SOURCE: AFI
Defense Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ) has made significant strides in camouflage technology with the development of adaptive visual and thermal camouflage systems, as well as multi-spectral camouflage stickers. These innovative technologies aim to enhance the stealth capabilities of military vehicles by blending them seamlessly into their surrounding environments.
The adaptive camouflage systems developed by DLJ utilize advanced algorithms to generate visual color and thermal patterns dynamically onto vehicles, matching them with the specific background features of their deployment location. This dynamic adaptation ensures that the vehicle effectively merges with its surroundings, making it difficult to detect.
Functional prototypes of both the visual and thermal adaptive camouflage systems were developed and rigorously tested in laboratory and field environments. During field trials conducted in Jaisalmer from July 10-15, 2024, the systems were mounted on MFEL vehicles and evaluated against various background scenarios.
The tests demonstrated the systems’ ability to adapt to changing background features in terms of color and thermal patterns. The active pixels on the camouflage system effectively adjusted to match the surrounding environment, ensuring optimal concealment.
In addition to the adaptive systems, DLJ has also developed multi-spectral camouflage stickers in five military color shades. These stickers were evaluated on T-90 tanks in the Jaisalmer field area and were found to be highly effective in reducing the detection range against Visual-NIR-TIR sensors.
The advancements made by Defense Laboratory, Jodhpur in camouflage technology have significant implications for military operations. The adaptive camouflage systems and multi-spectral stickers offer enhanced stealth capabilities, enabling military vehicles to operate more discreetly in challenging environments. These technologies contribute to the overall security and effectiveness of military forces.