabilities of these aircrafts and appreciated the efforts done by DRDO during the discussions.

Heappey also visited the Electronics & Communication Cluster Products SWATI Weapon Locating Radar, Night Vision Devices, Laser Ordinance Disposal System (LORDS), Optical Target Locator. He was thrilled to experience the demonstration of the LCA MK II cockpit simulator and high resolution video &  images from Night Vision devices developed by DRDO. Secretary, DRDO, briefed him about the latest  developments of missiles for Indian Armed Forces viz. ASTRA, LRSAM, NAG and HELINA, according to a PIB release.