Research Centre Imarat (RCI) is a premier laboratory of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO spearheading R&D in a wide range of Avionics Systems for diversified defence and aerospace applications.

RCI is entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out research and development in the technologies of Control Engineering, Inertial Navigation, Imaging Infrared seekers, RF Seekers & Systems, On-board Computers and Mission Software. RCI has established state-of-the-art test facilities including Hardware-in-Loop Simulation, Environmental Test facilities and Electro-Magnetic Interference/Compatibility/Pulse (EMI/EMC/EMP) facilities and System Integration facilities supported by a strong Reliability and Quality Assurance team. Over the last three decades, RCI has pioneered the development of many advanced technologies and has grown into a major aerospace laboratory.