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
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Product/Technology | Industry Partner |
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1.
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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II
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Bharat Electronics Limited |
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2.
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Mounted Gun System | Bharat Forge Limited |
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3.
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Anti-Terrorist Vehicle – Tracked Version
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Metaltech Motor Bodies Private Limited |
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4. |
Full Trailer of 70t Tank Transporter for Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Mk-1A |
BEML Limited |
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Tata International Vehicle Applications |
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SDR Auto Private Limited |
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John Galt International |
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5.
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Expandable Mobile Shelter | Bharat Electronics Limited |
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6.
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Vajra-Riot Control Vehicle |
Tata Advanced Systems Limited
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7.
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Unit Maintenance Vehicle for MBT Arjun |
BEML Limited |
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8.
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Unit Repair Vehicle for MBT Arjun | |
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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.
