DRDO transfers technologies of nine systems to 10 industries

DRDO transfers technologies of nine systems to 10 industries

In line with the Government’s vision to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem with the participation of both public and private sectors, Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a DRDO laboratory located in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, has taken a major step forward by transferring technologies of nine systems to 10 industries. The licensing agreements were handed over in the presence of Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat during an event organised at VRDE on June 07, 2025. The technologies transferred to the industry are as follows:

 

S No

 

 

Product/Technology

 

Industry Partner

 

1.

 

 

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (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 Private Limited

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

 

 

 

 

Full Trailer of 70t Tank Transporter for Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Mk-1A

 

BEML Limited

 

 

Tata International Vehicle Applications

 

 

SDR Auto Private Limited

 

 

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 Private Limited

 

VRDE also signed an MoU with COEP Technological University, Pune to jointly work on cutting-edge technologies and emerging areas.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kamat complimented DRDO and the industry for the exceptional performance of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor. He also suggested the industry to plan for surge capacity. He appreciated the efforts of VRDE in providing high-end technological solutions for land systems and weapon platforms.

Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Armament and Combat Engineering) Cluster, DRDO Prof (Dr) Prateek Kishore; Director, VRDE Shri G Ramamohana Rao and other senior scientists graced the occasion with industry representatives.