GUWAHATI: IIT Kanpur has launched the Anālakṣhya Project, a venture aimed at advancing metamaterial surface cloaking technology to enhance India’s defence capabilities.
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The Anālakṣhya is a Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS) technology designed to manipulate electromagnetic waves, including radar signals. By employing specially engineered metamaterials, the system can absorb or deflect radar waves, minimising an object’s radar cross-section (RCS).
This update in technology could make fighter jets, naval ships, drones, and military installations invisible to radar systems, providing an edge in modern warfare.
The system also boasts features such as effective radar wave absorption, adaptive cloaking for dynamic frequency adjustments, and a lightweight, scalable design compatible with land, sea, and aerial platforms.
Such capabilities could enhance stealth operations, allowing India’s military assets to conduct deep-penetration missions and evade detection in contested regions.
However, the project still faces a multitude of challenges for the time being, including the integration of the technology across diverse military platforms and staying ahead of advancements in counter-stealth detection.
