The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently delivered two significant indigenous technologies to the Indian Army’s Corps of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune. These technologies—Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGS 4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up—are poised to enhance the Army’s training and operational capabilities in camouflage and deception, vital components for ensuring survival in a rapidly evolving battlefield landscape.
The CPGS 4.0 is an upgraded software suite designed to generate optimized camouflage patterns across various spectral bands such as visible light, infrared, and radar. Utilizing sophisticated algorithms, the software can simulate diverse terrains, environmental conditions, and detection scenarios. This allows soldiers and engineers to customize camouflage solutions tailored to specific operational needs, offering a versatile tool in the quest for effective battlefield concealment.
In tandem with the software, the multispectral tank mock-up accurately replicates the physical and spectral characteristics of an actual combat tank, providing invaluable hands-on experience for trainees. This mock-up enables soldiers to test and refine different camouflage materials, paint schemes, and concealment strategies in controlled environments that closely mimic real-world threats.
These innovations come at a critical time, as modern detection technologies—ranging from thermal imaging and UAV-based reconnaissance to advanced radar systems—have made traditional camouflage measures increasingly inadequate. The introduction of multispectral deception is essential for maintaining tactical advantage. By integrating the advanced software and lifelike mock-up, the Army gains the capability to experiment with and validate new concealment techniques more effectively, thereby bolstering tactical planning and operational survivability.
This handover also reflects India’s ongoing commitment to self-reliance in defence technology and underscores the productive collaboration between DRDO’s research ecosystem and the operational requirements of the Army. The newly integrated tools are expected to enhance readiness in both conventional and asymmetric warfare scenarios, equipping troops to better counter sophisticated enemy sensors.
As the landscape of modern warfare continuously evolves, DRDO’s Sigma 4.0 suite and the multispectral tank mock-up are anticipated to play crucial roles in ensuring the Indian Army maintains its tactical superiority on the battlefield.
