Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL ) a technology enterprise and integrated next-gen communications product and solution provider, announced the inauguration of its advanced defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu on December 23, 2024.
Former Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy was the chief guest on this occasion. former and Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, and Director General- Production, Coordination & Services Interaction of DRDO Dr. Chandrika Kaushik, and Lt. General Rajeev Sabherwal were also present there.
In his address, Dr. Reddy urged HFCL to focus not only on reducing the import burden but also on becoming a global exporter of top-quality defense products.
according to a press release, the new facility is dedicated to producing cutting-edge defense technologies, including HFCL’s indigenously developed Thermal Weapon Sights, Electronic Fuzes, High Capacity Radio Relay (HCRR) systems and Surveillance Radars tailored to meet the evolving needs of India’s armed forces. The facility is poised to manufacture up to 5,000 Thermal Weapon Sights, 250,000 Electronic Fuzes, 1,000 units each of High Capacity Radio Relays and Ground Surveillance Radars annually, addressing the critical requirements of India’s armed forces and contributing to the nation’s expanding defense export portfolio.
The new facility is strategically designed to meet the growing demand for high-precision defense technologies. It features a 10,000 Class and 1,00,000 Class clean rooms facility for TI Core and Thermal Weapon Sights production, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability. .
Managing Director of HFCL Mahendra Nahata said that This facility will allow us to deliver world-class defense technologies to armed forces, enabling them to operate with greater efficiency and confidence in critical missions.
According to a release , the Thermal Weapon Sights designed by HFCL represent a technological breakthrough, providing exceptional performance across diverse environments. Compatible with small arms such as rifles, light machine guns (LMGs), and rocket launchers, these sights offer features like high-resolution imaging, lightweight design, extended battery endurance and compliance with stringent MIL-STD 810 and JSS 55555 standards.
HFCL’s Electronic Fuzes, including Percussion, Proximity and Time Fuzes, are engineered for precision and adaptability, meeting critical defense requirements with their advanced programmable features and safety mechanisms.
The HCRR systems, designed for tactical networks, support secure and high-speed communication at 100Mbps. These systems feature Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint configurations, adaptive power control and Frequency Hopping to ensure secure, long-range data transmission in challenging environments.
HFCL’s Surveillance Radars, utilizing FMCW technology, offer rapid detection of threats such as moving persons, vehicles and even crawling targets. These compact, lightweight radars are ideal for border security, perimeter monitoring and counter-drone operations.
