Instruments Research and Development Establishment

The Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO). Located in Dehradun, its primary function is research and development in the field of optical and electro-optical instrumentation.^[1] Their objective is to develop products like night vision devices, electro-optical surveillance and fire control systems.^[2]

Instruments Research & Development Establishment

Motto	EO Fire Controls & Night Enabling to Indian Army
Established	February 1960
Budget	150 Crores
Field of research	Optics & Electro-Optics
Director	Dr. Binay Kumar Das
Address	Raipur Road, Dehradun-248008
Location	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Affiliations	Ministry of Defence
Operating agency	DRDO
Website	https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/instruments-research-development-establishment-irde

Projects

Holographic sight

The IRDE has developed holographic sights which are manufactured by India Optel's Ordnance Factory Dehradun, and have a range of up to 300m. The Indian Army has already put in a demand for 20,000 holographic device units, while the National Security Guards has shown interest in the device and requested some units in 2008.^[3]

Laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

In 2020, IRDE was among other DRDO laboratories that jointly developed an indigenous laser-guided anti-tank guided missile that can be fired from an Arjun main battle tank.^[4]

Anti-drone system

In 2021, IRDE was among other DRDO laboratories that jointly developed with Bharat Electronics a fully indigenous anti-drone system that has been acquired by all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces.^[5]

Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile

In 2022 IRDE and DRDO laboratories developed the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system.^[6] The QRSAM provides a protective shield to the mobile armoured units of the Indian Army from aerial attacks.^[6]