Latest news with #VRDE
United News of India
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
BEML, DRDO sign Transfer of Technology pact
Bengaluru, June 9 (UNI) In a major thrust to India's defence indigenisation drive, BEML Limited has signed three Licensing Agreements with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Transfer of Technology (ToT) to manufacture critical mobility and support systems for the Indian Army's Armoured Corps. The agreements were signed with the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), a premier DRDO laboratory, and will enable BEML to indigenously produce the Unit Maintenance Vehicle (UMV) and Unit Repair Vehicle (URV) for MBT Arjun, as well as a Full Trailer for 70-tonne Tank Transporters with advanced hydraulic suspension. The Licensing Agreements were formally handed over by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, to Sanjay Som, Director (Mining & Construction), BEML Ltd, at a ceremony held at VRDE, Ahmednagar on June 7. Also present were G Ramamohana Rao, Director, VRDE; Dr Prateek Kishor, Director General (Armament and Combat Engineering), DRDO; senior DRDO scientists, and industry representatives. "This collaboration is a milestone in strengthening the Indian Army's operational capabilities with next-generation indigenous solutions, fully aligned with the Government's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative," said BEML Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy. The transferred technologies include two critical support vehicles for the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) fleet. The Unit Maintenance Vehicle (UMV) is designed to perform first-line maintenance and light repairs on electrical and mechanical assemblies in field conditions, ensuring the tank's operational continuity. The Unit Repair Vehicle (URV) serves as a second-line repair system, capable of conducting field repairs on vital components, thereby improving the uptime and combat effectiveness of the Arjun MBT fleet. Additionally, the Full Trailer for the 70-tonne Tank Transporter has been developed to move heavy armoured vehicles like the Arjun MBT Mk-1A. This trailer features a modular hydraulic suspension system and steerable axles, offering enhanced mobility and manoeuvrability across a variety of terrains, including metalled, gravelled, and unpaved roads. The agreement reflects BEML's expanding role in building a robust indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem and meeting the evolving demands of modern warfare. BEML, a 'Schedule A' company under the Ministry of Defence, operates across three key verticals – Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro – with manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields, Mysuru, and Palakkad. UNI BDN SSP
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
BEML-DRDO pact: To develop key mobility systems for Army; boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence sector
BEML Limited has signed three licensing agreements with the Defence Research and Development Organisation 's vehicles research and development establishment (VRDE) to manufacture critical support and mobility systems for the army's armoured corps, the state-run company said on Monday. Under the deal, Bharat Earth Movers Limited will indigenously produce the unit maintenance vehicle (UMV) and unit repair vehicle (URV) for the MBT Arjun tank, as well as a 70-tonne tank transporter trailer featuring an advanced hydraulic suspension system. The agreements were formally handed over by Samir V Kamat, secretary, department of defence R&D and chairman, DRDO, to Sanjay Som, director (mining & construction), BEML Ltd., during a ceremony held at VRDE in Ahmednagar on 7 June. The event was attended by G Ramamohana Rao, director, VRDE, Prateek Kishor, director general (armament and combat engineering), along with senior DRDO scientists and industry representatives. BEML, in a statement, called the collaboration a key step forward in boosting army's operational strength with fully indigenous, next-generation systems. The company further added that the move is in line with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aimed at achieving self-reliance in vital defence technologies. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
To expand defence manufacturing base, DRDO transfers tech on 9 systems
NEW DELHI: DRDO has transferred technologies of nine land systems and weapon platforms, including for mounted artillery guns and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) reconnaissance vehicles, to defence PSUs and private companies for production. In line with the govt's vision to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem, DRDO laboratory Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) located near Ahmednagar in Maharashtra handed over the licencing agreements to the different companies on Saturday, officials said. DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat, speaking on the occasion, praised the "exceptional performance" of indigenous systems like the Akash air defence missiles during Operation Sindoor. The country's defence industry should also plan for "surge capacity" during such situations, he said. The technologies transferred by VRDE included CBRN recce vehicle (tracked) Mark-II to defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) and the mounted gun system to private sector company Bharat Forge. The others were anti-terrorist vehicles (tracked) to Metaltech Motor Bodies Private Ltd; expandable mobile shelter to BEL; Vajra riot control vehicles to Tata Advanced Systems Ltd; and multi-purpose decontamination systems to Dass Hitachi Limited and Goma Engineering Private Limited. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The other technologies were connected to the Arjun main-battle tanks. The full trailer tank transporter to BEML, Tata International Vehicle Applications, SDR Auto Private Ltd and John Galt International. The technologies for the maintenance vehicle and repair vehicle for the Arjun tanks, in turn, was given to BEML.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Anti-terrorist vehicle, mounted gun among 9 key tech transferred by DRDO
AN INDIGENOUSLY developed Anti-Terrorist Vehicle and a mounted gun system were among the nine crucial technologies that were transferred to the industry partners on Saturday by the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), an Ahilyanagar based premier facility of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The transfers were part of the government's initiatives to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. 'In line with the government's vision to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem with the participation of both public and private sectors, VRDE, a DRDO laboratory located in Ahilyanagar, 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 7,' said a press statement from the MoD. The technologies transferred include a 'Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicle (Tracked) Mk-II' which was transferred to Bharat Electronics Limited. The 'Mounted Gun System' (MGS) transferred to Bharat Forge Limited. The MGS has been designed and developed by adapting the 155mm/52 caliber advanced towed artillery gun system on an 8×8 high mobility vehicle. MGS is capable of operating at desert and high-altitude areas with shoot and scoot capability and has a maximum firing range of 45 kms with high accuracy and consistent firing. The advantage of MGS is that it can be rapidly deployed, matching the mobility of the mechanised forces, destroy the enemy targets and move out before retaliatory fire occurs, DRDO has said. The 'Anti-Terrorist Vehicle – Tracked Version' was handed over to Metaltech Motor Bodies Private Limited. The anti-terrorist vehicle (tracked) has been indigenously developed taking into consideration various aspects like weight and dimensional profile, accommodation of three persons, all round ballistic and blast protection, better firing capability and capability to negotiate small gullies and narrow lanes during operations. The vehicle has been trial evaluated by the users. The 'Full Trailer of 70t Tank Transporter for Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Mk-1A' transferred to four entities, namely BEML Limited, Tata International Vehicle Applications, SDR Auto Private Limited and John Galt International. The 'Expandable Mobile Shelter' was transferred to Bharat Electronics Limited. The 'Vajra-Riot Control Vehicle' was transferred to Tata Advanced Systems Limited. The 'Unit Maintenance Vehicle for MBT Arjun' and 'Unit Repair Vehicle for MBT Arjun' were transferred to BEML Limited. The 'Multi-Purpose Decontamination System' was transferred to Dass Hitachi Limited and the Goma Engineering Private Limited. This system can be deployed for decontamination of vehicles, equipment, personnel and terrain against Biological and Chemical warfare agents. The MoD press statement added, 'VRDE also signed an MoU with COEP Technological University, Pune to jointly work on cutting-edge technologies and emerging areas. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Kamat complimented DRDO and the industry for the exceptional performance of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor. He also suggested the industry plan for surge capacity. He appreciated the efforts of VRDE in providing high-end technological solutions for land systems and weapon platforms. Director General (Armament and Combat Engineering) Cluster, DRDO Dr Prateek Kishore; Director, VRDE Shri G Ramamohana Rao and other senior scientists were present for the occasion with industry representatives.'
India Gazette
a day ago
- Science
- India Gazette
DRDO transfers technologies of nine systems to 10 industries
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): 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 the Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, during an event organised at VRDE on June 7, according to the Ministry of Defence. VRDE also signed an MoU with COEP Technological University, Pune, to collaborate 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 that the industry plan for surge capacity. He appreciated the efforts of VRDE in providing high-end technological solutions for land systems and weapon platforms. Scientist and Director General (Armament and Combat Engineering) Cluster, DRDO Prof (Dr) Prateek Kishore; Director, VRDE G Ramamohana Rao and other senior scientists were present at the occasion with industry representatives. Last month, DRDO inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi. The facility was inaugurated by the Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, to further strengthen Indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental setups designed to propel research and development in critical quantum domains. The key capabilities of this centre include Characterisation of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers and Distributed Feedback Lasers; Test-beds for evaluating single-photon sources; Set-up for characterisation of Micro-Fabricated Alkali Vapour Cell; and Experimental platforms for developing and validating Quantum Key Distribution techniques to enable ultra-secure communication and safeguard national security in the post-quantum era, spearheaded by Scientific Analysis Group (SAG), DRDO. (ANI)
