Blitz Bureau
COMMITTED to strengthening the Indian defence sector by developing and delivering cutting-edge and futuristic technologies, Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) celebrated its 55th Lab Raising Day on August 20. NSTL is recognised as one of the premier labs of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), engaged in the development of underwater weapons and systems.
Chief guest Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar congratulated Team NSTL on completing 55 years of journey toward empowering the nation and said that not only the Indian Navy but the entire nation has high expectations from NSTL. He said that the responsibility of NSTL has increased with its products being included in the positive indigenous list. NSTL is closely coordinating with the Indian Navy for the timely completion of projects.
Pendharkar added that NSTL has become a reliable partner of the Indian Navy through hard work, dedication, and tireless efforts. On this occasion, staff who completed 25 years of service were felicitated. In his address, Abraham Varughese, Outstanding Scientist and Director of NSTL, said, “NSTL is putting forth its best efforts as per the requirements of the Indian Navy, with the existing world-class test facilities.” He briefed on the genesis of NSTL and its evolution to the present stage as a state-ofthe-art premier naval research laboratory in the country.”
Combat Trials of the Varunastra Torpedo were successfully conducted on June 5, 2023, by deploying the Underwater Target Structure (UWTS), which was successfully designed and developed by NSTL along with its industry partner, Trini Tech Infrastructure India Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam.
This technology is being transferred to the industry partner through a licensing agreement on this auspicious occasion. Established on August 29, 1969, with 10 staff members, NSTL has grown multi-fold with 603 personnel, including 186 scientists, and has made significant contributions to defence R&D.
