iDEX signs 300th contract to boost indigenous semiconductor development

By siliconindia  |  Saturday, 02 December 2023, 08:40:16 AM IST

iDEX signs 300th contract to boost indigenous semiconductor development
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), which is the flagship initiative of the Department of Defence Production, has recently signed its 300th contract. This contract pertains to the design and development of advanced Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors, which are essential for the next generation of wireless transmitters in defence applications. These semiconductors have a wide range of applications, from radars to electronics warfare jammers, and will play a crucial role in strengthening the defence infrastructure.
The Defence Ministry, in a statement, said that currently, almost all GaN components are imported, being a sensitive and cutting-edge technology whose export is controlled and restricted by many countries. "The proposal aims to design, develop and manufacture GaN components for defence in India using completely indigenous GaN technology. This would significantly enhance the indigenous design & development capability, paving the way for immense potential in the defence sector including exports", it added.
A contract was signed by Additional Secretary T. Natarajan with Agnit Semiconductors Private Limited in the presence of Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane in New Delhi. During his speech, the Defence Secretary praised the innovators for their success and emphasized the need for accelerated development of indigenous technologies. He congratulated iDEX on signing their 300th contract and urged officials to maintain the impressive momentum of connecting innovators with the Defence sector.
The Ministry of Defence announced that BEL has signed a procurement contract with Blurgs Innovations Private Limited, the winner of iDEX, for their product TRIDENT. TRIDENT is an intelligent tool designed to enhance maritime security by providing a robust solution for maritime domain awareness. "The solution assists in building superior maritime domain awareness by relying on anomalous detection and would aid in quicker decision-making. This is the first procurement order placed by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) under the iDEX scheme", it added.
Source: IANS

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