Source: News on Air
Context:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0, marking a major step toward standardising and modernising India’s defence communication systems.
The framework aims to promote interoperability, self-reliance, and technological integration across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
About IRSA Standard 1.0
- IRSA 1.0 is India’s first national software architecture standard for Software Defined Radios (SDRs) used by the Indian Armed Forces.
- It establishes a unified framework for developing, integrating, and upgrading secure and interoperable military communication systems.
Developed By
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Integrated Defence Staff (IDS)
- Tri-Services (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Objectives
- Ensure interoperability among Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms across all three services.
- Enable waveform portability — allowing communication waveforms to be reused or transferred across systems.
- Support future-readiness through scalable architecture adaptable to new technologies.
Key Features
- Unified Standard:
- Common software framework for all military SDR platforms.
- Waveform Portability:
- Enables reuse of existing communication waveforms across platforms and services.
- Scalability:
- Designed to integrate advanced technologies like AI, 5G, and cognitive radio systems for next-generation warfare.
- Interoperability:
- Ensures seamless communication across Army, Navy, and Air Force networks.
- Certification Framework:
- Establishes testing, validation, and security conformance standards to ensure reliability and robustness.
