The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), were unveiled at DRDO’s laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. The platforms have been developed to meet emerging operational requirements of the Defence Forces.
Key Technical Features
- Both platforms are integrated with an indigenously designed and developed 30 mm Crewless Turret with advanced features meeting mobility, firepower, and protection requirements.
- The 30 mm Crewless Turret along with a 62 mm PKT gun is also configured to launch Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs). The base design can be configured for multiple roles.
- Key specifications include a high power engine with automatic transmission, high power-to-weight ratio, higher speed capabilities, gradient and obstacle negotiating capability, and STANAG Level 4 and 5 protection with modular blast and ballistic protection all around.
- These platforms are amphibious– equipped with hydro jets for improved water obstacle crossing capability, providing enhanced operational flexibility.
Indigenous Content & Industry Partners
Current indigenous content stands at 65% with plans to increase it to 90%. Manufacturing has been carried out by two industry partners- TATA Advanced Systems Limited and Bharat Forge Limited– supported by numerous MSMEs, strengthening India’s evolving defence ecosystem.