The Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE) is an Indian defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It was established by a Government Order of 30th May 1895.

It is located in Balasore, Orissa,

Areas Of Work-

Development of S-band radar.
Development of software for Range application (AIMS).
Range safety analysis.
Development of In-bore Ballistic Models for Artillery projectile.
Development of Digital Data acquisition system for SRGM gun 76.2mm.
Conduct design and developmental trials of armament stores, i.e., weapons, ammunition and their components.
Conduct developmental trials for different armour materials.
Technical evaluation of imported weapons and ammunition.
Periodical depot check proof.
Investigation firing for failure analysis.
Undertake range specific projects/ tasks in aid of supporting test and evaluation.
Carry out various out-turn proof of weapons, ammunition and their components, as also armour produced by Ordnance Factories, PSUs and trade firms.
Provide a fully instrumented and calibrated firing range for test & evaluation of all arms & ammunitions of Indian /Imported origin.
Analysis of ballistic data and design parameters& advance simulation for Artillery shells.

Awards-

Laboratory Scientist of the Year(Awarded jointly)

Sri B Hazarika, Sc 'E'
Sri A Saha, Sc 'C'

Technology Group Awards

Sri HN Panigrahi, TO-B
Sri W Kullu, TO-B
Sri SN Paul, TO-B
Sri DP Das, TO-A
Sri JN Mohanty, TO-A
Sri SK Chattar, TO-A
Sri DR Giri, TO-A
Sri N Parida, TO-A
Sri D Kandangkel, TO-A
Sri AK Sahoo, TO-A
Sri RB Rai, TA-B
Sri MS Nayak, TN-C

Laboratory Awards for DRTC (Awarded jointly)

Sri N C Dash,TO-B
Sk S Alli, TO-A

Laboratory Awards for Admin & Allied Categories (Awarded jointly)

Sri SK Sahu, Sr. AA
Sri A Kumar, AA-B

Proof Person of the Year

Sri K N Panda, TO-C

Contact details-

Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE)
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
Ministry of Defence
Chandipur - 756 025
India
E-mail : director@pxe.drdo.in