Delhi, June 8: 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 Saturday. The technologies transferred to the industry are Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II,Mounted Gun System, Anti-Terrorist Vehicle - Tracked Version, Metaltech Motor Bodies Private Limited, Full Trailer of 70t Tank Transporter for Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Mk-1A, Tata International Vehicle Applications,Expandable Mobile Shelter,Vajra-Riot Control Vehicle,Unit Maintenance Vehicle for MBT Arjun, Unit Repair Vehicle for MBT Arjun and Multi-Purpose Decontamination System.
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 G Ramamohana Rao and other senior scientists graced the occasion with industry representatives.
