DRDO, Navy complete hydrodynamic tests for frontline warship

Visakhapatnam: In a significant boost to India's indigenous naval capabilities, Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), DRDO in collaboration with Warship Design Bureau of Indian Navy has successfully completed Hydrodynamic Performance Assessment and Model Testing of Frontline Indian Naval Ship Project. Comprehensive capabilities were demonstrated in Hull hydrodynamic, CFD based simulation and experimental model testing, covering critical parameters such as resistance, propulsion, sea keeping and manoeuvrability. The outcomes were benchmarked against leading international standard, establishing parity in accuracy, reliability and technical depth. The formal handing over of project deliverables were carried out by Dr Samir V Kamat Secretary DDR&D and chairman DRDO to V Adm Sanjay Sadhu, AVSM, NM, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition in presence of Dr RV Hara Prasad DG(N&SM), Dr B K Das, DG (ECS), Dr Abraham Varughese, Director NSTL from DRDO and RAdm Sujit Baxi, DG(WDB), RAdm Iftekhar Alam, NM, ADG( WDB) from Indian Navy.