Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat inaugurated a Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) at Underwater Acoustic Research Facility, Kulamavu in Idukki, Kerala on April 17, 2024.

• The SPACE has been designed as a premier testing and evaluation hub for sonar systems destined for Indian Navy onboard various platforms including ships, submarines and helicopters.
•  The SPACE marks a milestone in naval technology advancement.
• It will consist of two distinct assemblages - a platform which floats on the water surface, and a submersible platform which can be lowered to any depth upto 100 m using winch systems.