In a significant push to strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) — a premier DRDO laboratory based in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra — has successfully transferred technologies of nine advanced defence systems to ten industry partners. This strategic initiative aligns with the Government’s vision of fostering a robust and collaborative defence industrial ecosystem involving both public and private sectors.

The technology transfer agreements were officially handed over during a ceremony held at VRDE on June 7, 2025, in the presence of Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO.

The transferred technologies include the following systems:

1. CBRN Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II – Bharat Electronics Limited

2. Mounted Gun System – Bharat Forge Limited

3. Anti-Terrorist Vehicle – Tracked Version – Metaltech Motor Bodies Pvt. Ltd.

4. Full Trailer of 70t Tank Transporter for MBT Arjun Mk-1A – BEML Limited, Tata International Vehicle Applications, SDR Auto Pvt. Ltd., John Galt International

5. Expandable Mobile Shelter – Bharat Electronics Limited

6. Vajra – Riot Control Vehicle – Tata Advanced Systems Limited

7. Unit Maintenance Vehicle for MBT Arjun – BEML Limited

8. Unit Repair Vehicle for MBT Arjun

9. Multi-Purpose Decontamination System – Dass Hitachi Limited, Goma Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Additionally, VRDE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with COEP Technological University, Pune to collaborate on emerging technologies and research in advanced defence systems.

During his address, Dr Kamat lauded DRDO and its industry partners for the outstanding performance of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor. He encouraged stakeholders to prepare for scalable production and acknowledged VRDE’s vital contributions in the domain of land systems and combat engineering platforms.

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The event also witnessed participation from Prof (Dr) Prateek Kishore, Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Armament and Combat Engineering Cluster), DRDO; G Ramamohana Rao, Director, VRDE; senior scientists; and representatives from the defence manufacturing industry.

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