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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

India’s Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has announced a groundbreaking project to develop an indigenous Pulse Traveling Wave Tube (Pulse TWT) for the Active Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ), a critical electronic warfare system for airborne platforms. This ambitious initiative aims to strengthen India’s defence capabilities, reduce dependency on imports, and bolster the performance of electronic warfare systems.

The ASPJ is a vital tool in the defence arsenal, designed to protect aircraft from radar-guided threats by jamming and deceiving enemy radar systems. At the heart of this system, the Pulse TWT generates the high-power RF pulses essential for effective jamming operations. However, India’s current reliance on imported Pulse TWTs presents challenges, including high costs, logistical complexities, and limited operational flexibility.

The Indigenous development of the Pulse TWT marks a significant step toward addressing these challenges. The project focuses on designing and manufacturing a high-performance component capable of meeting the stringent specifications of ASPJs. It also emphasizes the need for reliability under the harsh conditions experienced by airborne platforms, ensuring that the TWT performs consistently across diverse mission scenarios.

The initiative underscores a commitment to rigorous testing and validation processes to confirm the effectiveness and durability of the domestically produced TWT. Furthermore, the project incorporates scalability in its production framework, ensuring that future operational demands can be met efficiently.

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