Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveils advanced armoured platforms on April 25, 2026

Key facts

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled two indigenous advanced armoured platforms, one tracked and one wheeled, on April 25 at the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) facility in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
• The platforms were unveiled by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO.
• Both vehicles are integrated with an indigenously developed 30 mm crewless turret and a 7.62 mm PKT gun, and are configured to launch anti-tank guided missiles.
• The platforms provide STANAG Level 4 and Level 5 protection using modular ballistic and blast protection systems.
• The vehicles feature amphibious capability incorporating hydro-jet systems for crossing water obstacles.
• The systems were manufactured through collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Bharat Forge Limited, supported by a network of micro, small and medium enterprises.
• The indigenous content of the platforms is currently estimated at 65 per cent, with plans to increase it to 90 per cent.
• The unveiling involved senior scientists from multiple DRDO laboratories, including the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Armament Research and Development Establishment, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, and Research and Development Establishment (Engineers).