Bharat Forge & DRDO Flag-off Vikram VT 21 Advanced Armoured Platforms
Bharat Forge and VRDE (DRDO) have co-created and flagged off the Vikram VT 21 project, featuring Advanced Armoured Platforms (AAP-Wh and AAP-Tr). This initiative aims to develop combat-ready platforms in under three years, catering to the Indian Armed Forces and global export markets.
The development of advanced armoured platforms is significant for the defence sector and could lead to future contracts and export opportunities, impacting the company's strategic positioning and revenue streams.
The announcement highlights successful co-creation and development of advanced defence platforms, indicating progress and capability enhancement for the company and the nation's defence sector.
Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) announced the flag-off of the Vikram VT 21 project, which involves the development of two advanced armoured platforms: the Advanced Armoured Platform - Wheeled (AAP-Wh) and the Advanced Armoured Platform - Tracked (AAP-Tr).
These platforms are co-created by VRDE (DRDO), Bharat Forge Limited, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), with support from several MSMEs. The project signifies a collaboration under the Development Cum Production Partner (DCPP) model, integrating DRDO's expertise with industry partners' scale.
The AAP-Wh has progressed from concept to combat-ready status in under three years. It has successfully cleared the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) for WH-AFV and FICV, making it ready for the Indian Armed Forces and potential export markets. Bharat Forge, through its subsidiary Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), emphasizes its commitment to developing strategic capabilities for India and aligning with the Indian Armed Forces' future requirements to foster an Atmanirbhar and Sashakt Bharat.
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