The Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO, Dr. Samir V Kamat visited the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, CVRDE, at Avadi in Chennai and inaugurated the automotive and weapons systems testing Centre at Vellanur. The centre has 26 types of tracks that will help in testing the complete automotive performance parameters of tracked armoured fighting vehicles.

These performance tests will enable the tracked vehicles designed by the CVRDE or any other designing agency to be checked for its reliability before being offered for user trials in the field ranges. The dedicated engine test centre was also inaugurated during the Chairman’s visit and various features of the test facilities were briefed to the DRDO delegates.

The Chairman also reviewed the progress of ongoing projects at the CVRDE. He emphasised the necessity to maintain focus on complex technologies for armoured fighting vehicles and on power packs.