Indian Air Force's Software Development Institute partners with IIT Madras and IITM Pravartak to develop indigenous digital communication system for airborne use

Key facts

• The Software Development Institute (SDI) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation for joint design and development of an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications.
• The MoA was signed by Air Vice Marshal Sarabjit Singh, Commandant SDI, and Dr MJ Shankar Raman, CEO of IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, in the presence of IIT Madras Director Prof V Kamakoti.
• The collaboration will focus on joint development of advanced algorithms for communication systems and networking.
• The indigenous development aims to reduce reliance on imported systems, boost IAF operational efficiency, and contribute to the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.