BrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment unveiled at Data Patterns
Chennai, March 22. Data Patterns (India) Limited, a vertically integrated Defence and Aerospace electronics solutions provider catering to the indigenously developed defence products industry, today had the 27th BrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment, ready for delivery, formally unveiled by Mr. Atul Dinkar Rane, Outstanding Scientist, Director General BrahMos, DRDO and CEO & MD, BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited, at Data Patterns’ facility in Chennai.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Chairman & Managing Director, Data Patterns (India) Limited said,“We are delighted to unveil the 27th BrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment that is ready for delivery and a privilege to have the BrahMos Chief Mr. Atul Dinkar Rane to do the honours. BrahMos is an important customer of Data Patterns. We have always delivered all their requirements on schedule, maintained the quality standards, and provided maintenance support consistently exceeding the uptime requirements. Indigenous development of the COE by Data Patterns has resulted in a direct cost savings of about 75% in foreign exchange for BrahMos.”
Data Patterns has designed and built the BrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment based on the requirements and support of DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited. This unit validates the complete performance of the Missile through interfacing with its umbilical and maintenance connections. The shelter mounted checkout equipment is utilized to test the articles on the field during its life cycle, thus ensuring readiness for launch on demand.
Checkout Equipment (COE) for “BrahMos Missile” is a VME based three Bay test system used to check the health and functionality of the electrical sub-systems of Brahmos Missile. The test system consists of three major subsystems. The first subsystem is the main processor unit which is used for the Man Machine Interface (MMI) such as Keyboard, Joystick, Printer, Monitor and External interface for Storage media. The second is an Input Output Subsystem which interfaces with the Missile for carrying out the test. The third is dedicated to self-control and self-test. The COE is designed for transportability.
“The COE has been deployed by all the 3 Armed Forces at multiple locations across India today. We are delighted to see Data Patterns, an Indian Company leading the way in this industry. On behalf of the entire BrahMos team, I take this opportunity to commend them for having delivered mission critical systems on all the programs that they have partnered with us on time. We are proud to be associated with Data Patterns and look forward to a long-standing collaboration,” adds Mr. Atul Dinkar Rane.
With over three decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, the company has emerged as a leading player in the defence electronics industry, with a strong commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
About BrahMos
BrahMos Aerospace was formed as a joint venture between DRDO of India and Joint Stock Company “Military Industrial Consortium” “NPO Mashinostroyenia” (earlier known as Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPOM of Russia). The company was established in India through an Inter-Governmental Agreement signed on February 12, 1998, between The Republic of India and The Russian Federation.
BrahMos – the name represents the fury of Brahmaputra and the grace of Moskva rivers. The company was established with an authorised capital of $250 million with 50.5% from Indian side and 49.5% from Russian side. The company is responsible for designing, developing, producing and marketing the BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile with active participation of a consortium of Indian and Russian industries.
About Data Patterns
Data Patterns’ core competencies include design and development across electronic hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, product prototype besides its testing, validation and verification. Its involvement has been across Radars, Underwater Electronics / Communication and Other Systems, Electronic Warfare Suites, Avionics, Small Satellites, Automated Test Equipment, COTS and programmes catering to Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter, BrahMos and other Defence Systems.
The company works closely with the defence PSUs such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Bharat Electronics Ltd as well as government organisations involved in defence and space research like DRDO and ISRO.
Based out of Siruseri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Data Patterns employs over 1000 people, and is among the top 500 listed companies in India.
