India Developing Smart Electro-Optical Imaging System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian governmental agency responsible for military development and research, is developing an intelligent electro-optical imaging system for long-range surveillance and reconnaissance.

The system will be able to be retrofitted on aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The system will also include several sensors such as thermal imagers, infrared cameras, and laser range finders, along with video target tracking and geo-navigation capabilities. According to government sources, the system will be used to facilitate"auto-acquisition and auto-tracking of multiple targets by day and night in varied climatic and environmental conditions."