The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) today announced a pioneering advancement in stealth technology with the launch of the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (Anālakṣhya MSCS). Developed by a team of leading researchers, this innovative system sets a new benchmark in multispectral stealth capabilities, offering transformative applications in defense, national security, and specialized industries.
Anālakṣhya MSCS was unveiled in the presence of Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, as the Chief Guest, and Lt. Gen. Cherish Mathson and Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar as the Guests of Honor.
The Anālakṣhya MSCS is designed to revolutionize stealth technology for defense and security applications. By offering near-perfect wave absorption across a broad spectrum, it significantly enhances the ability to counter Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging, and will also give effective protection from missiles that use radar guidance. Tailored for modern warfare, this cutting-edge innovation strengthens operational capabilities, providing India’s armed forces with advanced tools to maintain strategic superiority.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said at the launch that, “We hope this innovation will significantly impact the positioning of our defense forces. I am confident that IIT Kanpur will lead in many more such technologies emerging for the defense sector.”
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, Indian Air Force (IAF), said, “This revolutionary camouflage technology represents a bold leap forward in countering one of the greatest operational challenges militaries face today: the pervasive and precise reach of modern intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. I commend the team of professors, researchers, and students who have demonstrated remarkable resourcefulness and dedication, developing a full-fledged product with very little support and funding. This achievement is not just a product, it is a symbol of what is possible when science serves the mission of national defense.”
Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, said, “The launch of this technology is a critical milestone because the future uses of this material are already visible on battlefields in conflicts around the world. In technologically contested environments, we have seen how battlefield transparency slows down progress of operations. It is a source of pride that this technology is leading in the world. I congratulate the team behind this development and wish them all success.”
Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson said, “When we realized in 2019 that the biggest threat to military movements is Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), it was unbeknownst to us that this ground-breaking invention had already been developed in at team at IITK. I congratulate them for their remarkable foresight. This Made in India innovation aligns with the vision of our Honorable Prime Minister and showcases our nation capabilities.”
Over 90% of the material for Anālakṣhya MSCS is sourced indigenously.
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