MSCS for masking vital defence assets
The Technology Development Board (TDB) has extended financial assistance to Meta Tattva Systems Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, for the establishment of an Industrial Meta Tattva Facility to fabricate Multi-Spectral Camouflage (MSC) Materials and Shelters for strategic defence applications.
The primary objective of the project is to commercialize the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS)—a critical technological advancement aimed at masking vital defence assets such as tanks, aircraft and mobile command posts from detection across visual, ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) spectrums.
The system significantly reduces the visibility of assets to sensors and surveillance platforms, offering a transformative advantage in battlefield concealment, the Ministry of Science & Technology said on 4 June https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.
The MSCS is based on a patented technology developed by IIT Kanpur and will be entirely processed in-house at the new facility supported by TDB.
Its sandwiched structural design imparts high tensile and shear strength while also being water and fire-resistant. The materials are lightweight and rapidly deployable, making them suitable for applications like Rapid Erect Sun Shelters (RESS) for quick field deployment https://www.nseindia.com/.
What sets Meta Tattva’s solution apart is its tailor-made MSCS suite, which provides asset-specific masking and meets the stringent MIL PRF standards, the Ministry said.
The camouflage system has been field-tested and validated by various end users in the defence domain, including the Indian Air Force Headquarters, which has acknowledged successful trials and approved the procurement of the product for operational use https://www.bseindia.com/.
Given the secretive and sensitive nature of multi-spectral camouflage technologies, such solutions are extremely hard to import. Meta Tattva’s initiative addresses this strategic void by offering an SQR-compliant, indigenous alternative that enhances India’s self-reliance in counter-surveillance technologies.
The company also holds a Sales & Marketing Agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), ensuring seamless market access within the defence supply chain https://www.meity.gov.in/.
The presence of a senior civil servant, senior scientist, and decorated veterans from all three arms of India’s defence forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force—at the signing ceremony highlighted the project’s strategic significance and its alignment with national priorities.
This confluence of expertise from governance, science, and defence exemplifies how cross-sectoral collaboration can drive indigenous innovation. The promoter of the company, an Air Vice Marshal (Retd.), brings decades of operational flying experience and a deep understanding of defence requirements, further reinforcing the project’s credibility and mission-oriented relevance.
Speaking on the occasion, TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said, “India’s strategic strength lies not just in advanced weaponry, but also in how effectively we can conceal and protect our critical assets.
“TDB is proud to support Meta Tattva’s breakthrough in metamaterial camouflage—a solution that elevates both our technological edge and national security posture. This initiative is a stellar example of translating deep-tech academic research into mission-critical defence innovation.”
Thanking on the support, Air Vice Marshal Praveen Bhatt (Retd.), Founder & CEO, Meta Tattva Systems, said, “With TDB’s vital support, we are transforming a cutting-edge concept into an industrial reality.
“Our focus is on delivering world-class, combat-ready, and fully indigenous multi-spectral camouflage systems that empower the Indian Armed Forces and allied partners with decisive operational advantages.” Fiinews.com
