SOURCE: IIT Kanpur
IIT Kanpur launches An?lak?hya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System, a revolutionary technology for Defense applications. This textile-based broadband Metamaterial Microwave Absorber offers near-perfect wave absorption across a broad spectrum, significantly enhancing stealth capabilities against Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging.
The An?lak?hya MSCS is the brainchild of Prof. Anantha Ramakrishna from Dept. of Physics; Prof. Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava from Dept. of Electrical Engineering; and Prof. J. Ramkumar from Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, developed with their team of talented students: Mr. Gagandeep Singh, Dr. Kajal Chowdhary, and Dr. Abhinav Bhardwaj, along with other PhD scholars.
The unveiling event was graced by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, AVSM, VM, VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, Indian Air Force, as the Chief Guest, and Lt. Gen. Cherish Mathson, PVSM, SM, VSM, and Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, as the Guests of Honor. The occasion was further enriched by the presence of Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director IIT Kanpur, Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development, IITK, and distinguished defense leaders including Air Vice Marshal Praveen Bhatt, Director of Meta Tattva Systems Pvt. Ltd., Air Commodore Ajay Chaudhari, and Brigadier Abhinandan Singh.
By offering near-perfect wave absorption across a broad spectrum, An?lak?hya MSCS 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 and ensure national security. Its advanced design is tailored for operational imperatives, making it a crucial asset in modern warfare and surveillance.
The technology underwent extensive laboratory and field testing between 2019 and 2024, proving its efficacy across diverse conditions.
This innovation is a proud milestone for IIT Kanpur and a significant step forward in realizing India’s vision for self-reliance in defense technologies.