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January 17, 2025e-Paper

CABS founder director passes away

Published - January 17, 2025 11:20 pm IST - Bengaluru

The Hindu Bureau
Wing Commander Dr K. Ramchand (Retd)

Wing Commander Dr K. Ramchand (Retd)

Wing Commander Dr. K. Ramchand (Retd), founder Director of Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), passed away on Friday (January 17). He was 82.

Dr. Ramchand led the team at DRDO for the indigenous design and development of the AEW&C aircraft. The aircraft was inducted into the IAF in 2017 and was flown during the air strike on Balakot in 2019, providing air cover to Mirage 2000 fighter jets.

During his tenure lasting over two decades in the IAF, Dr. Ramchand served in the COM Squadron and was a member of the crew that flew several VIPs.

The crew also flew top officers of the Indian Army ahead of the surrender on December 16, 1971, to mark the end of the Indo-Pakistan war.

He is survived by his wife, Meera Ramchand, and two daughters, Srilatha and Ramya. His mortal remains will be cremated with military honours at the Wilson Garden Crematorium on January 20.

Published - January 17, 2025 11:20 pm IST

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