In a significant push to expand India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred technologies for nine advanced land systems and weapon platforms to 13 public and private sector industries.
The Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a DRDO laboratory based in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, formally handed over licensing agreements for these systems to 10 defence companies on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
Among the key technologies transferred were a tracked Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle, handed over to defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and a mounted artillery gun system, transferred to Bharat Forge, a leading private sector defence manufacturer.
Other notable transfers included:
- Anti-terrorist tracked vehicles to Metaltech Motor Bodies Pvt Ltd
- Expandable mobile shelters to BEL
- Vajra riot control vehicles to Tata Advanced Systems Ltd
- Multi-purpose decontamination systems to Drass Hitech Ltd and Goma Engineering Pvt Ltd
- Additional technologies related to the Arjun Main Battle Tank
In order to boost indigenous manufacturing capability, Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), DRDO, Ahmednagar transferred technology of 9 systems to 13 industries at an event on 07 June 2025. Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman, DRDO presided over the… pic.twitter.com/Cli44mOBp9
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) June 8, 2025
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat lauded the performance of indigenous platforms like the Akash air defence missile system during Operation Sindoor. He encouraged industry partners to build surge manufacturing capacities to meet future operational demands and commended VRDE’s efforts in delivering cutting-edge solutions for land-based defence systems.
This move aligns with the government’s broader vision of creating a robust, self-reliant defence industrial base through greater participation from both public and private players.
Team BharatShakti
