IRSA Standard 1.0: DRDO’s Software Radio Architecture
Why in the news
DRDO released a common software blueprint to modernise radio communication across the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Key facts
- IRSA 1.0 is the first such national standard for Software Defined Radios in the armed forces.
- Co-developers: DRDO, Integrated Defence Staff, Tri-Services.
- Aims: interoperability, self-reliance, technology integration and future-readiness.
Features
| Feature | Role |
|---|---|
| Waveform portability | Reuse of waveforms across platforms |
| Scalability | Can absorb AI, 5G, cognitive radio |
| Interoperability | Smooth links among the three services |
| Certification | Testing, validation, security conformance |
Exam angle
- Related terms: SDR, waveform portability.