BrahMos Unveils Missile Checkout Equipment At Data Patterns

Data Patterns, a vertically integrated Defence and Aerospace electronics solutions provider catering to the indigenously developed defence products industry had the 27thBrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment, ready for delivery, formally unveiled by Atul Dinkar Rane, Outstanding Scientist, Director General BrahMos, DRDO and CEO and MD of BrahMos Aerospace at Data Patterns’ facility in Chennai.

Commenting on the launch, Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, Chairman and Managing Director of Data Patterns said, “We are delighted to unveil the 27th BrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment that is ready for delivery and a privilege to have the BrahMos Chief Shri Atul DinkarRane to do the honours. BrahMos is an important customer of Data Patterns. We have always delivered all their requirements on schedule, maintained quality standards, and provided maintenance support consistently exceeding the uptime requirements. Indigenous development of the COE by Data Patterns has resulted in a direct cost savings of about 75 per cent in foreign exchange for BrahMos.”

Data Patterns has designed and built the BrahMos Missile Checkout Equipment based on the requirements and support of DRDO and BrahMos Aerospace. This unit validates the complete performance of the Missile through interfacing with its umbilical and maintenance connections. The shelter-mounted checkout equipment is utilised to test the articles on the field during their life cycle, thus ensuring readiness for launch on demand.

Checkout Equipment (COE) for “BrahMos Missile” is a VME-based three Bay test system used to check the health and functionality of the electrical sub-systems of Brahmos Missile. The test system consists of three major subsystems. The first subsystem is the main processor unit which is used for the Man Machine Interface (MMI) such as Keyboard, Joystick, Printer, Monitor and External interface for Storage media. The second is an Input-Output Subsystem which interfaces with the Missile for carrying out the test. The third is dedicated to self-control and self-test. The COE is designed for transportability.

“The COE has been deployed by all the 3 Armed Forces at multiple locations across India today. We are delighted to see Data Patterns, an Indian Company leading the way in this industry. On behalf of the entire BrahMos team, I take this opportunity to commend them for having delivered mission-critical systems on all the programs that they have partnered with us on time. We are proud to be associated with Data Patterns and look forward to a long-standing collaboration,” Atul Dinkar Rane added.

With over three decades of experience and a reputation for excellence, the company has emerged as a leading player in the defence electronics industry, with a strong commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients.