Integrated Radio Communication set (INCOM) was required to operate in four modes viz., (i) Conventional mode, (ii) Secure mode, (iii) Jam-resistant mode and (iv) Secure + Jam-resistant mode. The INCOM set first time designed & developed by HAL in India was based on operational requirement. These sets operated satisfactorily for conventional mode. Currently, these systems are in use by various aircraft platforms of IAF.An expenditure of Rs.10.14 crore was incurred on development of INCOM.
IAF accepted these sets in conventional mode to meet the urgent operational requirements to replace radio sets in many fleets. IAF is proposing to replace the INCOM system with Software Defined Radio systems (SDRs) in a phased manner.
Phase-1 of the programme is ongoing under a global RFP for which HAL is the integration partner for the acquisition planned from Rafael, Israel.For Phase-2, HAL has initiated design and development of indigenous SDR system which is presently under trials. These SDRs will be Jam-resistant with secure features.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Dr. Shashi Tharoorin Lok Sabha today.
DM/HH/RAJ
IAF accepted these sets in conventional mode to meet the urgent operational requirements to replace radio sets in many fleets. IAF is proposing to replace the INCOM system with Software Defined Radio systems (SDRs) in a phased manner.
Phase-1 of the programme is ongoing under a global RFP for which HAL is the integration partner for the acquisition planned from Rafael, Israel.For Phase-2, HAL has initiated design and development of indigenous SDR system which is presently under trials. These SDRs will be Jam-resistant with secure features.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Dr. Shashi Tharoorin Lok Sabha today.
DM/HH/RAJ
