IIT Kanpur's SIIC Showcases Advanced Defence Technologies at Armed Forces Festival 2024
SIIC, IIT Kanpur, showcased cutting-edge technology and innovations powering India's defence sector at the three-day Armed Forces Festival. Know details here
IIT Kanpur's SIIC Showcases Advanced Defence Technologies
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur participated in the three-day Armed Forces Festival, themed 'Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces.' Inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, the event showcased cutting-edge technological advancements and innovations driving India's defence sector.
Advanced Defence Technologies
The festival presented a remarkable display of military strength and innovation, featuring cutting-edge technology-based weapon systems such as tanks, infantry weapons, and artillery guns. Attendees were enthralled by dynamic demonstrations, including slithering, para jumps, and special forces insertions via helicopters. Other highlights included paramotor and microlight flying, fighter aircraft flypasts, as well as stunning performances by horses, dogs, and motorcycles.
During the grand showcase, Animesh Mishra, Manager of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, led a group of startups incubated under SIIC, all making significant contributions to the defence sector. Among the prominent technologies highlighted were the Alakh, Sabal 10/20, and Vibhram, a suite of surveillance and logistics drones developed by EndureAir Systems Pvt. Ltd. These drones are designed to enhance operational capabilities. Another featured innovation was the Maraal Solar UAV by Maraal Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., an indigenously designed and developed solar-powered UAV with extended endurance and cyber-attack resilient features.
Dream Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. showcased its Atom Thruster, a Green Monopropellant Thruster utilizing HAN-based non-toxic green fuel, available in various thrust levels starting from 1N. VU-Dynamics Pvt. Ltd. presented advanced aerial platforms, including a Kamikaze Drone, a Flying Wing for surveillance, and cutting-edge flight simulators. Cyethack Solutions Private Limited introduced CyeNET, an AI-powered cybersecurity framework that integrates AI-driven vulnerability scanning with manual penetration testing for enhanced security.
Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-Charge of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, remarked, "We are immensely proud of the innovations our startups have brought to the defence sector. These young companies have showcased technologies that can significantly enhance our armed forces' capabilities. This aligns perfectly with SIIC's mission to encourage groundbreaking solutions for national security and complements the impressive display of military strength at this festival."
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