IIT Kanpur has achieved a groundbreaking advancement in stealth technology with the development of the Anālaká¹£hya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS). This innovative system, designed to render objects virtually invisible to radar, promises to revolutionize defense and national security capabilities.
Developed by a team of researchers and students at IIT Kanpur, the Anālaká¹£hya MSCS is a textile-based broadband metamaterial microwave absorber. Its unique capability lies in absorbing radar waves across a wide spectrum, rendering Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging ineffective. This translates to enhanced protection against radar-guided missiles and significantly improved stealth capabilities for modern warfare.
A Made-in-India Success Story
This innovation underscores India's growing self-reliance in defense technology, with over 90% of its materials sourced domestically. Following extensive testing from 2019 to 2024, the technology has proven effective in various operational conditions. It has been licensed to Meta Tattva Systems Pvt. Ltd. for manufacturing, paving the way for its deployment by the Indian Armed Forces.Strategic Implications
Stealth technology is crucial in modern warfare, where radar surveillance dominates the battlefield. By absorbing radar waves, the Anālaká¹£hya MSCS reduces the detectability of military equipment and personnel, increasing their survivability and providing India with a significant strategic edge in maintaining national security.The launch event was attended by prominent defense officials, including Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, and Lt. Gen. Cherish Mathson, who praised the IIT Kanpur team for their groundbreaking work.
The Anālaká¹£hya MSCS not only represents a leap forward in stealth technology but also highlights the successful collaboration between academia, industry, and the armed forces in advancing India's indigenous defense capabilities.
