DRDO Launches Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0 for Military Communication

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Tri-Services, released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. IRSA provides a comprehensive software specification for Software Defined Radios (SDRs), ensuring interoperability, waveform portability, certification and conformance across military communication systems. The launch marks a significant step toward India’s self-reliance in defence communication technology, enabling indigenous, future-ready, and globally competitive SDR solutions.