DRDO Transfers Nine Defence Technologies To 10 Public And Private Industry Partners
CBRN Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II has been transferred to Bharat Electronics and Mounted Gun System has been licensed to Bharat Forge.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has transferred the technologies of nine advanced defence systems—including a mounted gun system and a tracked anti-terrorist vehicle—to ten public and private sector partners, the Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday.
The licensing agreements were formally handed over during a ceremony held at the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, on Saturday.
CBRN Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II has been transferred to Bharat Electronics Ltd., Mounted Gun System has been licensed to Bharat Forge Ltd., and Anti-Terrorist Vehicle (Tracked Version) has been transferred to Metaltech Motor Bodies Private Ltd.
Additionally, the full trailer for the 70-tonne tank transporter designed for the main battle tank Arjun Mk-1A has been transferred to four industry partners, including BEML Ltd. A Multi-Purpose Decontamination System has also been licensed to two defence firms.
The event was attended by Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman of DRDO.
In alignment with the government’s vision to strengthen India’s defence industrial ecosystem through active public-private collaboration, VRDE has facilitated the transfer of key indigenous technologies.
Further strengthening academic-industry ties, VRDE signed a memorandum of understanding with COEP Technological University, Pune, to collaborate on emerging and cutting-edge technologies.
During the event, Dr Kamat lauded the contributions of DRDO and its industry partners, particularly highlighting the exceptional performance of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor. He also encouraged the industry to plan for surge capacity to meet future operational demands.
Dr Kamat commended VRDE for its role in delivering high-end technological solutions for land systems and weapon platforms.
The event was also attended by Prateek Kishore, Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Armament and Combat Engineering Cluster), DRDO; G. Ramamohana Rao, Director, VRDE; senior scientists; and industry representatives.
