Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

Intelligence Summary: iDEX

Node Identity: iDEX is a organisation categorized under "Government" in the india intelligence graph. Innovation for Defence Excellence - issued challenge for EMP payload development for counter-UAS operations.

Research Evidence: The following findings from 3 research documents reference this entity:

1. Additionally, India's iDEX (Innovation for Defence Excellence) program has issued a challenge for developing EMP payloads for counter-UAS operations.
2. (Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-developing-e-bomb-to-paralyze-networks/articleshow/22127411.cms) - iDEX Challenge 32: "Development of EMP Payload for C-UAS Operations" — UAS-mounted EMP system with ≥125 m kill range, ≥60 min endurance, >15 km range, VTOL capability, AI-based detection and tracking at ≥15 km.
3. (Source: https://idex.gov.in/challenges-cpt/2470) - DRDO published a framework for EMP hardening prioritization of critical facilities in its Defence Science Journal, using modified Delphi method for systematic identification of prioritization criteria.
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Strategic Relevance: iDEX functions as an institutional node in the india network. With 1 documented connection to other entities, this node plays a supporting role in the network topology.

Network Linkage: This entity maintains 1 documented connections in the intelligence network: iDEX challenges E-bomb.

Source Documents: Evidence compiled from: FINDINGS_FROM_research-prompts-round73.md,LASL_Controlled_Thermonuclear_Research_1977.pdf,NASA_Fusion_Energy_Space_Missions_1991.pdf.