India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an algorithm-based camouflage technology that reportedly makes military assets appear as decoys.
The tech utilizes special paint and stickers to effectively conceal otherwise easily recognizable equipment, such as artillery, tanks, and missile systems.
It allows these assets to blend into their surroundings, making it difficult for enemy satellites, drones, and reconnaissance aircraft to identify them as real targets.
Leveraging advanced algorithms, the tech can provide up to five multi-spectral stickers in military color shades that mimic common operational terrains like sand and grass.
Recent Testing
The DRDO recently tested the new tech on a T-90 main battle tank at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in northwestern India.
The camouflage coating reportedly deceived high-resolution cameras and infrared sensors, making the tank appear as something else.
According to local reports, the trial confirmed the tech’s exceptional effectiveness in reducing the detection probability of large military equipment.
Once fielded, the camouflage system is expected to aid covert military operations, such as surprise attacks or strategic repositioning.
‘Make in India’
The camouflage tech is among the latest innovations unveiled under the “Make in India” initiative, which aims to promote self-reliance in defense.
Last month, the Indian Army tested domestically-built drones capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 15,000 feet (4,572 meters).
The DRDO also presented a lightweight bulletproof vest that reportedly offers 360-degree protection for soldiers.
With these state-of-the-art military assets, India is positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub for strategic defense products.