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DRDO Unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms with Indigenous Turret

DRDO unveiled two advanced armoured platforms at VRDE Ahilyanagar, designed to meet emerging defence needs. The platforms feature an indigenously developed 30mm crewless turret with advanced mobility, firepower, and protection. They offer high power-to-weight ratio, STANAG level 4/5 protection, and amphibious capability with hydro jets. Manufacturing involved TATA Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, with 65% indigenous content and plans to reach 90%.

Key Points: DRDO Unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms in Ahilyanagar

  • DRDO unveils two advanced armoured platforms at VRDE Ahilyanagar
  • Platforms feature indigenous 30mm crewless turret with ATGM capability
  • 65% indigenous content, planned to increase to 90%
  • Manufactured with TATA Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, supported by MSMEs
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DRDO unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms at VRDE Ahilyanagar

DRDO unveils advanced armoured platforms with 30mm crewless turret, STANAG protection, and 65% indigenous content at VRDE Ahilyanagar.

"The platforms have been developed to meet the emerging operational requirements of the Defence Forces. - Ministry of Defence"

Ahilyanagar, April 25

The Advanced Armoured Platforms, designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary Department of Defence & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat at the premises of the DRDO's laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on Saturday.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the platforms have been developed to meet the emerging operational requirements of the Defence Forces.

Both the platforms have been integrated with an indigenously designed & developed 30 mm Crewless Turret, with advanced features to meet the mobility, firepower and protection requirements. Integrated with a high-power engine and automatic transmission, these platforms possess a high power-to-weight ratio, higher speed capabilities, gradient and obstacle negotiating capability, STANAG level 4 and 5 protection with modular blast and ballistic protection all around. Amphibian with improved water obstacle crossing capability by incorporating hydro jets provides operational flexibility.

As per the Ministry, the 30 mm crewless turret, along with the 7.62 mm PKT gun, is configured to launch Anti-Tank Guided Missiles as well. The base design has the capabilities to be configured for multiple roles. The indigenous content is to the tune of 65%, with plans to increase it to 90%.

The manufacturing of the platforms has been carried out by two industry partners - TATA Advanced Systems Limited and Bharat Forge Limited supported by many MSMEs. This collaboration has resulted in strengthening the evolving defence ecosystem.

The programme was attended by Distinguished Scientists and Directors General of Armament & Combat Engineering Systems (ACE); Production, Coordination and Services Interaction (PC&SI); CEO & MD, TASL Pune; Vice Chairman & Joint MD, BFL Pune & other industry representatives. Directors and scientists of various DRDO labs, including Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, Armament Research & Development Establishment, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Research & Development Establishment (Engineers) were also present.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see DRDO making progress, but we need to move faster. China has been rolling out similar platforms for years. 65% indigenous is okay, but 90% should be the target now, not just a plan. Also, hope the crewless turret works reliably in field conditions - past experiences with some indigenous systems have been mixed.
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Vikram M
As someone who has served in the Army, this gives me immense pride. The 30mm crewless turret with ATGM integration is a significant leap. The fact that it's amphibious means our mechanised infantry can now cross rivers without specialised bridging equipment. Well done DRDO and the industry partners! đź‘Ź
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Sarah B
As an expat Indian following defence news, this is truly encouraging. The collaboration between DRDO labs, TATA, and Bharat Forge shows the private sector's growing role. However, I wonder about the production timelines - will we see these in service within 2-3 years? The LCH and Tejas took decades.
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Aman W
Bhai log, this is real progress! My only concern is the weight - with STANAG level 5 protection, how heavy is this thing going to be? Our bridges and road infrastructure might need upgrades. But overall, a very positive step towards self-reliance. 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Great to see Indian MSMEs being part of this! But I hope this doesn't become another 'showpiece' project that never sees mass production. The real test will be when our soldiers use it in actual operational conditions. Fingers crossed that the testing phase is

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